Republican Party
GOProud Co-Founder Jimmy LaSalvia Leaves the Republican Party
Jimmy LaSalvia, founder of the conservative gay group GOProud, has left the Republican Party, he writes on his blog: Today, I joined the ranks of … [Read more...] about GOProud Co-Founder Jimmy LaSalvia Leaves the Republican Party
Bigoted RNC Committeeman Dave Agema: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law is ‘Common Sense’
Dave Agema, the notoriously anti-gay RNC committeeman who, in the past has said that gays falsely claim people with AIDS as their lovers in order to … [Read more...] about Bigoted RNC Committeeman Dave Agema: Russia’s Anti-Gay Law is ‘Common Sense’
Michigan GOP Refuses to Condemn Vile, Anti-Gay Comments Made By RNC Committeeman
Last week, Michigan RNC Committeeman (and noted homophobe) Dave Agema came to the defense of 'traditional marriage' at a GOP holiday reception … [Read more...] about Michigan GOP Refuses to Condemn Vile, Anti-Gay Comments Made By RNC Committeeman
Jim Kolbe: GOP Rep. Randy Forbes’ Anti-Gay Crusade is ‘Outrageous’
Openly gay former congressman Jim Kolbe is speaking out against Virginia Rep. Randy Forbes, who has recently begun a push to prevent funding of openly … [Read more...] about Jim Kolbe: GOP Rep. Randy Forbes’ Anti-Gay Crusade is ‘Outrageous’
Boehner on Whether He Believes the GOP Should Support Gay Candidates: ‘I Do’ — VIDEO
House Speaker John Boehner was asked about a Politico story today reporting that Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) was campaigning for the party to withhold … [Read more...] about Boehner on Whether He Believes the GOP Should Support Gay Candidates: ‘I Do’ — VIDEO
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) Crusading Against Gay Republican Candidates
Politico reports this morning on conflict within the Republican party over backing openly gay candidates, specifically a campaign by Virginia Rep. … [Read more...] about Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) Crusading Against Gay Republican Candidates
Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination
In a historic 64-32 vote, the Senate this month approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would ban discrimination in hiring and … [Read more...] about Report: Majority in Every Congressional District Supports Law Against Anti-Gay Employment Discrimination
Harry Reid Moves Toward ‘Nuclear Option’ on Filibuster Reform: VIDEO
This morning in the U.S. Senate, Harry Reid ripped the Republican party for its endless obstruction of appointments and judicial nominees. Reid is … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Moves Toward ‘Nuclear Option’ on Filibuster Reform: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow Takes the Temperature of the U.S. on Gay Rights: VIDEO
In an excellent, sweeping segment last night, Rachel Maddow looked at Republicans and Democrats on gay rights.Watch the segment, AFTER THE JUMP...Says … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Takes the Temperature of the U.S. on Gay Rights: VIDEO