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Children Used in Superbowl Hate Campaign Against Homosexuality

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Focus on the Family has continued their rampage on human sexuality. This time, their focus was on homosexuality. According to Towelroad:

Presumably, the notable hate group chose to build its ad around John 3:16 because that's the favorite verse of Broncos quarterback and SuperChristian Tim Tebow, who famously used to write 'John 3:16' in the antiglare greasepaint beneath his eyes.

January 16, 2012 - 12:02pm

Focus on the Family has continued their rampage on human sexuality. This time, their focus was on homosexuality. According to Towelroad:

Presumably, the notable hate group chose to build its ad around John 3:16 because that's the favorite verse of Broncos quarterback and SuperChristian Tim Tebow, who famously used to write 'John 3:16' in the antiglare greasepaint beneath his eyes.

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Anti-Choice Activists Torn On Terry Ads

by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

January 12, 2012 - 8:55am (Print)

Randall Terry plans to air graphic anti-abortion ads during the Super Bowl. Many anti-choicers are opposed.

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$10 For Tebow Translates Into Terry Super Bowl Ads

by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

January 10, 2012 - 10:08am (Print)

If the Broncos make the Super Bowl, this year's may be unwatchable.

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Super Bowl Commercials and Misogyny

by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

February 14, 2010 - 11:48pm (Print)

Super Bowl ads! Analyzing the Tim Tebow ad, and the deluge of misogyny from other ads. Also, Tracy Van Slyke talks about the importance of the netroots for media activism.

Follow Amanda Marcotte on Twitter, @amandamarcotte

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Roundup: It's Time to Play Monday Morning Quarterback

by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

February 8, 2010 - 8:52am (Print)

Focus on the Family ad a snoozer and a game of "who's racist?" It's the Monday morning roundup!

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What Do You Know About Focus on the Family? Here Are the Facts

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 4, 2010 - 9:00am (Print)

What do you know about Focus on the Family? Here are some facts.

Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson

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Friday Night Lights Abortion Plotline is Must-See TV

by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check

February 4, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)

Two weeks ago, a DirecTV episode of Friday Night Lights very quietly made television history with a sensitive episode about abortion. As the Super Bowl approaches, with its Focus on the Family finger-wagging, we can look to FNL for reality.

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(VIDEO) Football and Olympic Stars Call for "Respect for Women's Choices" in New Planned Parenthood Video

by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 3, 2010 - 2:35pm (Print)

Trust women: Former Minnesota Vikings football player Sean James and former Olympic Gold Medalist Al Joyner appear in a video created by Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) focusing on "respect for women's choices."

Follow Jodi Jacobson on Twitter, @jljacobson

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CBS and Focus on the Family: Making Expensive Pro-Life Ads Together (While Laying Off Staff)

by Amie Newman

February 3, 2010 - 12:13pm (Print)

Dana Goldstein's newest Daily Beast Column exposes the curious and comfortable relationship between CBS and Focus on the Family during the creation of the now famous Super Bowl ad. But while they were busy crafting the perfect multi-million dollar message together, Focus on the Family was laying off 75 staff members and cutting 200 more jobs?

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Roundup: More Talking About Tebow

by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

January 28, 2010 - 8:35am (Print)

More Super Bowl ad talk, this time from a bunch of guys. And Obama's attempt to destroy government, one fetus at a time...

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