Jeff Dion withdraws from Virginia House of Delegates Race

Wed, May 30th 2007, 16:55

Jeff Dion, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has withdrawn from the race after weeks of attacks on his sexual orientation.

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Domestic Partner legislation passes in Minnesota

Thu, May 24th 2007, 11:27

Domestic partner legislation passes in Minnesota.  Read more here: http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=292562&z=2

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Oklahoma Governor appoints Jim Roth to statewide position

Tue, May 22nd 2007, 10:10

Oklahoma 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.

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Is Sally Clark Untouchable?

Fri, May 18th 2007, 14:25

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Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wed, May 16th 2007, 08:30

Victory endorsee Bruce Kraus, who would become the city’s first openly gay elected official, was endorsed today by Pittsburgh’s largest daily paper.

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Senator criticizes her colleagues: Justus cites lack of action on increasing child-care subsidies during the session

Tue, May 15th 2007, 17:38

In 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.

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Victory endorsee nominated by Pennsylvania governor

Mon, May 14th 2007, 16:06

Dan Anders, who was endorsed by the Victory Fund in his race to become a judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been nominated by Gov. Ed Rendell to fill a separate vacancy on that court.

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Joseph Hernandez nabs Dallas Morning News endorsement

Mon, May 14th 2007, 16:05

Victory-endorsed candidate Joseph Hernandez (far right) has received the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News in his race to represent District 3 on the Dallas City Council.

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Colorado legislature moves LGBT rights bill

Mon, May 14th 2007, 16:03

Openly lesbian State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has been pushing for the statewide non-discrimination bill for a decade.

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Oregon DP bill to become law

Mon, May 14th 2007, 16:03

The state's two openly LGBT legislators celebrate passage of marriage-like rights for same sex couples.

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