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[News Clips: George W. Bush and Gay Republicans]

Description: Video recording of a "Fox News Live" broadcast, a broadcast of "The World Today" from CNN, and a "CBS Morning News" broadcast, all covering the George W. Bush presidential campaign. The reporters discuss his upcoming meeting with John McCain, his meeting with gay republicans, and other policy points that Bush is working towards.
Date: April 14, 2000
Duration: 6 minutes 11 seconds
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[News Clip: Log Cabin Republicans Rally]

Description: Video recording of a Log Cabin Republicans rally at the Fort Worth water gardens. Behind the speakers are people holding signs. Those belonging to LCR members include "Rally for Liberty", "Exclusion is not Inclusion", "Barry Goldwater good for Liberty I miss them both!", "Hate is not a family value", "I see the circus but where's the big tent", "Lesbian & Gay Equality", and the HRC logo. Those belonging to protesters include "Homosexuality is a Hell/Fire Sin!!" and one that lists out multiple g… more
Date: June 13, 1998
Duration: 7 minutes 04 seconds
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[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, December 21, 2000]

Description: A letter from Charles C. Francis, on DCI New Media stationery, to Senator Alan Simpson requesting Simpson serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Republican Unity Coalition's inaugural luncheon. Francis mentions others who will be attending and comments on Simpson's remarks after the murder of Matthew Shepherd. Also included are clippings about the group and Francis' work, an invitation to the event, and voting percentages for George W. Bush.
Date: December 21, 2000
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
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["Bush in Reversal, to Meet With a Gay Republican Group" article, April 8, 2000]

Description: An article, written by Frank Bruni for The New York Times, that covers an upcoming meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republicans. The meeting was set up by Charles C. Francis. The piece also covers a recent speech he delivered at the National Hispanic Women's Conference.
Date: April 8, 2000
Creator: Bruni, Frank
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["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004]

Description: An article, written by Debra Rosenberg and Mark Miller for Newsweek, about President George W. Bush's support of the marriage amendment that would ban gay and lesbian marriages at the federal level. It includes the response of Charles C. Francis and other gay and lesbian Republicans. An advertisement follows the article.
Date: March 8, 2004
Creator: Rosenberg, Debra & Miller, Mark
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["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release]

Description: A press release written by Charles C. Francis, as Co-Chairman of the Republican Unity Coalition, about the recent comments of Senator Rick Santorum comparing homosexuality to bigamy, incest, polygamy, and adultery. Francis requests an immediate apology but does not condemn Santorum for his actions.
Date: April 23, 2003
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
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["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000]

Description: An article, written by Terry M. Neal for The Washington Post, that covers the then presidential candidate George W. Bush's opinion and policy surrounding gay and lesbian workers and applicants. The piece notes the work Bush's campaign group did in the lead-up to his meeting with the Log Cabin Republicans and cites Bush's previous interviews and stances on the topics.
Date: April 14, 2000
Creator: Neal, Terry M.
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["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001]

Description: An article written by Elizabeth Becker for the New York Times about the acknowledgement of the Republican Unity Coalition and inclusion of gay and lesbian people in ceremonies. The piece also speaks about the opinions of the new president George W. Bush and vice president Dick Cheney.
Date: January 26, 2001
Creator: Becker, Elizabeth
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["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation]

Description: An invitation to an event titled, "An Inauguration of Republican Unity". The inaugural breakfast event was hosted by the Republican Unity Coalition to honor the election of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney.
Date: January 19, 2001
Creator: The Republican Unity Coalition
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[Letter from Emily Gray to Charles Francis, June 9, 2004]

Description: A letter from Emily Gray to Charles C. Francis inviting him to attend the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City as part of the Bush's "Friends and Family" program. The letter contains information for lodgings and transportation and mentions a reservation and questionnaire to fill out as well as one if Francis is unable to attend.
Date: July 9, 2004
Creator: Gray, Emily
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["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article]

Description: An article from The Dallas Morning News written by Todd J. Gillman. The piece covers the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas protesting their unfair treatment from Republican Convention leaders as well as from spokesman Robert Black, who likened the group to the KKK.
Date: June 1998
Creator: Gillman, Todd J.
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[Front page of 'The Washington Blade', August 4, 2000]

Description: The front page of the LGBT newspaper 'The Washington Blade' with various articles on it. At the top are "D.C. Gay liaison fired", "Over the rainbow", and "Double whammy". Below are sections of three other articles titled "Something about Mary", "'We shut them out'", and "Working the lavender tranches". The majority of articles are about the gay and lesbian response to recent Republican policies and political events.
Date: August 4, 2000
Creator: The Washington Blade
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[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001]

Description: A letter that was faxed to Karen Hughes from Charles C. Francis. The letter is about an issue surrounding the Salvation Army and their position on gay and lesbian workers and rights. Francis expresses his concerns for President George W. Bush to be labeled as anti-gay due to the issue and also expresses his hopes to meet and discuss the issue.
Date: July 11, 2001
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
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[Two emails to Charles C. Francis, August 24, 1999]

Description: The first is an email from Walter Olson to Charles C. Francis about the anti-gay pledge, and a piece that Olson wrote about it. The second is an email from Karl Rove to Charles C. Francis and it is also about the anti-gay pledge being circulated by Bill Horn.
Date: August 24, 1999
Creator: Olson, Walter & Rove, Karl
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[Article from The Dallas Voice, June 12, 1998]

Description: Clipping from the Dallas Voice newspaper of an article titled "Log Cabin to lead demonstration". The piece informs readers of the reason and location for the upcoming demonstration which will be held at the Fort Worth Water Gardens during a GOP gathering.
Date: June 12, 1998
Creator: Nash, Tammye
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["An Evening with Mary Cheney" invite with note on back]

Description: An invitation to a reception titled "An Evening with Mary Cheney" sent out by the Republican Unity Coalition. In the space that the recipient is meant to fill out an arrow pointing down and the word "over" is written. On the back of the invitation is a handwritten note from the recipient that reads "PLEASE REMOVE MY NAME FROM YOUR LIST. GAY REPUBLICANS ARE THE SAME AS THE JEWS WHO Collaborated WITH THE NAZIS - ALL ABOUT PERSONAL SELF INTEREST. MARY CHENEY is GAY WHEN IT SUITS HER. WHY ISN'T SHE… more
Date: 2002
Creator: Bragman, Howard
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