CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES 4-3 IN FAVOR OF MARRIAGE! - The Supreme Court struck down laws that prevent the freedom to marry. Gov. Schwarzenegger said he would respect the court's ruling and reiterated his opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment. See our press release here. If we defeat the amendment in November, everything will be done in California and we can get the GOP to start talking about lowering taxes, reducing government and increasing public safety -- the things Repubicans used to win elections on.
Governor Schwarzenegger Comes Out Against Anti-Marriage Amendment - Last weekend, at the national Log Cabin Republican Convention, the Governor called a marriage amendment "a waste of time" and stated he will be there to fight it. See the moment here on video at YouTube.
READ THE 2008 PRIDE MESSAGE FROM GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER - This year's message can be found here on our web site
2008 LEGISLATION - Here is a listing of the legislation thus far that Log Cabin is tracking and our current position on each bill. 2008 Legislation
OPPOSE SB 1322 - COMMUNISM BY SEN. LOWENTHAL - Log Cabin Republicans went on record in opposition to SB 1322, which seeks to remove prohibitions on teaching Communism for purposes of indoctrinization in public schools as well as removing the findings from the law that Communism is a totalitarian dictatorship. The Revolutionary Communist Party had a stated goal to "eliminate [homosexuality]" until 2001. Contact your legislators to tell them to oppose this bill that is a slap in the face to Log Cabin veterans.
Read our letter and get information on the bill.
LOG CABIN STATE OF THE CABIN
Read the Director's update on activities last year and this year thus far.
LOG CABIN CONGRATULATES SEN. COGDILL ON HIS ELECTION TO SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER POST - Log Cabin sent a note of congratulations noting that we look forward to working with him to defeat the liberal Democrat agenda now that nearly all gay and lesbian issues have been resolved in California.
 ANOTHER LOG CABIN APPOINTEE- THIS MAKE THE FIRST GAY-GOP COUPLE - Kevin Broadwater, 43, of Laguna Hills, has been appointed to the State Independent Living Council. Broadwater is the partner of Log Cabin California Director James Vaughn and marks the first time a gay Republican couple have served in an administration (at least to our knowledge). Congrats to Kevin and James.
LOG CABIN ENDORSES RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS.
Log Cabin notified Assemblyman Benoit and the GOP Assembly Caucus that it endorsed AJR 46 regarding the right to bear arms for self defense; noting that gays and lesbians are the victims of hate crimes and this will provide a measure of self defense.
GOVERNOR NOMINATES PETER HANKWITZ TO THE STUDENT AID COMMISSION - Peter makes the 13th appointment in a year by the Governor. This position requires Senate confirmation. We congratulate Peter on his well deserved nomination and applaud the Governor once again for his commitment to the best and brightest in our state.
 GOVERNOR NAMES APPOINTEE FROM LOG CABIN RANKS- Alex Calero was appointed to the State Board of Psychology today by Governor Schwarzenegger. Log Cabin is excited to have passed this milestone and congratulate the Governor and Alex on this appointment.
NOTE: ENDA passed due to 35 Republicans providing the margin of victory, including three from California: Mary Bono (R-45), David Dreier (R-26) and John Campbell (R-48). Please be sure to thank them for their vote and support!
2007 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD - See how the GOP members of the Legislature scored on legislation tracked by Log Cabin. View the Scorecard here.
LOG CABIN RESPONDS TO MARRIAGE VETO AND SIGNING OF PRO-LGBT LEGISLATION: See our response.
GOVERNOR VETOES MARRIAGE BILL AS EXPECTED. SIGNS EIGHT OTHER PRO-LGBT BILLS - See the results of which bills were signed and our recommendations to the Governor on which bills we supported, were neutral on and opposed.
JAMES VAUGHN, LOG CABIN CALIFORNIA DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO STATE BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS EXAMINING COMMITTEE BY GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER. This body oversees the State Bar Exam, the accreditation of law schools and the morals of lawyers. This brings to nine the number of Log Cabin appointees to state boards and commissions.
ALAN HOWARD, NATIONAL LOG CABIN BOARD MEMBER, APPOINTED TO CALIFORNIA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL BOARD
 Yet another Log Cabin member has been appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to an important state board. Alan will bring important business leadership to the task of serving the Governor. Our congratulations to him.
LOG CABIN RESPONSE TO PASSAGE OF THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL:
“We’re encouraged by the show of support for marriage equality by the people of California as expressed through their representatives. This is another milestone in the ongoing discussion with California voters on this important topic. We are mindful that a decision is pending from the California Supreme Court on this matter next year as well and would prefer that the Court had weighed in first so that the Legislature could implement or respond to the court decision. Governor Schwarzenegger has expressed his personal support for marriage equality in the past and we encourage him to continue in dialogue with Log Cabin Republicans on this important issue to address his concerns about how marriage equality is to be achieved.”
James Vaughn, Director - California Log Cabin Republicans
 DON NORTE APPOINTED TO GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES - Another Log Cabin member has been appointed to the administration by Governor Schwarzenegger. Don and his partner Kevin are thrilled and they have been staunch supporters and leaders of our organization and we're very proud of him.
LEN OLDS APPOINTED TO CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES Governor Schwarzenegger appointed one of the founders of Log Cabin Republicans yesterday to the Council for the Humanities. Len has been a great inspirational leader to the entire organization and he is very deserving of this honor and recognition.
ASSEMBLY PASSES RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HATE CRIMES BILL 70-1
24 GOP members of the Assembly voted in favor of AJR 29 which calls on Congress and Pres. Bush to pass the federal Hate Crimes Bill. Seven others were listed as not present, not voting or abstaining. Vote Results Please take a moment to call these leaders to thank them for their important vote in support. It's important that they hear from us when they vote for equality to know that we appreciate their efforts.
ALSO: AB 394 Safe Place to Learn Act passes Senate Education Committee 7-2 with GOP support. Details
 HOW GAY OR LESBIAN IS YOUR CITY?
We've updated our data to include every incorporated city in California. Based on 2000 U.S. Census Data, a "Gay Index" was created to determine a basic average number of same sex households for a city. We also now have the Overall Index, the Gay Male Index and the Lesbian Index. Look up your city here. ALSO: Find out how gay or lesbian your Republican Legislative District is by selecting the Assembly or Senate.
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NATIONAL POLL OF REPUBLICANS FINDS STRONG SUPPORT FOR EQUALITY FOR GAYS AND LESBIANS
A national poll of Republicans on a wide variety of issues found the base of the GOP is more in sync with Log Cabin than with Lou Sheldon on Gay and Lesbian issues. Did you know that 67% of social conservatives oppose allowing employers to fire people for being gay or lesbian? See the letter sent to California GOP leaders and elected officials which highlights the results.
See the Full Survey Results (PDF file)
ALSO: WHICH GOVERNOR HAS SIGNED THE MOST PRO-LGBT LEGISLATION?
We also compiled a list of the most significant legislation signed into law in California. You may be surprised at the results. In addition, the Governor has appointed 27 gay, lesbian and bisexual people to his staff, boards and commissions.
See the legislative record here.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Wants You!
Seeking the best and brightest, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is recruiting Californians for appointment to state boards and commissions. Log Cabin is assisting by recruiting our best and brightest for consideration. More than 30 have stepped forward and are currently being vetted. Log Cabin state Director James Vaughn has met several times with the Appointments Secretary to help facilitate that search. If you would like to be considered for an appointment, please contact James Vaughn at jvaughn@logcabin.org. First, be sure to select the board or commission(s) you are interested in and apply online at the Governor's Appointments Site.
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