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Young people jaded by slurs online

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:00:56 +0000

Young people immersed in the online world are encountering racist and sexist slurs and other name-calling that probably would appall their parents and teachers. And most consider it no big deal,(...)

Bulls’ Noah says $50,000 fine for slur is ‘fair’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:30:41 +0000

(Miami) Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah said the NBA’s decision to fine him $50,000 for directing an anti-gay slur toward a fan is “fair.”

Speaking Tuesday morning as the Bulls prepared to face(...)

Braves place gay slur coach on administrative leave

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:47:14 +0000

(Atlanta) The Atlanta Braves placed pitching coach Roger McDowell on administrative leave Friday while they investigate allegations he made homophobic comments and crude gestures toward fans(...)

Kobe Bryant fined $100,000 for gay slur

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:38 +0000

(Los Angeles) The NBA fined Kobe Bryant $100,000 on Wednesday for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee’s call.

NBA Commissioner David Stern issued a swift disciplinary(...)

Gay man beaten in West Village, NYC

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:37:50 +0000

Another gay man was beaten while being called gay slurs in New York City, according to a blog post.

Damian Furtch, 26, was on his way home from his restaurant job early Sunday morning in New(...)

Canada: Dire Straits’ song using “faggot” should be censored

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:29:52 +0000

(Toronto) Canada’s broadcast standards council has ruled that Dire Straits’ 1985 hit “Money for Nothing” should be censored because of a homosexual slur in its lyrics.

The council said the(...)

Report: NY’s Paladino once rented to gay clubs

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:00:09 +0000

(New York) State liquor license records show that New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino had once collected rent from two gay clubs located in buildings he owned in downtown(...)

Facebook campaign supports Mormon leader’s speech

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:00:24 +0000

(Salt Lake City) A Facebook campaign launched in support of a Mormon church leader’s sermon on same-sex relationships has drawn more than 4,500 responses.

The “I support Boyd K. Packer” page was(...)

NC House member’s e-mail with gay slur draws ire

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:27:47 +0000

(Raleigh, NC) A Republican North Carolina legislator who sent some of his colleagues an e-mail containing a gay slur is being called on to apologize for his remarks.

Rep. Larry Brown replied all(...)

Senator confirms anti-gay post originated in office

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:42:21 +0000

The comment “All faggots must die,” posted on Joe.My.God. originated in the office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), reports The Hill.

The Senator’s office confirmed it Wednesday night in a(...)