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Peter LaBarbera

Peter LaBarbera a social conservative activist and the president of the antigay organization Americans for Truth about Homosexuality (AFTAH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit group. Learn the truth about AFTAH and what they believe to be a "radical homosexual agenda," advocating for God-ordained sexuality and the natural family as countless. The group claims to stand up against LGBT groups they think promote an agenda "threatening to criminalize Christian opposition to behavior that most Americans believe is wrong." Read more about Peter LaBarbera and his antigay activist group.

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Peter LaBarbera

Right-Winger Suggests Michael Sam Seek 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

Right-Wingers Think Fox News Has Gone Pro-Gay

America's Survival Inc. thinks Fox's Megyn Kelly isn't antigay enough to take over Sean Hannity's time slot on the network.

Which Americans Are Responsible for Russia's Hate?

Where did Russia learn such bigotry? Take a look at our home-grown antigay activists.

Dan Savage Explains the Origins of Porno Pete

Dan Savage takes "Porno" Pete LaBarbera down a notch.

WATCH: Antigay Activists Arrested at Canadian University

U.S. right-wing activist Peter LaBarbera and Canadian Bill Whatcott were arrested after refusing to leave the University of Regina campus, where they were passing out antigay literature.

Upon Appeal, Antigay Activist Enters Canada

Prominent antigay activist Peter LaBarbera was turned away at the Canadian border, with officials telling him his scheduled remarks at an anti-abortion convention would violate Canada's prohibition on hate speech. After an appeal, however, the antigay pundit was eventually allowed in the country.

Noted Homophobes Launch Global Antigay Coalition

Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera today introduced the new group, aimed at countering 'the LGBT agenda and its destructive influence,' and attracted some hecklers.

NOM Leader: 'Same-Sex Marriage Bullies' Oppressing Christians

Right-wing roundup: Brian Brown says gays are the bullies, while Peter LaBarbera says children of same-sex couples learn 'perversion.'

Anti-LGBT Activist Links Trans People to Satan

Peter LaBarbera, head of the anti-LGBT Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, sounds off on Robin Roberts, President Obama, and transgender people in a new interview.

Bishop: No Prayers for Marriage Equality in Cathedral

The Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, Ill., said a plan to pray the rosary for marriage equality was 'blasphemous,' and police were called to keep equality activists out of the city's cathedral.

WATCH: Antigay Activist Says 'Sodomy Was Created to Spread Disease'

Antigay activist Peter LaBarbera bemoans 'homosexual activists' and the purported health risks of gay sex.

Right Wing Roundup: Ellen Proves LGBT Equality Isn't a Civil Right?

Whether they're claiming that Hillary would be the first lesbian president or that gay rights aren't civil rights because black people didn't have Ellen DeGeneres, these are the highlights of the latest right-wing hysteria.

Retired Mormon Football Star Joins Equality's Team

Steve Young, a Hall of Fame quarterback, will be keynote speaker at a conference of LGBT Mormons, along with his wife, Barbara.

'Porno Pete' LaBarbera Protests Pride at HRC Offices

Antigay leaders from Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, Liberty Counsel, and Mission America picketed the Washington, D.C., office of the Human Rights Campaign to protest LGBT Pride Month.

Right-wing Groups Try to Ban Gay Advocate From Fox

Several Christian and right-wing groups have asked Fox News and Bill O'Reilly to ban gay rights advocate Wayne Besen from the network.

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Peter LaBarbera

America's Survival Inc. thinks Fox's Megyn Kelly isn't antigay enough to take over Sean Hannity's time slot on the network.

Where did Russia learn such bigotry? Take a look at our home-grown antigay activists.

Dan Savage takes "Porno" Pete LaBarbera down a notch.

U.S. right-wing activist Peter LaBarbera and Canadian Bill Whatcott were arrested after refusing to leave the University of Regina campus, where they were passing out antigay literature.

Prominent antigay activist Peter LaBarbera was turned away at the Canadian border, with officials telling him his scheduled remarks at an anti-abortion convention would violate Canada's prohibition on hate speech. After an appeal, however, the antigay pundit was eventually allowed in the country.

Scott Lively and Peter LaBarbera today introduced the new group, aimed at countering 'the LGBT agenda and its destructive influence,' and attracted some hecklers.

Right-wing roundup: Brian Brown says gays are the bullies, while Peter LaBarbera says children of same-sex couples learn 'perversion.'

Peter LaBarbera, head of the anti-LGBT Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, sounds off on Robin Roberts, President Obama, and transgender people in a new interview.

The Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, Ill., said a plan to pray the rosary for marriage equality was 'blasphemous,' and police were called to keep equality activists out of the city's cathedral.

Antigay activist Peter LaBarbera bemoans 'homosexual activists' and the purported health risks of gay sex.

Whether they're claiming that Hillary would be the first lesbian president or that gay rights aren't civil rights because black people didn't have Ellen DeGeneres, these are the highlights of the latest right-wing hysteria.

Steve Young, a Hall of Fame quarterback, will be keynote speaker at a conference of LGBT Mormons, along with his wife, Barbara.

Antigay leaders from Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, Liberty Counsel, and Mission America picketed the Washington, D.C., office of the Human Rights Campaign to protest LGBT Pride Month.

Several Christian and right-wing groups have asked Fox News and Bill O'Reilly to ban gay rights advocate Wayne Besen from the network.