Random Headlines — 2/01/15

Headlines

Tony Perkins says Christians are being persecuted by photos of gay people, George Zimmerman keeps getting away with terrible things, Mike Huckabee compares homosexuality to drinking alcohol, and more.

Hatewatch – RNC silent about Israel trip sponsored by the American Family Association.

Jezebel – Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee compares homosexuality to other “lifestyle choices” like drinking alcohol and swearing.

Joe. My. God. – ACT UP pickets the Human Rights Campaign’s gala in NYC.

Media Matters – Rush Limbaugh is “not opposed to a hottie being picked” for vice president on the 2016 ticket.

Right Wing Watch – Tony Perkins says that gays “persecute” Christians by making them view photos of gay people on Facebook.

Mother Jones – England just established “yes means yes” guidelines for police investigating rape.

Democracy Now! – A new film, The Hunting Ground, exposes how colleges cover up sexual assault and fail to protect students.

AlterNet – No, there’s no uptick of sexual slavery around the Super Bowl.

Salon – Defense in horrific gang rape wants guilty verdict vacated because a juror was a victim of sexual assault.

Think Progress – Why George Zimmerman keeps getting away with it.