Category Archives: Log Cabin Republicans

Gay GOP Group to Honor Top N.Y. Republican

Log Cabin Republicans will honor Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) at a fundraiser at an Albany restaurant on Monday. Continue reading

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Republican Co-Sponsors DOMA Repeal Bill

Florida Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has become the first Republican to co-sponsor a bill that would repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act. “I co-sponsored the repeal of DOMA because I firmly believe that equality is enshrined in our constitution and … Continue reading

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Campaigning on the End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Will the end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ prove a campaign issue in 2012? President Barack Obama signed the repeal bill into law late last year, so it would appear in his best interest to point that out to skeptical … Continue reading

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New York’s top Republican attends Log Cabin fundraiser

A small piece of history was made last night with New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos’ appearance at a Log Cabin Republican fundraiser in the East Village. This appearance marks the first time the Rockville Centre Republican has … Continue reading

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NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Party Switch Intrigues Gay Politicos

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg provided gay politicos with their story de la semaine as he announced his defection from the Republican Party. The mayor — and oft-speculated 2008 presidential candidate — surprised few insiders with his announcement. He regularly … Continue reading

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BBC Examines The Late Rev. Jerry Falwell’s Legacy

This blogger listened with piqued interest this morning as the British Broadcasting Corporation talked with two Republican analysists about the late Rev. Jerry Falwell’s legacy. The Thomas Road Baptist Church founder’s homophobia and outrageous statements against lesbians, gays and anyone … Continue reading

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Gay Republicans Hold Annual Convention

Gay Republicans from across the country met in Denver this weekend for the annual Log Cabin Republican convention. The confab came after the leading GOP Presidential candidates met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California in the first … Continue reading

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Presidential Candidates Seek Gay Endorsements

Even though the first caucuses and primaries are nearly a year away, the 2008 presidential campaign is in full swing and LGBT voters and organizations have already begun to weigh in. Candidates from both sides of the aisle have raised … Continue reading

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