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Georgia Log Cabin Republicans
NEWS UPDATE
September 1st, 2010
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CONTENTS
* Web Site News
* Headlines
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WEB SITE NEWS

>> September in History

2009: UN anti-gay bias
http://www.lcrga.com/news/UN-Ali-Abdessalam-Treki-Anti-Gay/200909231057.shtml

2008: Sen. Craig resigns
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Larry-Craig-Arrested-Minnesota-Airport-Bathroom/200709012351.shtml

2007: Log Cabin endorses McCain
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Log-Cabin-Republicans-Endorse-Senator-John-McCain-President/200809021446.shtml

2006: Dems block AIDS bill
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Democrats-Block-HIV-AIDS-Bill-Legislation/200609271314.shtml

2005: CA marriage equality veto
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Schwarzenegger-Veto-Marriage-Equality/200509291934.shtml

2005: MA protects marriage equality
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Massachusetts-Vote-Protecting-Marriage-Equality/200509141815.shtml

2005: House passes hate crimes
http://www.lcrga.com/news/House-Representatives-Passes-Hate-Crimes-Legislation/200509141807.shtml

2005: CA passes marriage equality
http://www.lcrga.com/news/California-Legislature-Passes-Civil-Marriage-Equality-Bill-Legislation/200509071400.shtml

2004: FMA defeated
http://www.lcrga.com/news/House-Representatives-Reject-Constitutional-Amendment-Against-Marriage/200409301755.shtml

2004: No Bush endorsement
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Log-Cabin-Republicans-Does-Not-Endorse-President-Bush/200409081159.shtml

2004: Keyes attacks Cheney
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Alan-Keyes-Attacks-Vice-President-Cheney-Lesbian-Daughter/200409011254.shtml

2003: Anti-gay plank proposed
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Republican-Party-Platform-Anti-Gay-Plank/200309231628.shtml

2003: Senate DOMA hearing
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Senate-Hearing-Defense-Marriage-Act-DOMA/200309041804.shtml

2003: Campaign against FMA
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Log-Cabin-Republicans-Campaign-Against-Federal-Marriage-Amendment-FMA/200309021817.shtml

2001: House lifts DC DP funds ban
http://www.lcrga.com/news/House-Lifts-Ban-Washington-DC-Domestic-Partnership-Funding/200109251556.shtml

2001: Far-right says US deserved attack
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Jerry-Falwell-Pat-Robertson-Say-America-Deserved-Terrorist-Attack/200109141841.shtml

2001: 9/11 terrorist attacks
http://www.lcrga.com/news/9-11-September-2001-Terrorist-Attacks/200109121449.shtml

2000: Republicans urge Hate Crimes vote
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Republicans-Urge-Vote-Hate-Crimes-Bill-Legislation/200009121229.shtml

1999: Gays gain ground
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Gays-Gaining-Ground-Political-Force/199909261121.shtml

1999: GA Log Cabin member honored
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Cobb-Arts-Board-Member-Honored/199909070000.shtml

1998: Giuliani for Big Tent
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Rudy-Giuliani-GOP-Big-Tent/98090301.shtml
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IN THE NEWS

Latest stories at top


>> Most attuned voters tilt toward GOP

Americans who most closely follow political issues are the most unhappy with President Obama.

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100831/ap_on_el_ge/us_ap_poll_election_issues
More about Republicans: http://www.lcrga.com/news/latest.shtml?GOP



>> Marriage equality becoming conservative cause

Prominent conservatives are not just comfortable associating with gay rights but are eagerly fundraising for it.

Full Story:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0810/Republican_money_for_samesex_marriage.html?showall
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/31/mccain-campaign-chief-sch_n_700623.html



>> ATL police name gay advisory board

The Atlanta, Georgia police department created a 9-person board to address concerns of the city's gay and lesbian population.

Full Story:
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=13075412



>> Group wants CA to defend marriage ban

A legal group is trying to force California to defend the Prop. 8 marriage ban.

Full Story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hOiMLmsztmiGlNvjNLQLw4N41h1QD9HUO07O0



>> Including gays in the GOP base

Today's voters believe people should be judged by the content of their character, not by their sexual orientation.

Full Story:
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2010/08/29/how-big-is-the-gop-tent/including-gays-in-the-base?scp=1&sq=Log+Cabin+Republicans&st=cse
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2010/08/27/20100827raasch28.html



>> Dems go negative

Democrats launch their 1st salvo of highly negative ads.

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100831/ap_on_el_ho/us_democrats_house_campaign
More about Democrats: http://www.lcrga.com/news/latest.shtml?Democrats



>> GOP has largest poll edge ever

Republicans have a record 10-point edge over Democrats on generic ballot polls - the largest lead ever recorded.

Full Story:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0810/41603.html



>> Obama should tell world about American tolerance

President Obama fuels anti-American bigotry, but appears unable to speak about America as a land of opportunity and tolerance.

Full Story:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7969267/Why-cant-Barack-Obama-tell-the-world-about-American-tolerance.html
More world news: http://www.lcrga.com/news/latest.shtml?World



>> Reforming the GOP from the inside

Republicans are becoming increasingly supportive of openly gay candidates on the local and state level.

Full Story:
http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=6301&MediaType=1&Category=26
http://politics.usnews.com/news/articles/2010/08/30/gay-and-lesbian-republicans-seek-political-inclusion.html



>> Tax reform, yes. VAT, no.

If Congress continually resorts to tax increases, the result will be a growth-killing cycle of spend and tax.

Full Story:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0810/41535.html



>> Marriage equality gains GOP support

A growing number of Republicans are publicly stating their support for marriage equality.

Full Story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/27/AR2010082705614.html
http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/12963744



>> Former RNC Chairman Mehlman comes out

Former Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman comes out as gay.

Full Story:
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Ken-Mehlman-Gay-Republican/201008251908.shtml
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2010/08/bush-campaign-chief-and-former-rnc-chair-ken-mehlman-im-gay/62065
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/ken-mehlman-gay-online-conservatives-dont-seem-to-care-much-101711593.html



>> Headlines updated every day

These stories (and others not listed above) are added to our web site every day. Click the link below to read headlines on our web site:
http://www.lcrga.com/news/latest.shtml

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