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Log Cabin Republicans Drop Trans Rights, Rebrand as LGB Group

8/21/2026

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Log Cabin Republicans announced they will stop advocating for transgender rights and will identify as an LGB advocacy group.
President Ross Hemminger said the board voted to narrow advocacy to sexual orientation and conservative values.
Hemminger accused the transgender movement of pushing radical gender ideology in schools and supporting minors’ gender-affirming care.
GLAAD said labeling the shift a “trans agenda” frames basic rights as threatening.

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Log Cabin Republicans announced they will stop advocating for transgender rights and will identify as an LGB advocacy group.
President Ross Hemminger said the board voted to narrow advocacy to sexual orientation and conservative values.
Hemminger accused the transgender movement of pushing radical gender ideology in schools and supporting minors’ gender-affirming care.
GLAAD said labeling the shift a “trans agenda” frames basic rights as threatening.