Tag: CPAC
GOProud Makes Progress…and Big Mistake at Right Wing Conference
GOProud is a group of Gay libertarian-Republicans who defected from the Log Cabin Republicans (LCR). Unlike LCR, they hope to be a voice for Gays who find mindless liberalism unappealing, and Log Cabin to be an echo of the Gay Left.
Lt. Dan Choi at the National Right-Wing Festival
Lieutenant Dan Choi, who was discharged from the military for being gay, attended the premier right-wing national gathering known as the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, DC. Much to Lt. Choi’s surprise he was well-received by most attendees whom he thought would reflexively reject him. He said so in video comments to gay talk show hosts and writers.
GOProud, Gays, and The New World Order
Today, I’m hoping to convince the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community to take a moment and imagine a New World Order, spearheaded by the those of us who don’t fit into the traditional liberal Democrat voting demographic, and even by a few of us who currently do.
Conservative group wants answers from Palin on gay rights
The conservative American Principles Project, which is already boycotting this week’s Conservative Political Action Conference over the inclusion of a gay GOP group, is now demanding “clarity” from former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
GOProud: Painting With Forgiveness
THANK YOU for everyone who has responded to my humble pleas to spread the word that the gay left is not going to sit back and be used as a punching bag for ANYone to advance politically, not even if they are gay. You helped ensure that my biggest fear in this week’s GOProud controversy didn’t pass unnoticed by the gay community at large, or without serious unforeseen repercussions being considered, and hopefully avoided.
Conservatives at GAY crossroad
Some of the biggest names in social conservatism are opting out of the upcoming high-profile Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in response to what they see as the growing marginalisation of social issues, culminating in the participation of GOProud, a gay-rights Republican group.