California Assembly Passes Bill Discouraging 'Anti-Gay Rhetoric' (CNSNews.com) - The California Assembly has passed a bill intended to discourage candidates from using "anti-gay rhetoric" in their political campaigns. The bill adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to California's Code of Fair Campaign Practices -- an "anti-discrimination" pledge that is given to every candidate for public office. Signing the pledge is voluntary, but failure to sign it could prove difficult for candidates who might risk being judged "unfair." Critics call the bill an effort to muzzle any politician who refuses to support the homosexual agenda. But homosexual activists say its an...