Christopher Cabaldon gets endorsement of California Democrats

Mon, Mar 31st 2008, 14:51

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

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:19

"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

Wed, Mar 12th 2008, 14:49

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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An open letter to Sally Kern

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 14:18

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

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:29

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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Frank among he most powerful members of Congress

Mon, Mar 10th 2008, 09:59

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is the seventh most powerful member of the House of Representatives, according to a report released this week. Fellow Bay State Democrats Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry were ranked second and 12th in the Senate, respectively.

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We're listening...

Sun, Mar 9th 2008, 13:29

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

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:24

“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

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:08

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

Tue, Mar 4th 2008, 09:22

"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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