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["Bush, gay Republican group make amends" article, April 12, 2000] (open access)

["Bush, gay Republican group make amends" article, April 12, 2000]

An article, written by Christopher Lee for The Dallas Morning News, about the a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and gay and lesbian Republican supporters. The piece includes remarks from advocates and past policies held by Bush.
Date: April 12, 2000
Creator: Lee, Christopher
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["GOP Group Calls for Tolerance Towards Gays" article, January 21, 2001] (open access)

["GOP Group Calls for Tolerance Towards Gays" article, January 21, 2001]

An article, written by Edward Walsh for The Washington Post, about the Republican Unity Coalition and their calls to include gay and lesbian Republicans in the party. It also mentions the Log Cabin Republicans.
Date: January 21, 2001
Creator: Walsh, Edward
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library

["I'm a Better Man" button 3]

A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, May 1, 2001] (open access)

[Handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, May 1, 2001]

A handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles C. Francis thanking him. The note reads "Dear Charles, You really are a a dear friend, excellent advisor, & true Texas gentleman. Thanks so much for your friendship & your counsel. All the best, Scott". It was written on White House stationery.
Date: May 1, 2001
Creator: Evertz, Scott
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush Admin. Broadens Gay Overtures" article, October 27, 2001] (open access)

["Bush Admin. Broadens Gay Overtures" article, October 27, 2001]

An article, written by David Crary for The Washington Post, about the Bush administration's early support for gay and lesbian individuals and the response from the socially conservative right as well as the left.
Date: October 27, 2001
Creator: Crary, David
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["RUC Files Amicus Brief in Lawrence v. Texas" article, September 17, 2002] (open access)

["RUC Files Amicus Brief in Lawrence v. Texas" article, September 17, 2002]

An article draft covering the filing of an amicus brief by the Republican Unity Coalition. The brief is being applied to the Lawrence v. Texas Supreme Court case that has to do with "homosexual conduct" and its legality.
Date: September 17, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

["I'm a Better Man" button 2]

A button that is blue and reads "'I'm a Better Man' George W. Bush April 13, 2000". It was used during the George W. Bush Presidential campaign.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Republican Unity Coalition press release, October] (open access)

[Republican Unity Coalition press release, October]

A press release from the Republican Unity Coalition stating that they will not be endorsing any candidate in the Presidential elections. They cite Bush's recent statements about amending the U.S. Constitution on the basis of same-sex marriage and state that it is a state's decision not a federal decision. At the top is contact information for Gene Lawson, Executive Director of RUC.
Date: 2004-10~
Creator: Republican Unity Coalition
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Picture of Charles Francis at Philadelphia event]

A photograph of Charles C. Francis speaking into a microphone during an event titled "Honoring Gay & Lesbian Republicans", that was held in Philadelphia. There are banners on the wall behind him and microphones from news stations on the podium in front of him.
Date: 2000
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush to name conservative, gays to AIDS panel" article, April 1, 2002] (open access)

["Bush to name conservative, gays to AIDS panel" article, April 1, 2002]

An article, written by Lou Chibbaro Jr. for the Washington Blade, about the new group of advisors who will be tackling the HIV/AIDS issue with President George W. Bush. The article lists out the new members and also points to supporters and raises concerns that some have over what the group's outcome will be.
Date: April 1, 2002
Creator: Chibbaro, Lou, Jr.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Justices, 6-3, Legalize Gay Sexual Conduct in Sweeping Reversal of Court's '86 Ruling" article, JUne 27, 2003] (open access)

["Justices, 6-3, Legalize Gay Sexual Conduct in Sweeping Reversal of Court's '86 Ruling" article, JUne 27, 2003]

An article on the front page of The New York Times, written by Linda Greenhouse, that covers the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Lawrence v Texas case overturning the ban on gay sexual conduct. Another article about New York's under-financed schools shares the cover page.
Date: June 27, 2003
Creator: Greenhouse, Linda
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, December 21, 2000] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, December 21, 2000]

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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emily Gray to Charles Francis, June 9, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Emily Gray to Charles Francis, June 9, 2004]

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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Question of Loyalty" article, March 13, 2001] (open access)

["A Question of Loyalty" article, March 13, 2001]

An article, written by Chris Bull for the LGBT magazine "The Advocate", that covers the Republican Unity Coalition, Log Cabin Republicans, and their members' responses to the new Bush administration. On the second page is an advertisement for a new movie.
Date: March 13, 2001
Creator: Bull, Chris
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush Backs Bid To Block Gays From Marrying" article, July 31, 2003] (open access)

["Bush Backs Bid To Block Gays From Marrying" article, July 31, 2003]

An article, written by Neil A. Lewis for The New York Times, covering President George W. Bush's backing of an anti-gay marriage act. The article shares the front page with two others.
Date: July 31, 2003
Creator: Lewis, Neil A.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Bush Says He Won't Hesitate to Appoint Gays to Jobs" article, April 14, 2000]

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.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Mary Cheney to Charles Francis, May 19, 2003] (open access)

[Email from Mary Cheney to Charles Francis, May 19, 2003]

An email from Mary Cheney to Charles C. Francis informing Francis of Cheney's resignation from her position on the advisory board of the Republican Unity Coalition.
Date: May 19, 2003
Creator: Cheney, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation] (open access)

["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation]

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
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release] (open access)

["Republican Unity Coalition (RUC) Statement on Senator Santorum" press release]

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.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

["Bush in Reversal, to Meet With a Gay Republican Group" article, April 8, 2000]

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
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Mary Cheney joins 'gay-straight' GOP group" article, April 26, 2002] (open access)

["Mary Cheney joins 'gay-straight' GOP group" article, April 26, 2002]

An article written for the Washington Blade about Mary Cheney joining the Republican Unity Coalition's advisory board. The piece includes comments from RUC Co-Chairman Charles C. Francis and also mentions another newer member President Gerald R. Ford.
Date: April 26, 2002
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004] (open access)

["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004]

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
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002] (open access)

[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002]

An email from Mary J. Matalin to Charles C. Francis about a meeting she had with Mary Cheney and the money Francis' group, the Republican Unity Coalition, had raised for senatorial campaigns.
Date: August 21, 2002
Creator: Matalin, Mary J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001] (open access)

["Wariness and Optimism Vie as Gays View New President" article, January 26, 2001]

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
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library