The Irony Archive

Understanding Internalized Homophobia Through History

⚠️ This archive examines documented cases for educational purposes. Content may be triggering. Mental health resources available below.

Statistics

Total Cases:6
Political:4
Religious:2
Became Advocates:2

Support Resources

2000s Cases (3)

Larry Craig

Larry Craig

U.S. Senator

Active: 1991-2009 • Exposed: 2007

Conservative Republican senator who voted against LGBTQ+ rights legislation before being arrested in airport bathroom scandal.

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Ted Haggard

Ted Haggard

Evangelical Pastor

Active: 1985-2006 • Exposed: 2006

Prominent evangelical leader who preached against homosexuality before scandal involving male escort emerged.

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Glenn Murphy Jr.

Glenn Murphy Jr.

Party Chairman

Active: 2000-2007 • Exposed: 2007

Republican Party chairman who supported anti-gay marriage amendments before sexual assault charges.

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