Simmons hopes to protect stalking victims

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:24

Newly elected mayor Denise Simmons pushes for broader criteria for receiving a restraining order and more protections for victims of stalking.

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Bishop to be named mayor of Neptune Township, N.J.

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 14:10

Victory endorsee expected to be one of two openly gay mayors in the state.

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Lovell named Houston vice mayor pro-tem

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 14:09

Former Victory endorsee unanimously voted in by fellow City Council members

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Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayor

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 13:08

Out lesbian Denise Simmons, a Victory endorsee who was re-elected to the Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council last year, has been elected mayor by her council peers.  She is the second openly LGBT African-American to hold the post, and the first out black lesbian mayor in U.S. history.

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Frank Ferri sworn in as Rhode Island Assemblyman

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 16:01

Victory endorsee Frank Ferri was sworn into office on Dec. 19, after winning a special election in Rhode Island's 22nd District. Click through to see video of the ceremony.

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Dan Savage endorses Sam Adams

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 13:29

Nationally syndicated columnist endorses Portland mayoral candidate.

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Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidate Jim Roth praised in editorial

Mon, Dec 31st 2007, 09:16

Daily Oklahoman editorial praises Roth's diligence, omits mentions of his sexuality.

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McAffrey proposes adding sexual orientation and gender to hate crimes law

Mon, Dec 31st 2007, 09:15

Oklahoma's only gay state legislator proposes legislation, prompted by the murder of a 62-year-old gay man.

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Georgia candidate loses after anti-trans lawsuit

Fri, Dec 28th 2007, 08:12

Riverdale, Ga., City Councilwoman Michelle Bruce, one of the few openly transgender elected officials in the U.S., lost her runoff election Tuesday following a high-profile lawsuit by opponents who charged she deceived the public by identifying as female.

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Ferri wins seat in Rhode Island Assembly

Fri, Dec 28th 2007, 08:10

Victory-endorsed candidate Frank Ferri won a special election to fill a vacant Assembly seat, crediting his door-to-door campaigning and strong fundraising for the win.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram renews Joel Burns endorsement

Wed, Dec 19th 2007, 06:46

"Our opinion hasn't changed: The Star-Telegram Editorial Board still feels strongly that Burns, 38, a Realtor and resident of the Ryan Place neighborhood, should be the voters' choice to succeed Wendy Davis."

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Being gay not hindering Polis' race

Mon, Dec 17th 2007, 13:22

The fact that Polis is gay has hardly come up in Colorado — minus some derogatory name-calling on a right-wing blog — where he is locked in an intense, ultra-expensive primary battle to replace Senate contender Mark Udall.

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Miami City Council approves domestic partner health benefit policy

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 09:28

The North Miami City Council adopted a new Procurement Ordinance which requires certain contractors wishing to do business with the City to provide equal health benefits to domestic partners of their own employees.

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Rep. Joe McDermott appointed to replace Poulsen in Senate

Thu, Dec 6th 2007, 16:12

Openly gay state Rep. Joe McDermott will succeed Sen. Erik Poulson to represent Washington's 34th District.

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Out California assemblyman has bills signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger

Thu, Dec 6th 2007, 16:12

Openly gay California Assemblyman John Laird had two bills signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday -- one regarding water conservation and another involving the establishment of a coastal trail.

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Frank Ferri faces two challengers in special election

Wed, Nov 28th 2007, 10:39

Aspiring Rhode Island Assemblymember faces two tough opponents in the general election Nov. 27.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses Joel Burns

Mon, Nov 26th 2007, 19:49

Newspaper says the Victory endorsee "is the most knowledgeable about city issues and takes the wisest positions."

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Cloutier's mayoral race too close to call

Thu, Nov 22nd 2007, 06:30

The race for Vallejo's top political seat was a statistical dead heat after voters went to the polls Tuesday.

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Anti-gay flyer targets Miami Beach Commission candidate

Mon, Nov 12th 2007, 16:00

A mysterious flier recently appeared in Miami Beach featuring, in part, a crossed-out image of the supposedly gay Teletubby Tinky-Winky. Presumably, the notice is a shot at openly gay commission candidate Frank Kruszewski.

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Troy Record endorses Zalewski

Mon, Nov 5th 2007, 11:15

Zalewski wants to bring integrity to City Council

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