Tag Archives: Log Cabin Republicans

First, a reminder about the origin of the phrase: In an interview with popular podcaster Joe Rogan, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance suggested that he and Donald Trump can win the “normal gay guy vote” and that families with transgender children are looking for an edge in Ivy League college admissions. “I wouldn’t be surprised if me and Trump …

Daniel Lefferts writes for GQ Magazine: Not long ago I went to a party at a penthouse on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. A young man in a tuxedo greeted me at the door and ushered me into a well-appointed living room, where a fire glowed in a corner and prints of ancient Greek temples overlooked a grand piano. Gathered therein …

“President Trump’s strong-willed, experienced, and talented nominees reflect not just his bold agenda, but the political diversity of the coalition that elected him. Like Trump himself, none of them are wallflowers; they are all coming to Washington energized and on a no-fail mission to put power back in the hands of the people. “It’s also the youngest, most modern & …

NBC News reports: A gathering of roughly 100 Donald Trump supporters on Tuesday evening was intended to woo LGBTQ voters. But among the few gay men in attendance, LGBTQ issues were not a top priority. “I’m not voting because of marriage equality, LGBTQ rights,” said Gage West, 23. “I’m voting because I want more money in my wallet. I want …

CNN reports: The former first lady spoke at two political fundraisers for the Log Cabin Republicans this year, and she was paid $237,500 for an April event, according to Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure form. Trump’s latest disclosure form said Melania Trump was paid by the Log Cabin Republicans for the April fundraiser. But it’s a mystery who actually cut …

The Daily Mail reports: Melania Trump earned six figures for speaking to a Republican fundraiser earlier this year, part of the million dollars in income she earns. Her compensation and investments were listed as part of Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure report. Among the revenue listed is over $237,000 for one speaking engagement – paid for by the Log Cabin …

First, a reminder from January 2021: President Joe Biden has repealed Donald Trump’s ban on transgender Americans joining the military. The ban was announced by Mr Trump during his first year in office. “Transgender servicemembers will no longer be subject to the possibility of discharge or separation on the basis of gender identity,” the White House said. “President Biden believes …

From an outfit calling itself the New Tolerance Campaign: The New Tolerance Campaign announced yesterday the launch of its groundbreaking “Hate Map,” a comprehensive resource documenting instances of political violence perpetrated by leftist organizations across the United States. This interactive map aims to fill the gaps left by traditional civil rights organizations, such as the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), …

“Log Cabin Republicans have been working for decades to help build a more inclusive GOP and update the platform’s outdated and out-of-step language. Today, that hard work has finally come to fruition. The platform sends a powerful message to LGBT conservatives across the country that we are not only welcome, but a part of the movement to Make America Great …

Newsweek reports: Melania Trump raised $1.4 million in a single night at a Republican fundraiser in her New York City penthouse in Trump Tower. The fundraiser was for Log Cabin Republicans, a Republican Party-affiliated group that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. The group described the event as “amazingly spectacular” in a post on X, formerly Twitter. This is the second fundraiser …

First, a reminder from earlier this month: A gay Republican is standing by his party after the Colorado GOP called LGBTQ+ people “godless groomers.” The state’s GOP recently sent out a campaign email that referred to the queer community as “barbaric,” “creeps,” “degenerates,” “godless,” “groomers,” “predators,” “radicals,” and “reprobates.” The message also linked to a sermon from Pastor Mark Driscoll, …

Politico reports: Melania Trump is set to host a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans in her residence at Trump Tower in New York next month — her second for the group during the 2024 campaign. The former first lady is listed as the headliner of a July 8 for “the nation’s largest Republican organization dedicated to representing LGBT conservatives …

The Hill reports: The Trump campaign has done nothing specific to mark Pride Month, a move reminiscent of the multiple years while Trump was in the White House when he did not issue a proclamation recognizing the month of celebration for the LGBTQ community. Instead, Trump and his allies are making a broader pitch that his policies on the economy …

The Meidas Touch reports: The Log Cabin Republicans of Los Angeles posted a meme to their Instagram Story earlier this month welcoming the death of President Joe Biden. The group posted the Kombucha Girl meme which emphasizes an initial reaction of disgust vs. a later reaction of appreciation. The meme depicts a reaction of disgust to “Biden 2024,” but finds …

The Independent reports: Melania Trump has returned to the campaign trail to support Donald Trump’s 2024 bid to win back the White House, in an understated at-home event in stark contrast to her husband’s loud, bombastic style. On Saturday night, the former first lady hosted a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans at her Mar-a-Lago home. Richard Grenell, the first …

“This means absolutely nothing in terms of special treatment. It simply means that the American dream is alive and well — if you work hard and have a little bit of luck and God’s grace, you can do anything you want in America regardless of your skin color, socio-economic situation, or sexual orientation. “Gays and lesbians are no longer reflexively …

The Daily Dot reports: Isabella Moody and Josiah Moody, far-right YouTubers and content creators, posted a video of their child babbling on X, claiming she was saying the N-word. The two received such fervent backlash they appear to have deleted their accounts on the app. “My daughter literally said the n-word,” Moody captioned a video she posted on X on …

From the far-right Catholic site LifeSiteNews: After an extended absence from public view, former First Lady Melania Trump is reportedly set to return to the campaign trail for her husband starting with a fundraiser for homosexual “conservative” group Log Cabin Republicans at her and husband Donald’s resort home of Mar-a-Lago. Log Cabin Republicans advocate for homosexual “marriage,” homosexual adoption – …

Politico reports: Melania Trump, who has been largely absent from the campaign trail during her husband’s presidential run, is back on the GOP fundraising circuit. The former first lady is set to hold her first major political event of the year — a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans on April 20 at Mar-a-Lago. The April event is the launch …

The Meidas Touch reports: On Friday, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and club hosted a gay wedding. Trump has hosted Log Cabin Republicans national events in the past at Mar-a-Lago which have drawn scorn from social conservative who want the GOP to push for bans on LGBTQ rights and marriage equality. The group announced the marriage of John Sullivan and Dan Medora. …