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Out legislator Madaleno introduces marriage bill in Maryland

Mon, Mar 16th 2009, 10:58

Openly gay Maryland state Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. introduced legislation that would give same-sex couples the right to marry, but would not force clergy to perform marriage ceremonies that conflict with their religions.


Gay Washington state legislators celebrate two victories

Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 15:57

Out state legislators in Washington are celebrating the State Senate’s passage of two LGBT rights bills.


Anthony Niedwiecki wins in Oakland Park, Fla.

Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 08:57

Law professor and LGBT rights activist Anthony Niedwiecki, a Victory endorsee, won his election for Oakland Park, Fla. City Commission, beating his opponent by a margin of 66-34.


Frank Ferri defends marriage equality in Rhode Island

Fri, Feb 27th 2009, 16:02

During a Feb. 26 hearing, the out state representative said: "Many of you think that supporting marriage equality would be detrimental to your elections. I pose this question to you: how is it that I was elected?"


Victory Fund congratulates Oscar winners Penn, Black

Mon, Feb 23rd 2009, 08:17

Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued the following statement regarding the Academy Awards:


Newark, Delaware city councilman comes out

Thu, Feb 12th 2009, 12:00

Newark, Del. City Councilman Ezra Temko publicly came out as bisexual in an an interview with the Newark Post today. He spoke to the paper about his relationship with his boyfriend Drew.http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/02/12/newark-delaware-city-councilman-comes-out-as-bisexual/


Obama names Davie to faith-based partnership council

Mon, Feb 9th 2009, 16:36

Fred Davie, the openly gay president of Public/Private Ventures, has been named to serve on President Barack Obama’s Policy Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.


Baldwin asks Clinton to fix inequities for gay State Department employees

Tue, Feb 3rd 2009, 10:12

Out Congresswoman Tammy Baldin has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to improve the treatment of same sex partners in the State Department.


Sixteen openly gay individuals earn presidential appointments

Mon, Jan 26th 2009, 14:36

President Barack Obama's openly gay appointees include John Berry, director-designate of the Office of Personnel Management, and Nancy Sutley, chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.


Victory Fund endorses 10 out candidates for 2009

Wed, Jan 21st 2009, 15:50

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has already endorsed 10 candidates whose elections take place in 2009, including Lynn Schulman, Henry Lo and Coleman Prewitt. Click through to learn more.


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