Georgia Log Cabin Republicans
NEWS UPDATE
December 16th, 2009
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CONTENTS
* Headlines
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IN THE NEWS

Latest stories at top


>> DC Council approves marriage equality

The Washington, DC City Council gave final approval to a bill recognizing
marriage equality.

Full Story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/15/AR2009121500945.\
html?hpid=topnews



>> GLSEN reading list under fire

An Obama advisor and GLSEN founder is under fire for the group's inappropriate
reading list.

Full Story:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/12/14/obamas-safe-schools-czar-tied-lewd-re\
adings/?test=latestnews



>> Log Cabin response to DeMint's [R-SC] anti-gay comments

Sen. DeMint [R-SC] made anti-gay statements in an interview with Bloomberg News.

Full Story:
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Jim-DeMint-South-Carolina-Anti-Gay/200912141936.shtml



>> Bush better than Obama on AIDS

President Obama's plans for AIDS treatment in Africa falls short of the
achievements of President Bush.

Full Story:
http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/-/2558/821236/-/pxotu1z/-/



>> AT parliament OKs civil unions

Austria's parliament passed legislation allowing gay or lesbian couples to enter
into civil unions.

Full Story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hDt8Yq8oetIOgJKLxdZGsNAvWNDwD9\
CGM8U80



>> Obama's Rev. Warren hesitates on rights

Regardless of one's religion or creed, discrimination is wrong.

Full Story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121336824



>> Dodd [D-CT] trails all challengers

Sen. Dodd's [D-CT] poll numbers slip further against all 3 of his potential
Republican opponents.

Full Story:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/politics_nation/2009/12/ct_sen_poll_dodd_trails\
_all_fo.html



>> NJ Dems delay marriage vote

A marriage equality vote in New Jersey's state Senate won't be held as promised.

Full Story:
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Lawmakers-Seek-Delay-in-NJ-Gay-Marriag\
e-Vote-78904392.html



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NEWS UPDATE
December 9th, 2009
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>> GA needs better charter school support

Georgia ranked 14th in the nation for its support of charter schools.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-gets-a-c-230920.html



>> Obama, Dems end year weaker

President Obama's approval rating hit a new low, and the Democratic Party has
lost double-digit ground to the Republican Party on every issue.

Full Story:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1372277.html



>> Court to hear freedom of association case

The US Supreme Court agreed to take up a case on religious freedom and freedom
of association.

Full Story:
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/1208/p02s07-usju.html



>> CA Episcopalians elect lesbian

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, California elected a lesbian assistant
bishop.

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091206/ap_on_re_us/us_episcopalians_gay_bishops



>> ATL election certified

Reed leads Norwood for Atlanta mayor by 715 votes, or 0.84%, with a recount
expected.

Full Story:
http://www.wsbtv.com/politics/21876288/detail.html
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/21802627/detail.html



>> GA stimulus jobs were temporary

Most Georgia stimulus jobs are already gone. The rest will be gone by March.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/many-stimulus-jobs-in-226197.html



>> Room for civil unions in NY

Some New York state senators who voted against marriage said they could have
supported civil unions.

Full Story:
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2009/12/04/news/doc4b189ab529128721020502.t\
xt



>> GOP needs to support marriage

Opposition to marriage equality is morally wrong and bad for the future of the
Republican Party.

Full Story:
http://www.frumforum.com/why-the-gop-will-thank-ted-olson



>> Anti-gay AB pastor vindicated

A Canadian judge ruled an anti-gay letter written by a former Alberta pastor was
not a hate crime.

Full Story:
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/78487672.html



>> Immunity for DADT testimony

Congress may extend whistleblower protections to members of the military who
testify in DADT hearings.

Full Story:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2009/12/eye_opener_immunity_for_gay\
_se.html



>> New GA lawmakers elected

Voters selected legislators to fill four vacant seats at the Georgia statehouse.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/new-georgia-lawmakers-elected\
-222203.html



>> RNC litmus test is wrong direction

Some RNC members contemplate an exclusionary litmus test for Republican
candidates.

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http://www.lcrga.com/news/GOP-Litmus-Test-Bopp-Resolution/200911251310.shtml



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NEWS UPDATE
November 25th, 2009
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>> ATL Eagle patrons sue police

Patrons of the Eagle filed a federal lawsuit against Atlanta police over a
September raid.

Full Story:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/24/georgia.gay.club.lawsuit/



>> Charleston, SC approves nondiscrimination ordinance

Charleston, SC passed ordinances expanding the city's existing policy
prohibiting housing discrimination.

Full Story:
http://www2.counton2.com/cbd/news/local/article/charleston_city_council_passes_n\
ondiscrimination_ordinances/88336/



>> Obama shatters spending record

President Obama has already spent $3.5T, far exceeding the spending for any
other first-year president in history.

Full Story:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/24/obama-shatters-spending-record-year-p\
residents/



>> Hoffman [C-NY] concedes - again

Far-right spoiler Hoffman [C] admits he has no hope of winning the upstate New
York House of Representative seat.

Full Story:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/24/new-york-conservative-party-candidate\
-concedes-second-time/



>> NJ Dems hedge marriage vow

Before the election, New Jersey Democrats promised to approve marriage equality,
but now say they won't.

Full Story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/24/nyregion/24marriage.html



>> MA GOP gov. candidate's gay running mate

Massachusetts' gubernatorial candidate Baker [R] tapped state Sen. Tisei [R] as
his running mate in the GOP primary.

Full Story:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/11/23/mass_gop_gov_\
candidate_chooses_running_mate/



>> Conservative case for marriage equality

Conservatives shouldn't just recognize marriage equality - they should insist on
it.

Full Story:
http://www.projo.com/news/efitzpatrick/edward_fitzpatrick_22_11-22-09_6TGGHEO_v3\
2.36f5eed.html



>> Dems postpone DADT hearing

A planned Senate hearing to consider ending a ban on gays and lesbians serving
openly in the military will be postponed.

Full Story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5g5B3Lk-0Tuba3u5UQtcVSr79CpGA



>> Landrieu [D-LA] vote bought for $100M

Sen. Landrieu's [D-LA] vote for health care was bought with a $100M promise.

Full Story:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2009/11/the-100-million-health-care-vote.html



>> NY court rules for marriage benefits

New York's top court ruled that gay or lesbian couples legally married elsewhere
are entitled to some state government benefits.

Full Story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hzanPneuGo_tnlZE2mqsnPpaHSFQD9\
C2QEC80



>> Another Obama nominee with tax problems

President Obama's choice for a top job in the Treasury Department did not
disclose all of her late tax payments.

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091118/ap_on_bi_ge/us_nominee_tax_problems



>> Ruling for federal partner benefits

A federal lawyer prevented from enrolling his husband in his health plan must be
reimbursed the cost of outside insurance.

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http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_13816892



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NEWS UPDATE
November 18th, 2009
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EVENTS

>> LGBT Atlantans for Mary Norwood - Cocktails and Rally Event
    Tonight, Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
    Amsterdam Bar and Cafe, 502 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA

Come meet and chat with leading Atlanta Mayoral candidate and strong
pro-equality advocate Mary Norwood at Amsterdam Bar and Cafe on Wednesday,
November 18th!

Contributions requested, but absolutely not required. Mary wants everyone in the
Atlanta LGBT community to be welcome at this event regardless of whether or not
they can contribute.

Mary has long been a strong and outspoken ally of the LGBT community. In part
this is because she has a lesbian family member with whom she is very close, but
also because she is a good listener who genuinely cares about fairness for all.
Mary is the ONLY mayoral candidate who supports full marriage equality and she
will never take our community for granted.

Hors-d'oeuvres and light snacks will be provided. A cash bar with drink specials
will be offered.

For a map, visit our Events page at:
http://www.lcrga.com/events.shtml
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WEB SITE NEWS

>> November in History

2008: Obama elected president
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Barack-Obama-Elected-President/200811041205.shtml

2007: 12,000 flags for 12,000 troops
http://www.lcrga.com/news/DADT-Flags-National-Mall-DC/200711302215.shtml

2007: Mitt-flops radio ad
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Mitt-Romney-Flip-Flops-Taxes/200711291518.shtml

2006: Santorum loses
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Rick-Santorum-Loses-Election-Pennsylvania/200611081633\
.shtml

2006: AZ defeats marriage ban
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Arizona-Marriage-Amendment-Ban/200611081406.shtml

2006: Schwarzenegger re-elected
http://www.lcrga.com/news/California-Governor-Schwarzenegger-Elected/20061108135\
6.shtml

2006: Far-right causes defeat
http://www.lcrga.com/news/GOP-Election-Defeat/200611071352.shtml

2005: Kolbe to retire
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Jim-Kolbe-Retires-Arizona/200511281223.shtml

2005: Election 2005
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Republican-Election-Victory/200511091332.shtml

2004: Election 2004
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Election-Marriage-Amendment-Heartland-South/2004110814\
02.shtml

2003: MA court for marriage equality
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Massachusetts-Supreme-Court-Marriage/200311181303.shtm\
l

2003: FMA re-introduced
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Federal-Marriage-Constitutional-Amendment-FMA/20031126\
1440.shtml

2002: GOP sweeps House, Senate
http://www.lcrga.com/news/GOP-Victory-House-Senate/200211061823.shtml

2001: Falwell and bin Laden
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Jerry-Falwell-Osama-Bin-Laden/200111061642.shtml

2001: Unity for gay terrorism victims
http://www.lcrga.com/news/9-11-Terror-Attacks-Gay-Lesbian-Victims/200111261205.s\
html

2001: DP benefits for DC
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Congress-Washington-DC-Domestic-Partnerships/200111071\
736.shtml

2000: 1M gays vote for Bush
http://www.lcrga.com/news/George-W-Bush-Gay-Lesbian-Vote/200011081453.shtml

2000: Bush declared winner
http://www.lcrga.com/news/George-W-Bush-Elected-President/200011271805.shtml

1999: Gay Republican elected in NY
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Mayor-Dan-Stewart-Plattsburgh-New-York/199911031144.sh\
tml

1999: Bush won't meet Log Cabin
http://www.lcrga.com/news/George-W-Bush-Log-Cabin-Republicans/199911221419.shtml

1999: McCain welcomes gays
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Senator-John-McCain-Welcomes-Gay-Support/199911091406.\
shtml

1998: GOP gets 33% of gay vote
http://www.lcrga.com/news/GOP-Republican-Gay-Vote/98110901.shtml

1998: Lott's anti-gay views
http://www.lcrga.com/news/Tent-Lott-Gays/98111101.shtml
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>> Southern Voice shuts down

Southern Voice, David magazine, and other Window Media publications go out of
business.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/gay-community-mourns-loss-200227.html



>> Couples blast DOMA

There is no reason for a federal definition of marriage that excludes gay or
lesbian couples.

Full Story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091117/ap_on_re_us/us_gay_marriage_benefits



>> GOP 2012 dark horse candidates

The presidential prospects for Thune [R-SD], Daniels [R-IN], Perry [R-TX],
Coburn [R-OK], Cheney, and others.

Full Story:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/11/17/gop_dark_horses_for_2012_99\
185.html



>> Log Cabin drafting UT rights bills

Log Cabin is helping draft 2 bills for the Utah state legislature to consider,
one of which would prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Full Story:
http://kcpw.org/blog/local-news/2009-11-17/log-cabin-republicans-drafting-gay-ri\
ghts-bills/
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344324/Log-Cabin-touts-GOP-backers-for-2-g\
ay-rights-bills.html



>> Congress might consider DADT in 2010

Democrats disagree about whether they will address the Clinton-era law banning
gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces.

Full Story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/10/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5605533.\
shtml



>> Republicans lead in congressional poll

More voters say they would support a Republican candidate for Congress next year
instead of a Democrat.

Full Story:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=acGRCkkZPrJA



>> DC council sets marriage vote

A bill recognizing marriage equality in Washington, DC while protecting
religious institutions cleared its first major hurdle.

Full Story:
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=28042



>> SLC OKs rights laws

Salt Lake City became the first Utah community to prohibit employment
discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091111/ap_on_re_us/us_gay_rights_mormons



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November 11th, 2009
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>> Senate approves Veterans Day resolution

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution that encourages greater support
for Veterans Day.

Full Story:
http://www.theweekly.com/news/2009/November/10/Isakson_veterans.html



>> AMA urges DADT repeal

The American Medical Association called for an end to the ban on gays or
lesbians serving openly in the military.

Full Story:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/10/ama-urges-repeal-dont-ask-dont-tell/



>> Liberal gays boycott DNC

Liberal gay activists call on gays and lesbians to refuse to donate to the DNC.

Full Story:
http://politics.theatlantic.com/2009/11/dnc_gets_boycotted_over_gay_rights.php



>> Top 10 GOP primaries of 2010

Republican leaders are concerned about a far-right ideological backlash in GOP
primaries.

Full Story:
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/66835-the-top-10-conservative-conundrums-of\
-2010-



>> Unions before marriage

Washington state marriage proponents know they must build support before
marriage equality is put to a statewide vote.

Full Story:
http://heraldnet.com/article/20091108/NEWS01/711089879



>> Straight ex-spouses and marriage equality

The recognition of marriage equality is a step toward protecting not only gays
but also straights.

Full Story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/06/AR2009110602953.\
html?hpid=topnews



>> Dems face electoral backlash

Democrats have not listened to American concerns about over-spending, bailouts
and government takeovers.

Full Story:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/08/democrats-face-electoral-backlash-hea\
lth-care-vote-republican-warns/



>> ATL to have 4 runoffs

Four Atlanta elections, including mayor, will head into a runoff on December
1st.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/fulton-votes-certified-four-189558.html



>> Far-right looks to disrupt FL primary

The same far-right groups that lost New York's 23rd congressional district are
now looking to Florida.

Full Story:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125729696642626859.html?mod=googlenews_wsj



>> GOP conservatives vs. moderates

Pitched battles between moderate and conservative Republicans are underway from
Florida to Illinois to California.

Full Story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/04/AR2009110402752.\
html



>> Carpetbagging conservatives blew it

Far-right activists succeeded at turning a reliably Republican congressional
seat Democratic.

Full Story:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010211963_harrop06.html



>> What independents want

Government should give people the tools to compete, not rig the competition.

Full Story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/opinion/06brooks.html?_r=1



>> Deal [R-GA] the birther

Rep. Deal [R-GA] says he wants President Obama to prove he is an American.

Full Story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/rep-deal-wants-obama-188779.html



>> GA business slams carbon tax

Georgia could lose jobs if Congress passes proposed global warming carbon tax
legislation.

Full Story:
http://www.gpb.org/news/2009/11/06/ga-business-leaders-slam-cap-and-trade-bill



>> Loser pays

Frivolous lawsuits raise the cost of healthcare for everyone.

Full Story:
http://www.examiner.com/x-28423-Atlanta-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Chambliss-\
Make-the-loser-pay



>> Republicans gain independents

Strong majorities of independents turned away from Democrats and voted
Republican.

Full Story:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/251/story/78362.html



>> Marriage backers learn from ME

Marriage advocates have still not convinced voters of the case for equality.

Full Story:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/05/MNUE1AF9PE.DTL&type=\
politics



>> Obama blamed for ME marriage defeat

National gay rights leaders blamed President Obama's lack of engagement for the
equal rights setback in Maine.

Full Story:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hBQZTCRkDlS7z_xQdkG_Ut9OCdagD9\
BOVS0O0



>> ATL mayor's race headed to runoff

Mary Norwood and Kasim Reed will face a December 1st runoff election for
Atlanta, Georgia mayor.

Full Story:
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=224486&c=10



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