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Results: 1-50 of 173 Number of pages: 1, 2, 3, 4 next Florida AFL-CIO Unanimously Endorses Mark LaFontaineTue, Jun 24th 2008, 08:32Florida House candidate and Victory endorsee Mark LaFontaine received the unanimous endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO for District 92. The Florida AFL-CIO represents 500,000 workers, retirees and their families. Kraus helps pass Pittsburgh domestic partnership registryTue, Jun 17th 2008, 16:22The Pittsburgh City Council gave final approval today to a domestic partner registry. Openly gay city council member and former Victory Fund endorsee Bruce Kraus wrote the legislation. Randi Shade unseats incumbentMon, Jun 16th 2008, 10:50Victory Fund-endorsed candidate Randi Shade won a seat on the Austin City Council on Saturday, soundly defeating incumbent Jennifer Kim. She will be the city's first openly gay councilmember. Bliss wins Maine primaryThu, Jun 12th 2008, 13:03Larry Bliss won his Democratic primary by a wide margin on Tuesday. Bliss, who seeks a seat in the Maine State Senate, will advance to a general election where he is heavily favored. Birmingham school board votes to keep law firmsThu, Jun 12th 2008, 09:14Howard Bayless, chair of the finance committee, said it's the board's duty to constituents to pursue the lowest-cost, highest-quality legal services for the system. Veiga helps pass Colorado non-discrimination lawThu, Jun 5th 2008, 12:31Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signed a bill outlawing discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people when seeking housing. Openly lesbian state Rep. Jennifer Veiga introduced the bill. Express Gay News reports on Victory Fund endorsement of Mark LaFontaineThu, Jun 5th 2008, 12:24Express Gay News reports on the Victory Fund's endorsement of Mark LaFontaine. Oklahoma wind power has vast potentialThu, May 29th 2008, 08:25Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Jim Roth wrote the following article for Tulsa World, extolling the potential of wind energy. Victory candidates vie for office in OregonWed, May 28th 2008, 20:12Victory-endorsed candidates Sam Adams and Kate Brown face potentially decisive primaries this evening as voters turn in their ballots. Adams hopes to become the next mayor of Portland while Brown seeks the office of Secretary of State. Webb becomes Virginia's first gay African-American elected to officeThu, May 22nd 2008, 11:14In his first bid for elected office, Lawrence Webb won a seat on the Falls Church City Council by a margin of 39 votes. The Victory Fund's political staff launched an intense get-out-the-vote effort to secure the win. Victory Fund releases annual reportMon, May 19th 2008, 12:28New publication reveals that nearly 90 percent of the Victory Fund's budget goes directly to training and support of LGBT candidates. Read the entire report online here. Sam Adams approaches pivotal 50 percent mark in mayoral raceMon, May 19th 2008, 12:28Portland City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Sam Adams has nearly reached the 50 percent mark according to a recent poll. If Adams pulls in more than half of the vote in his primary, he will not face a general election. Jamie McLeod speaks on California marriage rulingMon, May 19th 2008, 11:28McLeod speaks with other leaders on the California Supreme Court ruling overturning the state's ban on marriage. See the video here. Two Solano newspapers endorse CabaldonWed, May 14th 2008, 08:22Both of Solano's daily newspapers have enthusiastically endorsed Cabaldon's candidacy. Austin American-Statesman endorses Randi ShadeTue, May 13th 2008, 10:05The newspaper backs Shade over incumbent Jennifer Kim, stating that Shade "has experience running a business, impressive credentials and readiness to tackle the tough challenges facing Austin." Kevin Lee advances in race for state legislatureTue, May 13th 2008, 10:05Lee defeated his Democratic primary opponent by a margin of 58 percent to 42 percent. If he wins the competitive general election, he would become the state's only openly gay legislator. Health care workers endorse HirshfieldTue, May 13th 2008, 10:04Four influential unions representing thousands of nurses, heath care workers and teachers in Sonoma County have endorsed Maddy Hirshfield in the race for 5th District Supervisor. Statesman Journal endorses Brown for secretary of stateMon, May 5th 2008, 09:05Salem newspaper writes: Her nine years as Senate majority leader gave her experience in working with colleagues, other elected officials and everyday Oregonians. Webb campaigns in northern VirginiaMon, May 5th 2008, 09:03April's candidate of the month, Lawrence Webb, hopes to become Falls Church, Va.'s next city councilmember. Having already picked up key endorsements, he would be the state's first gay African American to hold public office. Pettis leads by 7 points in new pollMon, May 5th 2008, 09:01An independent poll conducted last week showed Greg Pettis in a commanding position to win the Democratic primary in California's 80th Assembly District. Lehmberg trounces opponent in Texas D.A. runoffMon, May 5th 2008, 09:00Rosemary Lehmberg defeated Mindy Montford last night, earning 65 percent of the vote in the runoff election for Travis County district attorney. With no Republican challenger, Lehmberg will be the presumptive winner of the general election. Laurette Healey gets an A on educationFri, May 2nd 2008, 14:04
California Community Colleges Vice Chancellor Dr. Tod Burnett and Los Angeles Community College Board Trustee Georgia Mercer have endorsed 40th District State Assembly Candidate Laurette Healey. Sinema serves as leader on LGBT issues in Arizona legislatureMon, Apr 28th 2008, 10:02Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has made headlines in Arizona through her LGBT advocacy, helping to effectively kill a state ban on marriage equality as well as launching a petition drive to make anti-gay discrimination illegal. Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles endorse HealeyMon, Apr 28th 2008, 10:01Victory candidate Laurette Healey has been endorsed by the Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles in her bid for California State Assembly. Lehmberg endorsed for Travis County, Texas DAMon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:14Victory endorsee Rosemary Lehmberg received the endorsement of the Austin American-Statesman. The paper said the Lehmberg, whose runoff election is April 8, has experience her competition can't match. Christopher Cabaldon gets endorsement of California DemocratsMon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:14The current mayor of West Sacramento won the support of the state Democratic Club in his bid for California state Assembly. Wesley Chesbro endorses Sonoma County supervisor candidate Maddy HirshfieldMon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:14"She understands what’s at stake and has always done what’s right. She will be an excellent supervisor,” the former state senator said. America is listening to Kern's anti-gay tiradeFri, Apr 18th 2008, 08:15Since Friday, the remarks made by Rep. Kern have spread far and wide. Margaret Cho and Ellen DeGeneres have condemned her speech and the original YouTube clip has surpassed 700,000 views. Mott Oxford cites students' appearance with legislators meeting refusalMon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:09The office of Jeanette Mott Oxford (D-St. Louis) put out a press release Thursday claiming State Rep. Jane Cunningham refused to meet with students Desiree Bain and Austyn Langston of Jackson County because “she found their appearance very difficult to look at.” Bullying accusations at the CapitolMon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:07State Representatives including Jeanette Mott-Oxford came forward Thursday, saying fellow Representative Jane Cunningham discriminated against students during a recent lobbying day because of how they looked, and possibly their sexual orientation. An open letter to Sally KernFri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:55From Victory Fund CEO Chuck Wolfe: The point is this: your words have consequences. Ask Judy Shepherd -- her son, Matthew, was viciously murdered ten years ago by people who think like you. Pettis receives labor, Democratic endorsementsFri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:52Cathedral City Councilmember Greg Pettis scored the endorsement of local and national progressive leaders last week, picking up the support of Progressive Majority, the Palm Springs Democratic Club and the San Diego/Imperial County Central Labor Council. We're listening...Mon, Mar 31st 2008, 15:01Last week, the Victory Fund released an audio recording of an Oklahoma state legislator speaking at a public meeting. She proceeded to make some jaw-dropping assertions about the LGBT community. Gay Washington legislators celebrate expanded partnership rightsMon, Mar 31st 2008, 14:57“There has been a profound shift in public understanding. It’s important for us to do as much as we can to protect our families,” said Washington state Rep. Jamie Pedersen. Four Victory endorsees advance after Texas primary electionThu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:35Lupe Valdez, Rosemary Lehmberg, Andres Pereira and Steve Kirkland will all move on to runoff or general elections. Valdez defeated three opponents, winning more than 50 percent of the vote and avoiding a runoff. Outgoing DA endorses Lehmberg for Travis County DAThu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:34"She has risen to the position of first assistant precisely because of her leadership qualities, her judgment and her ability to set that crucial tone of respectfulness that brings people together," he said. Flaherty wins primary electionTue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:40Patrick Flaherty, candidate for Milwakee's Common Council, emerged as the top vote-getter in his primary election last night. He will go up against the second-place finisher in the general election on April 1. Frank among he most powerful members of CongressMon, Mar 10th 2008, 09:59U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is the seventh most powerful member of the House of Representatives, according to a report released this week. Fellow Bay State Democrats Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry were ranked second and 12th in the Senate, respectively. Connecticut legislator comes outWed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25Connecticut State Rep. Jason Bartlett publicly came out today during a meeting with The News-Times. The announcement makes Bartlett the state’s first and only openly LGBT African American state legislator. Laurette Healey receives sole endorsement from the Association for Los Angeles Deputy SheriffsWed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs has endorsed former Deputy State Controller Laurette Healey in the race for the 40th Assembly District. Kaufmann calls for apology from Rep. RehbergFri, Feb 29th 2008, 10:45Out official and Victory endorsee Christine Kaufmann wants Republican congressman to apologize for an anti-gay gag. Lowe helps Gainesville pass non-discrimination ordinanceFri, Feb 29th 2008, 10:33Out commissioner Craig Lowe joins fellow city commissioners in protecting the rights of transgender citizens. Groups hope to boost gay black political leadershipMon, Feb 25th 2008, 16:31The National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute announced the establishment of the Bayard Rustin Award, honoring contributions to the field of political science on the topic of LGBT African-Americans in electoral politics. Primary election approaches in MilwaukeeWed, Feb 20th 2008, 12:14Patrick Flaherty, a candidate for Milwaukee Common Council, faces a competitive Feb. 19 primary. His election would make him the council's first openly LGBT member. AP: Washington state gains sixth LGBT legislatorWed, Feb 20th 2008, 08:55Appointment of openly gay Democrat Marko Liias gives state six openly gay lawmakers. "Voters are making decisions on people's character, and not their sexual orientation," said state Sen. Ed Murray. Salt Lake Tribune praises lesbian Utah Rep. Christine JohnsonWed, Feb 20th 2008, 08:55Editorial supports Johnson's legislation aimed at protecting LGBT citizens from workplace discrimination. Gusciora bills to improve municipal court system advanceTue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:26The New Jersey Assembly's Judiciary Committee released three bills sponsored by out Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, which will greatly improve the efficiency of municipal courts by helping municipal prosecutors more effectively carry out their assignments. Next: Madame Mayor?Fri, Feb 15th 2008, 09:20"I want every New Yorker to hear me when I say: We are ready." Pettis outraises all other Democratic candidates in 80th Assembly DistrictThu, Feb 7th 2008, 08:43End of the year campaign finance filings with the Secretary of State show that Cathedral City City Councilmember Greg Pettis (D) has raised more money than any of the four other Democratic candidates in the 80th Assembly District. Sonoma County candidate Maddy Hirshfield featured in Bay Area ReporterTue, Feb 5th 2008, 16:23Paper reports that Sonoma County has the highest concentration of same-sex households in the state. "Considering that kind of demographic, it is about time we had somebody on the Board of Supervisors who can really support all the people," said Hirshfield. |
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