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Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Nat. Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association 4 Outword Magazine September 26, 2019 - October 10, 2019 • No. 633 outwordmagazine.com Republicans With Blood On Their Hands commentary by Mark Segal, philadelphia Gay News ast week, the Philadelphia Gay News reported that the local chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans (LGBT Republicans) Lare going along with the national organization and endorsing Donald Trump for re-election. Now, before you ask what most are but because you support those who roll back thinking: “How can any LGBT person our rights. support the Republican party these days, It would be fine to be a Republican and which is as homophobic as it comes and, stand with pride as a conservative and try to even worse, support Donald Trump, who get Republicans to appreciate LGBT rights. has literally destroyed the few LGBT rights But LGBT people who support Trump are we have gained in the last 50 years?” The like what the Black community once called answer is simple, Log Cabin Republicans Black individuals who supported the status literally put our community last among quo, Uncle Tom’s. their priorities, which speaks volumes Also of note: one of the architects of Bush’s about their self-pride. anti-LGBT campaign was a gay man named All LGBT media has a responsibility to Ken Mehlman, who, at the time, I wrote, cover our entire community, including “had blood on his hands.” I wrote that LGBT Republican’s, but this story showed a knowing that LGBT youth would see all of contrast to previous elections and not one the homophobia proffered by their president you’d expect. When George W. Bush was and many would face bullying, or worse. running for re-election, the national Log Mehlman eventually owned up to his Cabin Republicans organization endorsed “errors.” But the damage to those coming out him, but, with pride and their heads held was already done. Supporting anti-LGBT high, the Philadelphia chapter stood their campaigns hurts those who are attempting ground against homophobia and stated to appreciate who they are. It also denies that they would not endorse a president people in many states employment, housing who not only wouldn’t advance LGBT and public accommodations protections. issues but also ran a campaign that was What would provide those protections? The anti-LGBT marriage. You remember those Equality Act, and one man is standing in the famous words, “Marriage is between one way of its passage: Republican Senator Mitch man and one woman.” The Bush McConnell. Even if he allowed a vote, Trump administration even attempted to put wouldn’t sign it. marriage equality measures on as many My mantra this year: I don’t care which state ballots as possible. Philadelphia’s Democratic candidate you currently support, LGBT Republicans held their heads high but once someone is nominated at the and said enough is enough. National Convention, you need to not only Trump is a thousand times worse than support that person, but also get out and Bush, and if you support him, you should vote for them. Otherwise, you’re as bad and hang your head in shame. You should be self-loathing as those in the Log Cabin shameful not because you’re a Republican, Republicans organization. 6 Outword Magazine September 26, 2019 - October 10, 2019 • No. 633 outwordmagazine.com Give Back On October 10 At commentary by Mark Segal, philadelphia Gay News Sacramento’s 5th Annual Dining Out For Life Event ark your calendars and make your reservations: Sunburst Projects is gearing up to host its 5th annual Dining Out MFor Life® fundraiser event on October 10. Dining Out For Life® is an international event that takes place in more than 60 cities across North America each year, generating over $7 million dollars for HIV/AIDS agencies.