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Concern for Party Led to Exit From Virginia House Race
Thu, May 31st 2007, 09:52Jeff Dion withdrew his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates race amid blog attacks and smears over his sexual orientation.
Happy Anniversary, Barney Frank!
Thu, May 31st 2007, 09:44Congressman Barney Frank came out publicly 20 years ago this week.http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=20762
Todd responds to party chair's gay-baiting remarks
Thu, May 31st 2007, 08:48Representative Patricia Todd responds to the gay-baiting remarks by Alabama Democratic Party Chair Joe Turnham.
Dallas may become first major US City with openly gay mayor
Wed, May 30th 2007, 16:15If Ed Oakley is elected this June, Dallas will become the first major US city with an openly gay mayor.
Jeff Dion withdraws from Virginia House of Delegates Race
Tue, May 29th 2007, 15:58Jeff Dion, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has withdrawn from the race after weeks of attacks on his sexual orientation.
Gay candidates faring well in big city races
Fri, May 25th 2007, 10:18Openly gay political candidates and elected officials are making noticeable strides — and in some cases making history — around the country in high-profile races. http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-25/news/national/10649.cfm
Domestic Partner legislation passes in Minnesota
Thu, May 24th 2007, 11:27Domestic partner legislation passes in Minnesota. Read more here: http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=292562&z=2
Oakley endorsed by Police groups
Tue, May 22nd 2007, 10:52Dallas police groups say Oakley is “committed to public safety,” and is their choice for mayor.
Oklahoma Governor appoints Jim Roth to statewide position
Tue, May 22nd 2007, 10:07Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth was recently appointed to the prestigious Oklahoma Corporation Commission by Governor Brad Henry. This appointment is one of the most significant political appointments achieved by a member of the LGBT community anywhere in the United States.
http://www.davidmixner.com/2007/05/oklahoma_jim_ro.htmlIs Sally Clark Untouchable?
Fri, May 18th 2007, 14:25http://seattleweekly.com/2007-05-16/news/is-sally-clark-untouchable.php
BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!
Wed, May 16th 2007, 08:36Bruce Kraus will become the first openly gay elected official in the city of Pittsburgh after winning the Democratic primary to represent District 3 on the city council.
Senator criticizes her colleagues: Justus cites lack of action on increasing child-care subsidies during the session
Tue, May 15th 2007, 17:38In an emotional speech last week, Sen. Jolie Justus lashed out at lawmakers for lavishing tax credits on businesses this year but failing to increase child-care subsidies.http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/106017.html
Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide official
Mon, May 14th 2007, 15:52Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission.
Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seat
Mon, May 14th 2007, 15:46Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care
Mon, May 14th 2007, 08:39http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2007/05/13/news/051307lrkathywebb.txt
Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral race
Sun, May 13th 2007, 08:28Councilman Ed Oakley is a step closer to becoming the nation's first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities after Saturday's election in Dallas.
Oregon's out lawmakers celebrate new laws
Thu, May 10th 2007, 09:42Oregon’s two LGBT legislators, Rep. Tina Kotek and Sen. Kate Brown, pictured here to the right of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, at the signing of two new pro-equality laws. Terry Bean, one of the founders of the Victory Fund, is pictured to the left of the governor.
Victory in Colorado!
Fri, May 4th 2007, 14:00State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has prevailed in her decade-long quest to pass a bill protecting gays and lesbians from employment discrimination.
Oregon DP bill to become law
Thu, May 3rd 2007, 14:50The state's two openly LGBT legislators celebrate passage of marriage-like rights for same sex couples.
Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Thu, May 3rd 2007, 08:34Victory endorsee Bruce Kraus, who would become the city’s first openly gay elected official, was endorsed today by Pittsburgh’s largest daily paper.
