Scroll To Top

conservative organizations

Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ Record Touted on Bizarre Ads in Iowa

Nobody knows where they’re coming from or who’s paying for them.

Bid to Repeal Trans Nondiscrimination Law Underway in Md.

A conservative organization has announced its intent to challenge the state's recently-passed trans nondiscrimination bill despite the support of 71 percent of residents.

Male Herschel Walker Staffer Says GOP Activist Matt Schlapp Groped Him

Schlapp is chair of the American Conservative Union, which organizes the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Russian Groups Want Elton John Banned

A conservative parents' organization and a religious organization are launching a campaign to stop Elton John from performing in Russia this December.

NOM Censures N.J. Gov. Christie for Dropping Marriage Equality Appeal

The conservative organization's president called the act a 'disqualifying failure' that will destroy Christie's higher ambitions in the GOP.

The End of GOProud

The gay conservative group officially closes up shop, though organizers say it will reemerge with a new name, format, and mission.

At Least 50 Groups in the U.S. Advocated Banning Books This Year

They range from local Facebook or online groups to more established conservative organizations, and they often targeted LGBTQ-themed books.

No Room for Gay Log Cabin at Conservative Conference

Organizers of the Western Conservative Summit have told Log Cabin Republicans it can't have a booth there because Log Cabin 'exists to redefine the family.'

FRC Shooting Suspect May Have Had Plans for Second Shooting

The man who shot a Family Research Council security guard last Wednesday may have planned to open fire on another Christian conservative organization.

Anti-Transgender 'Free Speech Bus' Met With Protests in Santiago

Sponsored by several conservative organizations, a so-called free speech bus promoting anti-transgender messaging was met with protests as it made its way into the Government Square in Santiago, Chile. ​

Log Cabin Republicans Name First Female Director

Jerri Ann Henry previous led the Young Conservatives for Freedom to Marry campaign.

Op-ed: CPAC Debacle Shows GOP Hasn't Evolved

Social conservatives block Republican gay groups from CPAC and prompt headlines like "What GOP Makeover?"

Why Some Longtime Gay Republicans Oppose Trump

Many gay Republicans have been turned off by Donald Trump, but some activists think a diverse group of LGBTQ+ people can build a more inclusive party.

Calif. Bill Challenges Boy Scouts' Antigay Policy

The state Senate has approved legislation that would make the organization ineligible for nonprofit tax breaks if it continues to bar gay adults from serving as scout leaders.