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'''GOProud''' is an [[USA|American]] tax exempt [[527 organization]] representing conservative [[gay]]s, [[lesbian]]s, [[transgender]]ed people, and their allies. GOProud advocates for small government conservatism at the level of federal public policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goproud.org/?page=about |title= GOProud mission statement |accessdate=2010-05-09}}</ref> GOProud was founded by [[Christopher R. Barron]] and [[Jimmy LaSalvia]], two former [[Log Cabin Republicans|Log Cabin Republican]] staffers who expressed dissatisfaction at that organization's generally [[centrism|centrist]] political positions. GOProud has subsequently co-sponsored [[Conservative Political Action Conference|CPAC]] and have added political commentator/strategist [[Margaret Hoover]], [[Americans for Tax Reform]] President [[Grover Norquist]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goproud.org/board-of-directors-advisory-council/ |title=Board of Directors & Advisory Council |publisher=Goproud.org |date=2010-06-15 |
'''GOProud''' is an [[USA|American]] tax exempt [[527 organization]] representing conservative [[gay]]s, [[lesbian]]s, [[transgender]]ed people, and their allies. GOProud advocates for small government conservatism at the level of federal public policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goproud.org/?page=about |title= GOProud mission statement |accessdate=2010-05-09}}</ref> GOProud was founded by [[Christopher R. Barron]] and [[Jimmy LaSalvia]], two former [[Log Cabin Republicans|Log Cabin Republican]] staffers who expressed dissatisfaction at that organization's generally [[centrism|centrist]] political positions. GOProud has subsequently co-sponsored [[Conservative Political Action Conference|CPAC]] and have added political commentator/strategist [[Margaret Hoover]], [[Americans for Tax Reform]] President [[Grover Norquist]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goproud.org/board-of-directors-advisory-council/ |title=Board of Directors & Advisory Council |publisher=Goproud.org |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref> [[new media]] specialist Liz Mair<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goproud.org/lizmair/ |title=New Media Specialist Liz Mair to Join GOProud's Advisory Council |publisher=Goproud.org |date=2011-01-25 |accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref> and [[Political consulting|political communications consultant]] [[Chuck Muth]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Chris Geidner |url=http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2011/02/for-goproud-tammy-bruce-is-out.html |title=For GOProud, Tammy Bruce Is Out And Former ACU Executive Director Chuck Muth Is In - Poliglot |publisher=Metroweekly.com |date=2011-02-12 |accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Don't ask, don't tell]] is a political issue and policy enacted in 1993. This policy allowed homosexuals to serve in the military as long as their sexual orientation stayed behind bars. GOProud was an outspoken supporter of repealing the policy and made [[Don't ask, don't tell]] a priority. In order to help destroy this piece of legislation, GOProud went after the politicians who wanted to reinstate or reverse the repeal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metroweekly.com/feature/?ak=5987 |title=Guess Who's Coming to CPAC?: GOProud has taken the conservative and LGBT movements by storm by being brash, loud and uncompromisingly conservative - and just as uncompromisingly gay |publisher=Metroweekly.com |date=2011-02-09 |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> [[Tim Pawlenty]], Governor of Minnesota, and former 2012 Candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, spoke out about the policy. Pawlenty wanted a reversal of the repeal of [[Don't Ask, Don't Tell]]. GOProud made a public statement condemning Pawlenty. <ref>{{cite web|author=Advocate.com Editors |url=http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/02/10/GOProud_Slams_Pawlenty_Over_DADT/ |title=GOProud Slams Pawlenty Over DADT |publisher=The Advocate |date= |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> [[Rick Santorum]], former [[Pennsylvania]] Senator and 2012 candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, is another politician who would reinstate the policy if elected President. GOProud had also condemned these remarks made by the former Senator. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/23/rick-santorum-dadt-goproud-debate-stephen-hill_n_978033.html |title=Rick Santorum Condemned By Gay Rights Group GOProud For DADT Debate Comments |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> |
[[Don't ask, don't tell]] is a political issue and policy enacted in 1993. This policy allowed homosexuals to serve in the military as long as their sexual orientation stayed behind bars. GOProud was an outspoken supporter of repealing the policy and made [[Don't ask, don't tell]] a priority. In order to help destroy this piece of legislation, GOProud went after the politicians who wanted to reinstate or reverse the repeal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metroweekly.com/feature/?ak=5987 |title=Guess Who's Coming to CPAC?: GOProud has taken the conservative and LGBT movements by storm by being brash, loud and uncompromisingly conservative - and just as uncompromisingly gay |publisher=Metroweekly.com |date=2011-02-09 |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> [[Tim Pawlenty]], Governor of Minnesota, and former 2012 Candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, spoke out about the policy. Pawlenty wanted a reversal of the repeal of [[Don't Ask, Don't Tell]]. GOProud made a public statement condemning Pawlenty. <ref>{{cite web|author=Advocate.com Editors |url=http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/02/10/GOProud_Slams_Pawlenty_Over_DADT/ |title=GOProud Slams Pawlenty Over DADT |publisher=The Advocate |date= |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> [[Rick Santorum]], former [[Pennsylvania]] Senator and 2012 candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, is another politician who would reinstate the policy if elected President. GOProud had also condemned these remarks made by the former Senator. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/23/rick-santorum-dadt-goproud-debate-stephen-hill_n_978033.html |title=Rick Santorum Condemned By Gay Rights Group GOProud For DADT Debate Comments |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-05}}</ref> |
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==Republican Presidential Primary Campaign 2012== |
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Founders [[Jimmy LaSalvia]], who is also Executive Director, and Christopher R. Barron outed gay pollster and Perry campaign advisor Tony Fabrizio over [[Rick Perry]]'s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PAJNntoRgA "Strong" campaign ad], citing what they viewed as homophobic themes in the ad. The ensuing fallout over the outing caused conservative [[media mogul]] [[Andrew Breitbart]] to resign from GOProud's board. This move has also caused controversy inside the group, with many top members expressing disagreement and disgust over the outing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsy.com/videos/goproud-outs-rick-perry-adviser-after-antigay-ad/ |title=GOProud Outs Rick Perry Adviser After Antigay Ad |Publisher=Newsy |date=2011-12-12 |accessdate=2011-13-12}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Formation | 2009-04-15 |
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Type | Gay conservatives |
Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
Location | |
Region served | United States |
Founders | Christopher R. Barron James M. LaSalvia |
Website | GOProud.org |
GOProud is an American tax exempt 527 organization representing conservative gays, lesbians, transgendered people, and their allies. GOProud advocates for small government conservatism at the level of federal public policy.[2] GOProud was founded by Christopher R. Barron and Jimmy LaSalvia, two former Log Cabin Republican staffers who expressed dissatisfaction at that organization's generally centrist political positions. GOProud has subsequently co-sponsored CPAC and have added political commentator/strategist Margaret Hoover, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist,[3] new media specialist Liz Mair[4] and political communications consultant Chuck Muth.[5]
History
Jimmy LaSalvia and Christopher Barron are the co-founders of GOProud. LaSalvia was the Director of Programs and Policy for the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay organization identifying with Republican ideals. Barron was the Political Director at Log Cabin Republicans before both men decided to leave with hopes of a creating a better organization that dealt with more conservative values. They wanted to focus on the issues of the conservative agenda not social issues, which Log Cabin Republicans dealt with. Barron and LaSalvia believe that same-sex marriage is a state issue and therefore wanted an organization that focussed on the real conservative agenda. [6] Margaret Hoover, a member of the advisory council, added her opinion into the mix, "GOProud has helped force gays out of the conservative establishment-- what I would call the 'conser-va-gentsia'--to take on these self-anointed leaders of social conservatism." [7]
They believe that everybody should be equal under the law. The top ten issues concerning GOProud include:
- Tax Reform
- Healthcare Reform
- Social Security Reform
- Respecting proper role of the Judiciary
- Cutting Spending in Washington
- Stand against Global Extremists
- Defend the Constitution
- Encourage Community Entrepreneurship
- Revitalizing Communities
- Second Amendment Gun RIghts [8]
On October 21, 2010, GOProud became the first gay rights organization to release a campaign commercial against Democratic candidates.[9] The commercial, titled "The Real Democrats of Washington, D.C.", specifically targets openly gay Representative Barney Frank, as well as Senator Barbara Boxer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.[10]
CPAC 2010
CPAC Is the annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. Controversy struck GOProud in 2010 at the Conservative Political Action Conference. The New organization was planning on attending the convention of conservative minds. The Family Research Council was the first to start an uproar and boycott CPAC over the GOProud invite. [11] Groups that followed the Family Research Council in boycotting included Concerned Women of America, American Principles Project, Center for Military Readiness, Liberty Council, and National Organization for Marriage. [12] These conservative groups worry that adding gays will weaken the movement.
During a panel at the 2010 CPAC, Alexander McCobin, co-founder and executive director of Students For Liberty, opened his remarks by thanking the American Conservative Union for welcoming GOProud as a co-sponsor of the event. Ryan Sorba, chairman of the Young Americans for Freedom and author of, The "Born Gay" Hoax, attempted to derail support for GOProud at CPAC. During his speech at the convention, he condemned GOProud for entering the conference but was eventually booed by the audience. [6]
Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and Vice Presidential Candidate, and Sharron Angle, 2010 Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Nevada, joined the fight in support of GOProud. Palin commended CPAC by saying she is "always in favor of freedom" and that GOProud is included in the "different, diverse groups … involved in political discourse.” Sharron Angle told Huffington Post, “We need to be very careful when we get to talk about our opinions and be inclusive.” [13]
Homocon 2010
Homocon was a meeting for GOProud members on September 25th, 2010 in New York City. Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and GOProud Donor, hosted the event at his home in the city. Ann Coulter was the headline speaker at this meeting. Her appearance seemed controversial and strange to some seeing as she is an evangelical christian. Coulter declared herself as the "right-wing Judy Garland". Christopher Barron, the co-founder had said, "Among gay conservatives, she is an icon. We could not think of anyone who we would want to party with more." [14]
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel hosted the event. Coulter told the audience that she did not support gay marriage and that marriage is not a civil right. Coulter also criticized sex education in schools. Barron defended Coulter against some critics, explaining, "Homocon 2010 was a complete and total success. GOProud set out to throw a great party, not hold a policy event, and that’s exactly what we did."[15]
Dont Ask, Don't Tell
Don't ask, don't tell is a political issue and policy enacted in 1993. This policy allowed homosexuals to serve in the military as long as their sexual orientation stayed behind bars. GOProud was an outspoken supporter of repealing the policy and made Don't ask, don't tell a priority. In order to help destroy this piece of legislation, GOProud went after the politicians who wanted to reinstate or reverse the repeal.[16] Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota, and former 2012 Candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, spoke out about the policy. Pawlenty wanted a reversal of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. GOProud made a public statement condemning Pawlenty. [17] Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania Senator and 2012 candidate for the Republican Nomination for President, is another politician who would reinstate the policy if elected President. GOProud had also condemned these remarks made by the former Senator. [18]
Republican Presidential Primary Campaign 2012
Founders Jimmy LaSalvia, who is also Executive Director, and Christopher R. Barron outed gay pollster and Perry campaign advisor Tony Fabrizio over Rick Perry's "Strong" campaign ad, citing what they viewed as homophobic themes in the ad. The ensuing fallout over the outing caused conservative media mogul Andrew Breitbart to resign from GOProud's board. This move has also caused controversy inside the group, with many top members expressing disagreement and disgust over the outing.[19]
See also
References
- ^ Mcgurn, William (2009-04-14). "Gay, Proud and Conservative". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "GOProud mission statement". Retrieved 2010-05-09.
- ^ "Board of Directors & Advisory Council". Goproud.org. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "New Media Specialist Liz Mair to Join GOProud's Advisory Council". Goproud.org. 2011-01-25. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ Chris Geidner (2011-02-12). "For GOProud, Tammy Bruce Is Out And Former ACU Executive Director Chuck Muth Is In - Poliglot". Metroweekly.com. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ a b ZELLER, SHAWN. "Out But In: New Strategy For Conservative Status." CQ Weekly 68.27 (2010): 1610-1611. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Dec. 2011.
- ^ "A New Conservative Agenda." Advocate 1051 (2011): 7-8. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Dec. 2011.
- ^ "Federal Legislative Priorities". Goproud.org. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "GOProud Unveils Television Advertising Campaign Targeting Barney Frank, Barbara Boxer and Congressional Democrats". Goproud.org. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Real Democrats of Washington DC". YouTube. 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "New GOP Gay Group Promotes Conservative Philosophy." Contemporary Sexuality 45.4 (2011): 9. Academic Search Premier. Web. 1 Dec. 2011.
- ^ Valerie Richardson, THE WASHINGTON TIMES. "CPAC Meeting Raises Gay Issue." Washington Times, The (DC) (2010): 3. Regional Business News. Web. 5 Dec. 2011.
- ^ "Gay rights groups ignore - Sarah Palin - GOProud hits back". The Daily Caller. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ Holson, Laura. "Not Done Yet." The New York Times p1(LifeStyle) Oct. 10, 2010. Web. 5 Dec. 2011
- ^ "Statement on Homocon 2010". Goproud.org. 2010-09-27. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Guess Who's Coming to CPAC?: GOProud has taken the conservative and LGBT movements by storm by being brash, loud and uncompromisingly conservative - and just as uncompromisingly gay". Metroweekly.com. 2011-02-09. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ Advocate.com Editors. "GOProud Slams Pawlenty Over DADT". The Advocate. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
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