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Kemp campaign embraced support from group attacking LGBTQ Georgians that urged its supporters to “intentionally reject” Pride Month
After a new story from The Georgia Voice revealed that Frontline Policy Action, a right-wing anti-LGBTQ organization, urged its supporters to “intentionally reject” Pride Month, Georgia LGBTQ leaders are calling on Brian Kemp to reject the group’s endorsement. Upon receiving Frontline Policy Action’s backing in the Republican Primary, Kemp said he was “honored” to have their support and noted that he had “worked alongside them…to deliver historic wins for the conservative movement.”
In its email calling on supporters to reject Pride Month, Frontline Policy Action declared that “The LGBTQ+ lifestyle is exactly that — sin,” and “…the LGBTQ+ Agenda is a desire to normalize sin, to impose ‘acceptance’ of sin on others, and to ‘groom’ a rising generation to view anyone willing to stand for truth as hateful, bigoted, and narrow-minded.”
The Georgia Voice’s report also noted how the governor’s “anti-LGBTQ leadership” has impacted the state — Georgia ranked 33rd in the U.S. for LGBTQ equality in the 2022 Out Leadership State LGBTQ Business Climate Index. And despite other Republican leaders opposing anti-equality bills that would allow discrimination against the LGBTQ community, Kemp has repeatedly pledged his support for this type of legislation
“Frontline Policy Action’s anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is hateful and harmful — and Brian Kemp’s decision to stand with this group signals that under his leadership, Georgia supports discriminating and marginalizing vulnerable communities. We strongly urge the governor to reject their endorsement, distance himself from this discriminatory organization, and demonstrate with his actions that all are welcome in Georgia. Standing with Frontline Policy Action sends the wrong message to Georgians that it’s ok to use religion as justification to discriminate and hate someone who is different, and tells companies that Georgia isn’t an inclusive place for business. Under Kemp’s leadership, Georgia is ranked 33rd on the LGBTQ Business Climate Index. We can do better. We deserve better,” said State Representative Sam Park, the first openly gay man elected to Georgia’s General Assembly
“Governor Kemp should disavow Frontline Policy Action’s support and distance himself from their hateful rhetoric. With their own comments, it’s clear that they want nothing less than to erase LGBTQ Georgians and our families from public life. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen threats of violence directed at the LGBTQ community, including death threats against students in Georgia who were organizing a rally at the State Capitol in support of transgender children, at a level not seen in decades. Frontline’s extremist views run counter to the views of the vast majority of Georgians who solidly believe that no one should face discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender identity,” stated Jeff Graham, Georgia Equality Executive Director.
Read more on Frontline Policy Action’s hateful rhetoric and call to supporters to “intentionally reject” Pride Month:
The Georgia Voice: Conservative Organization Endorsing Gov. Kemp Urges Supporters to Reject Pride
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