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Oakley endorsed by Police groups

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:04

Dallas police groups say Oakley is “committed to public safety,” and is their choice for mayor.


National media tunes in to Dallas election

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:02

Ed Oakley’s historic race for mayor has garnered national attention this week, but will local voters turn out for Ed?


Dead heat in Dallas mayoral race

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:01

According to a poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News, Ed Oakley and Tom Leppert are running neck and neck in the race to become the next mayor of Dallas.


Victory Fund reflects on progress

Thu, Jun 14th 2007, 09:17

The Victory Fund says Oakley's campaign is an "amazing statement about our progress."


Gay history in the making?

Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 13:19

Queerty discusses the impact Oakley's election would have not only in Dallas, but throughout Texas.


Q&A with Ed Oakley

Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 13:19

Ed Oakley speaks with 365gay.com about the national attention he's received as a candidate for mayor of Dallas.


Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide official

Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:56

Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission.


New TX rallying cry: 'Remember that Ed's a mo!'

Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:20

goodasyou.com blogs about the anti-Ed Oakley/anti-gay automated calls being made by the Heritage Alliance PAC just days before the Dallas run-off.


First openly bisexual man elected to NY State Assembly

Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:20

With 64% of the vote, Micah Kellner became the first openly bisexual man elected to the New York State Assembly.


Single payer health plan begins again

Thu, Jun 7th 2007, 12:50


New York gets 5th LGBT legislator

Wed, Jun 6th 2007, 11:35

Micah Kellner won a special election June 5th to represent the 65th District in the New York State Assembly.  He joins four other out legislators in the state legislature. 

Read more at NY1 news .


Kellner defeats Camp in NY Assembly election

Wed, Jun 6th 2007, 11:24

Openly bisexual Micah Kellner defeated opponent Gregory Camp in a NY Assembly special election.  According to unofficial returns, Kellner received 65 percent of the votes, while Camp received 35 percent.


Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral race

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:44

Councilman 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

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:43

Oregon’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!

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:43

State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has prevailed in her decade-long quest to pass a bill protecting gays and lesbians from employment discrimination.


Columnist: “Gay lawmakers are rocketing our country forward”

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:42

Syndicated columnist Deb Price credits openly LGBT legislators with a recent flood of good news for the gay community coming out of state legislatures.  Read her column in the Detroit News.


Runoff could make Dallas largest U.S. city with openly gay mayor

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:30

While once considered a hotbed of conservativism, Dallas is slowly moving to the middle of the political isle as more progressive voices are heard and a more diverse field of candidates become elected officials.


Dallas more progressive than outsiders perceive

Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:29

Jacquielynn Floyd of the Dallas Morning News explains that Dallas is not the closed-minded, ultra-conservative city that many outsiders believe it to be. 


Dallas May Get Gay Mayor

Mon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:46

A win for Ed Oakley would make Dallas, Texas the first top-ten US city with a gay Mayor.


Sexual orientation decreasing as issue in Dallas politics

Mon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:45

The Dallas Morning News reports that as more and more openly LGBT candidates and elected officials pepper the Dallas political landscape, sexual orientation becomes more of a non-issue.

 


Civil Unions Spread, But Gays Want to Wed

Mon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:45

Although civil unions are becoming increasingly available across the United States, some same-sex couples insist that only marriage will provide equal benefits/recognition under the law.


Gay or Experienced?

Mon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:44

One blogger questions why his "knee-jerk reaction" is to always vote for the gay guy.


Dallas may become first major US City with openly gay mayor

Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:06

If Ed Oakley is elected this June, Dallas will become the first major US city with an openly gay mayor.


Gay candidates faring well in big city races

Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:05

Openly gay political candidates and elected officials are making noticeable strides — and in some cases making history — around the country in high-profile races.


Todd responds to party chair's gay-baiting remarks

Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:04

Representative Patricia Todd responds to the gay-baiting remarks by Alabama Democratic Party Chair Joe Turnham.


Happy Anniversary, Barney Frank!

Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:03

Congressman Barney Frank came out publicly 20 years ago this week.


Concern for Party Led to Exit From Virginia House Race

Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:00

Jeff Dion withdrew his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates race amid blog attacks and smears over his sexual orientation.


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.


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


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.


Is Sally Clark Untouchable?

Fri, May 18th 2007, 14:25


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seat

Mon, May 14th 2007, 15:46


Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care

Mon, May 14th 2007, 08:39


Paper: Conn. lawmaker changes marriage debate

Thu, May 3rd 2007, 14:57

Bay Windows credits openly lesbian Rep. Beth Bye's testimony for helping to personalize the marriage debate in the Connecticut state legislature this week. 


New Hampshire solidifies New England as haven for gay couples

Thu, May 3rd 2007, 09:16

New Hampshire State Rep. Ed Butler is featured in a Washington Post article about the state's new civil unions law.  All New England states now legally recognize same-sex couples.


Leading, winning the fight in Iowa

Thu, May 3rd 2007, 09:16

The Iowa legislature has approved a bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's nondiscrimination laws.  Gov. Chet Culver says he will sign the measure.


Arkansas Rep. Kathy Webb stops anti-gay adoption bill

Tue, May 1st 2007, 08:59

Rep. Kathy Webb, a Victory-endorsed candidate in 2006, has been instrumental in stopping a bill that would have banned adoption by gay couples in Arkansas.  Webb, the state's first openly gay elected official, lobbied her colleagues on the State House Judicicary Committee to kill the measure, and many groups involved in the fight say her mere presence on the committee and in the House went a long way to stopping the vicously anti-gay measure.


Brunch speakers: You're changing American politics

Tue, May 1st 2007, 08:58

Utah State Sen. Scott McCoy holds up his official license plate during a speech delivered at the Victory Fund’s 7th Annual Champagne Brunch held last weekend.


Dallas mayoral candidate running strong

Tue, May 1st 2007, 08:58

Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley , who could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities, is among the race's front runners.  


Rep. Pedersen 'hits the ground running' in first year as lawmaker

Mon, Apr 30th 2007, 12:47


N.H. Senate OKs Civil Unions Bill Lawmaker: Measure Brings Gays, Lesbians `Close To Full Equality'

Fri, Apr 27th 2007, 10:45


Oregon Rep.: "World will be different"

Thu, Apr 26th 2007, 13:44

Oregon state Rep. Tina Kotek hailed the Tuesday passage of domestic partnership and gay-inclusive civil rights bills in the State House.  "The world will be different," Kotek said.  "This is about bringing people in, not shutting them out."


New Hampshire civil unions bill gets governor's nod

Thu, Apr 26th 2007, 10:00

Openly LGBT lawmakers worked hard to pass a bill establishing civil unions in the state.


Guajardo earns widespread support

Wed, Apr 25th 2007, 14:11

Elena Guajardo has received support from a wide cross section of
organization.  Groups endorsing Elena include:

  • San Antonio Police Officers' Association
  • San Antonio Professional Firefighters' Association
  • Service Employees International Union
  • Bexar County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO)
  • Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio
  • Victory Fund
  • Sierra Club


She has also received awards for:


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