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News for July 4, 2009

Victory Fund endorses Steve Pougnet for Congress
Created 6-30-2009 3:36 pm

The Victory Fund has endorsed Palm Springs, Calif. Mayor Steve Pougnet in his bid for Congress. He is among 15 new endorsements made in June, bringing the yearly total to 55 endorsed candidates.

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Victory for Adam Ebbin
July 15, 2009
Halo Lounge
1435 P Street NW
Washington, DC
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9th Annual San Diego Women's Pride Brunch
July 18, 2009
Kemo Sabe
3958 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
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9th Annual Gay & Lesbian Leadership Awards
September 30, 2009
The W Hotel
515 15th Street NW
Washington DC
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2009 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference
December 3, 2009
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, California
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Openly gay commissioner sponsors resolution calling for repeal of DADT
Jul 2nd

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UK Conservative Party could add seven more openly gay MPs
Jul 2nd
While three openly gay Tory MPs currently serve in the British Parliament, the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party may soon triple their number of out officials. According to research conducted by ConservativeHome, a conservative UK blog, the party could elect up to seven
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PRESS RELEASE:

Victory Fund celebrates 40th anniversary of Stonewall
Created 6-26-2009 6:02 pm

On June 28, 1969, a small group of men and women in a New York City bar stood up for themselves and fought back, giving voice to a movement that has spanned more than four decades.
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NEWS:

Candidate of the Month: Charles Pugh
Created 6-09-2009 3:07 pm

Detroit has never had an openly LGBT city councilmember, but that could change if Charles Pugh is victorious. The well-known former TV anchor says he’s ready to help rebuild his city.
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NEWS:

Victory in New Hampshire!
Created 6-03-2009 4:24 pm

The Victory Fund applauds New Hampshire’s out lawmakers and all who helped achieve marriage equality.
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IN THE NEWS:

Would Harvey Milk be proud of us?
Created 5-22-2009 7:06 am

May 22^nd would have been Harvey Milk’s 79^th birthday. Would he be proud of our progress today? The Victory Fund’s Chuck Wolfe says yes and no.

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CANDIDATE UPDATE:

Candidate of the Month: Annise Parker
Created 5-19-2009 3:16 pm

Houston City Controller Annise Parker is running for mayor. Learn about how you can be part of her historic campaign.
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Nickie Antonio
Councilmember
Lakewood, OH City Council
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James Llanas
Councilmember
Maplewood, MN City Council
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Annise Parker
Mayor
City of Houston
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Charles Pugh
Councilmember
Detroit, MI City Council
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Karin Uhlich
Councilmember
Tucson, AZ City Council
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