The Irony Archive 2.0

Documenting the Psychology of Internalized Homophobia

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Educational research tool examining documented patterns of internalized homophobia. Content may be sensitive. Support resources provided below.

Pattern Analytics

1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
3
2010s
3

Key Patterns:

📈 Peak period: 2000s-2010s (6 cases)

🔄 Redemption rate: 38%

✨ Active advocates: 2 (25%)

Support & Resources

2000s Cases

3 found

Examining documented cases from the 2000s with 33% redemption rate.

Ted Haggard
Reformed

Ted Haggard

Evangelical Pastor

Active: 1985-2006Exposed: 2006

Prominent evangelical leader who preached against homosexuality before scandal involving male escort emerged. Led New Life Church with 14,000 members.

Redemption Progress100%
national✓ Advocate
Larry Craig
Denial

Larry Craig

U.S. Senator

Active: 1991-2009Exposed: 2007

Conservative Republican senator who voted against LGBTQ+ rights legislation before being arrested in airport bathroom scandal. Represented Idaho for nearly two decades.

Redemption Progress25%
national
Glenn Murphy Jr.
Silent

Glenn Murphy Jr.

Young Republican Chairman

Active: 2000-2007Exposed: 2007

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

Redemption Progress25%
local