Uganda has always been at the forefront of criminalizing homosexuality. It’s been illegal in that African nation for decades. In fact, a recent bill introduced there proposed to go as far as to execute gays in an effort to protect their children. That’s now been scaled back to 3 to 7 year jail sentences, and includes the ability to extradite Ugandans found being gay in other counties back to their homeland to be punished. More troubling were the connections of American politicians like the C-Street gang, religious figures like Rick Warren, and other activist groups who supported or encouraged this hateful Ugandan law.

Not surprisingly, Rachel Maddow has been quite vocal about the insanity and has used her TV and radio shows to vilify most anyone connected. Below is an interview she conducted with Richard Cohen, an “ex-homosexual” therapist who is head of the “International Healing Foundation,” which purportedly helps gay people become straight. Cohen’s work has been cited by Ugandan politicians and is being used as justification for the anti-gay policies. Maddow is masterful in her ability to be respectful of her guest and yet not let the guest get away with spinning the story on her. She’s at her finest here.

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