Statesman Journal endorses Brown for secretary of state

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:05

Salem newspaper writes: Her nine years as Senate majority leader gave her experience in working with colleagues, other elected officials and everyday Oregonians.

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Webb campaigns in northern Virginia

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:03

April'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.

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Pettis leads by 7 points in new poll

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:01

An independent poll conducted last week showed Greg Pettis in a commanding position to win the Democratic primary in California's 80th Assembly District.

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Lehmberg trounces opponent in Texas D.A. runoff

Mon, May 5th 2008, 09:00

Rosemary 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.

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Laurette Healey gets an A on education

Fri, 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.

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Sinema serves as leader on LGBT issues in Arizona legislature

Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 10:02

Rep. 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.

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Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles endorse Healey

Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 10:01

Victory candidate Laurette Healey has been endorsed by the Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles in her bid for California State Assembly.

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Lehmberg endorsed for Travis County, Texas DA

Mon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:14

Victory 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.

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Christopher Cabaldon gets endorsement of California Democrats

Mon, Apr 21st 2008, 14:14

The current mayor of West Sacramento won the support of the state Democratic Club in his bid for California state Assembly.

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Wesley Chesbro endorses Sonoma County supervisor candidate Maddy Hirshfield

Mon, 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.

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America is listening to Kern's anti-gay tirade

Fri, Apr 18th 2008, 08:15

Since 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.

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Mott Oxford cites students' appearance with legislators meeting refusal

Mon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:09

The 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.”

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Bullying accusations at the Capitol

Mon, Apr 14th 2008, 11:07

State 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.

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An open letter to Sally Kern

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:55

From 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.

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Pettis receives labor, Democratic endorsements

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:52

Cathedral 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.

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We're listening...

Mon, Mar 31st 2008, 15:01

Last 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.

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Gay Washington legislators celebrate expanded partnership rights

Mon, 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.

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Four Victory endorsees advance after Texas primary election

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:35

Lupe 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.

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Outgoing DA endorses Lehmberg for Travis County DA

Thu, 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.

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Flaherty wins primary election

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:40

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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