Good As You: PFOX Roundup
10/02/2012
New PFOX brochure: 'Is Someone In Your Church [Succeptible to Junk Science]?'
Usually when a group presents the "ABC's" of something, the group proceeds to begin each sentence in that structured conceit with the succession of letters that follows the pattern of our English alphabet. Leave to the "ex-gay" PFOX group to...
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03/01/2012
Reminder that FRC is, at heart, a pro-'ex-gay' organization
At the conclusion of yesterday's 'Washington Update" column, right after faulting the Democrats for supporting marriage equality and accusing transgender men and women of being "men who pretend to be women and women who pretend to be men," the Family...
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11/15/2011
Because it's easier to talk about us behind our (and credible science's) backs
The PFOX (Parents and Friends of 'Ex-gays') organization is planning its upcoming weekend retreat, though you shouldn't consider going if you are actually an LGBT person who might be able to shed some insight. Why? Because PFOX is pointedly limiting...
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10/20/2011
PFOX caught in yet another spinjob; also, grass still green
The so-called Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) is notorious for taking a kernel of truth and twisting and tugging at it so that it benefits their pro-"ex-gay" cause. Now comes yet another example of this, the deceptive...
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06/09/2011
Kevin Jennings said 'ex-gays' need equal public school access? Yeah, PFOX? You sure about that?
Knowing the way PFOX spins every non-victory as if it's some sort of validation for the scientifically-unbacked, in-flux label known as "ex-gay," it's certain that this press release is just more of the same: June 8, 2011/Washington, DC-Parents and Friends...
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04/15/2011
Audio: Regina Griggs says 'ex-gay'=sexual orientation; will somehow keep straight face when claiming gays indoctrinate
Ready to fall down a rabbit hole? Well then hit play *AUDIO SOURCE: PFOX: Ex-'gays' have rights too [ONN] Okay, here's the thing: Even if you book your tickets for Exodus International's annual convention six months in advance, you still...
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04/11/2011
PFOX pushing 'ex-gay' into public schools; Dr. Seuss books said to feel threatened
It's that time of year again: The time when the so-called Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) notice that others are engaging in efforts to encourage more peace in the world for all students who fall under the spectrum of...
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02/22/2011
PFOX gives new meaning to peer review
One always expects the professional "ex-gay" groups to use suspect sourcing. But this new one from PFOX might just take the proverbial cake (or "ex-batter", as it were): [*PFOX brochure: WHAT IS AN EX-GAY? DO FORMER HOMOSEXUALS REALLY EXIST?] Yes,...
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11/10/2010
World Bank's 'Community Connections': Now 100% junk science-ier!
This startling discovery comes from Metro Weekly's Chris Geidner: Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays – PFOX – will soon be able to say that its programming is supported by funding provided to it by the World Bank. As...
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07/09/2010
You seriously have to wonder if Regina Griggs is arguing with a mirror
"It seems that Anne Murray is fond of over-the-top costumes," says pop star Lady Gaga. "It seems that my local nun is obsessed with money," says magnate Donald Trump. "It seems that Bugs Bunny has been drinking a little too...
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05/20/2010
Flashback Thursday: A peeing fox takes squat
1996, on the day before National Coming Out Day. The Family Research Council gives the world PFOX (Parents and Friends of 'Ex-Gays'): (*Special note: At 40:26, George Rekers is cited as "a leading researcher") *** **SEE ALSO: Truth Wins Out's...
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05/19/2010
Greg Quinlan's anti-PFLAG 'hate' meme: Ex-appropriate
It's one thing if professional "former homosexual" Greg Quinlan wants to foster his scientifically-discredited, widely-rejected "ex-gay" ideas. But if he's going to keep painting the widely-revered PFLAG (Parents and Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays) as a "hate group," then...
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05/04/2010
Forget the fox we have in this hunt -- PFOX's constant half-truths & misreps are reason enough to rescind D.C. honor
On multiple occasions, we've told you about a supposed DC court "win" that PFOX (Parents and Friends of 'Ex-gays') likes to claim. Essentially what happened: A Superior Court last year found that "ex-gay" people cannot be discriminated against, in general,...
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04/29/2010
PFAUX PAS
Yesterday, the LGBT community let out a collective "What the frigging junk science?!?" when we heard that D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty, a strong LGBT ally, had issued some sort of "certificate of appreciation" recognizing the "ex-gay" PFOX group and its...
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03/12/2010
Audio: Slippin' a Mickey, trippin' on same
In January, we told you how the PFOX was crowing about a supposed win involving Disney which pertained to their right to propose a shareholder resolution that would force the Mouse House to officially list "ex-gays." At the time, we...
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02/26/2010
Audio: 'Fallacious speech' laws are what these folks should really fear
No LGBT activist -- NO LGBT ACTIVIST! -- is trying to use the recently-enacted federal hate crimes law against Regina Griggs or PFOX. And if anyone were to file suit against PFOX on such grounds, LGBT people and progressives would...
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02/09/2010
Regina Griggs lies. Like a liar. Sadly. And Often. Here's just a smattering of proof...
In the past, we've caught professional "ex-gay" advocate Regina Griggs lying about a number of things. The most egregious has to be this one... (click to play audio clip) *Source: Wallbuilders Live, 10/16/09 ...in which Regina took a '07 CDC...
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01/13/2010
'Pffffft'-OX
Of all of the anti-LGBT groups out there, PFOX might be the most disingenuous out there. First, you have to consider the way they now add on an "& Gays" to their group's name, even though their acronym clearly stands...
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10/21/2009
Audio: The law, science, and now HIV. At this point we don't even trust that her name's Regina Griggs
We've already told you how the recent legal "win" that the PFOX organization has been crowing about for the past few months is anything but. Our pal Timothy Kincaid wrote a great assessment of it for Box Turtle Bulletin: And,...
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09/21/2009
Photo: It's ain't a conservative party till the 'ex-gays' show
Talking Points Memo has a gallery of photos from this year's Values Voters Summit. Here's but one: We hear the exhibitor was hoping that through hope and prayer, he could "change" his Blackberry into an iPhone. Science (and Apple's proprietary...
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08/25/2009
Putting a 'Pfffft!' to the PFOX 'win'
We've been really annoyed with the way various outlets have repurposed a new PFOX (Parents And Friends of Ex-Gays) press release as if it were even remotely based in fact. And all day long, we've been meaning to get to...
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07/22/2009
'Ex' communication: PF and 'Odus decide to just be casual friends
Warren Throckmorton, ExGay Watch, and others are reporting that the "ex-gay" advocates at Exodus International are breaking all ties with the ever-fringe PFOX group. This from Throckmorton's blog: Within the last couple of weeks, PFOX gave up affiliation with Exodus....
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06/03/2009
Oh Regina: You need to learn from -- and we can't believe we're actually saying this -- Dick Cheney
Most people who have actually lived the life of a homosexual will tell you that being gay is not a choice. Most intellectuals who have studied actual science rather than biased water-muddying that the far-right has commissioned a stable of...
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06/02/2009
Audio: The incendiary fuel behind Maine's 'People's Veto'
Yesterday we showed you how the Rev. Bob Emrich (a leader in overturning marriage equality in Maine) supports the "ex-gay" idea, and how Mike Heath ( another key player in the anti-equality fight) was using the Tiller murder to further...
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05/15/2009
Heterosexuality? Absolutely protected! 'Ex-gay'ness as a separate class? Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever!
Professional gay-"changing" advocate Regina Griggs is still working the ridiculous idea that the social construct known as "ex-gay" will be punished if LGBTS-inclusive hate crimes legislation becomes law: The ex-gay community will be under fire. We are under fire now,"...
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03/25/2009
Incidentally, drinking Pepsi makes foxes pee
The American Family Association is continuing its boycott of PepsiCo, for the sole reason that they perceive the soft drink giant as being too gay-accepting for their overcaffeinated liking. And now they're bringing the extremely fringy PFOX (Parents and Friends...
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02/20/2009
Confirmed: PFOX doesn't know how to 'accept'
This from the latest newsletter put out by the so-called Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX): But don't blame them for the failure to use "except." After all, considering this organization sees a need to attach an "except if they're...
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02/17/2009
Bakkes, back to back
Jeanette Bakke penned a piece for the anti-gay/pro-"ex-gay" PFOX organization. Daughter Christine Bakke, an "ex-gay' survivor, penned a rebuttal on her personal blog. We now bring both in for a side-by-side comparison. Jeanette's on the left, Christine's on the right...
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01/06/2009
Hey, Regina Griggs: You cause gays pain!
Without getting into too many of the personal details, I need, for the sake of this piece, to let you know that I, Jeremy, have experienced my own share of gay-related family strife. And I also must tell you that...
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12/24/2008
Regina's continued obsession with Freddie and his fannie
The fringe-iest of fringe activists, Regina Griggs, is current roasting her pro-"ex-gay" chestnuts over an open fire of rage. Why, my little elves? Well, because it's come to Regina's attention that Fannie and Freddie have been playing reindeer games (like...
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10/15/2008
PFOX spouts some CRAP,BULL
When we first received word that Regina Griggs and her PFOX organization are suing the Washington DC Office of Human Rights "for failing to protect former homosexuals under its sexual orientation anti-discrimination law," we basically wrote it off as a...
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08/29/2008
PFOX: Seeking shelved truths and shelved books
The "ex-gay" advocates at the PFOX organization are making a novel request right in time for back-to-school season. Regina Griggs and company are encouraging their followers to get in touch with their local schools and encourage them to carry books...
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10/23/2006
Regina Griggs finally chimes in on 'Foleygate'; as per usual, her chime rings of untruth
Like a stubborn child who insists on putting her foot in her mouth even after the grown ups say "No honey, that's wrong," Regina Griggs of the Parents and Friends of Ex-gays & Gays (PFOX) is once again working her...
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09/14/2006
The 'unconditional love' of conditional acceptance
In one of the biggest gay-unfriendly spin-jobs that we've ever seen (and that's saying something), Agape Press is today quoting PFOX executive director Regina Griggs as saying of her impetus behind starting an "ex-gay" organization: "PFOX was started because there...
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04/04/2006
Snake oil too limiting, 'ex-gays' now peddling wearable wares
So say you used to be something and now you're not, and you want to not only define yourself by what you claim you no longer are, but also want to attire yourself in clothing and surround yourself with imagery...
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03/15/2006
The considerable liberties of a PFOX press release
PFOX, the Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (though their acronym conspicuously leaves off the "and gays" part), are applauding what they perceive as the First Amendment Center's inclusion of "ex-gays" in their recently released Sexual Orientation Concensus Guidelines,...
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03/01/2006
PFOX: putting the 'pf' in pflawed
Responding to the recent removal of a gay-supportive information source from the Department of Health and Human Services website, Reina Griggs of the so-called "Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays (PFOX) " is questioning why the info was ever...
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06/22/2005
PTA calls for MIA PFOX; PFOX says F-U
After being told they couldn't exhibit at this weekend's National PTA Convention, the "ex-gay" lovers at PFOX have decided to rent their own space at a hotel near the convention hall, where they will espouse their "gays can change" views....
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05/17/2005
PFOX p-furious...again
Those "ex-gay" loving, false reality embracing sillies at PFOX are once again crying p-foul, because yet another group has recognized them for being the dangerous entity that they truly are. At next month's annual convention, the National PTA is allowing...
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05/04/2005
PFOX p-files lawsuit for 'ex-gay' rights
Our "ex-gay" lovin' buddies at PFOX have filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education in Montgomery County, Maryland, because they claim that the school system's sex ed curriculum "promotes gay affirming religions," and discredits the "ex-gay" community. Head PFOXer...
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04/12/2005
PFOX celebrates pro 'ex-gay'/anti 'true-gay' legislative attempt
Our "ex-gay" lovin' buddies at PFOX are p-fawning over Maryland Senator Alex Mooney (pic.) and his recent attempt to add "former homosexuals" as a protected class under the state's proposed sexual orientation hate crimes bill. The PFOXers are trying their...
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04/05/2005
PFOX gettin' pfeisty
Our ol' two-step partners at Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays & Gays (PFOX) are now baring their PFANGS at Magellan Health Service, the nation’s leading behavioral health and employee assistance company. The PFOXers are supremely miffed over Magellan's recent decision...
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