Murder Most Queer explores how theatrical representations of the "homicidal homosexual" wrestle with -- and in many cases subvert -- the homophobic accusation of queer villainy. But is the "killer queer" really still prevalent in a culture where the gay rights movement seems to have made so many advances? The supposedly murderous nature of LGBT people remains a surprisingly persistent right-wing talking point in our public discourse. Here are just a few recent examples:
Scott Lively: Murderous Demons Have Taken Over The Human Rights Campaign (Joe.My.God., 23 September 2014)
Family Research Institute Applauds Uganda Anti-Gay Bill, Calls Homosexuality Worse Than Murder (Right Wing Watch, 30 January 2014)
"Duck Dynasty’s" Phil Robertson Says Homosexuals Are "Full Of Murder" In Newly Surfaced Video
(BuzzFeed, 20 December 2013)
Robertson: Gay People Deliberately Spread HIV/AIDS By Cutting People With Special Rings (Right Wing Watch, 27 August 2013)
Scott Lively: Murderous Demons Have Taken Over The Human Rights Campaign (Joe.My.God., 23 September 2014)
Family Research Institute Applauds Uganda Anti-Gay Bill, Calls Homosexuality Worse Than Murder (Right Wing Watch, 30 January 2014)
"Duck Dynasty’s" Phil Robertson Says Homosexuals Are "Full Of Murder" In Newly Surfaced Video
(BuzzFeed, 20 December 2013)
Robertson: Gay People Deliberately Spread HIV/AIDS By Cutting People With Special Rings (Right Wing Watch, 27 August 2013)
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