Groups hope to boost gay black political leadership

Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 16:29

The 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.

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Flaherty wins primary election

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 12:12

Patrick 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.

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Connecticut legislator comes out

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 14:46

Connecticut 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.

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Kaufmann calls for apology from Rep. Rehberg

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:25

Out official and Victory endorsee Christine Kaufmann wants Republican congressman to apologize for an anti-gay gag.

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Next: Madame Mayor?

Fri, Feb 15th 2008, 09:20

"I want every New Yorker to hear me when I say: We are ready."

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