The Log Cabin Republicans (LCR) is an organization that works within the Republican Party to advocate equal rights for all Americans, including gays and lesbians and others in the United States. The group's constituency supports the Republican Party and advocates for the rights of gay and lesbian Americans.
The 30-year old organization has state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time office in Washington, DC, a federal political action committee and state political action committees.
In May 2010, the National Board of Directors named R. Clarke Cooper as the organization's new Executive Director.
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