Lydia Lavelle receives endorsement

Mon, Oct 29th 2007, 09:57

Independent Weekly endorses Lavelle in her race for Carrboro Board of Aldermen.

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Mayor Villaraigosa appoints Saltzman to LA Police Commission

Fri, Oct 26th 2007, 10:11

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today nominated City Ethics Commission Vice President Robert Saltzman to the Los Angeles Police Commission. Saltzman, who also serves as Associate Dean of the University of Southern California law school, will replace outgoing Commissioner Shelley Freeman.

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The SunPost Endorses Frank Kruszewski

Thu, Oct 25th 2007, 08:43

Frank Kruszewski is the only candidate who not only demonstrates a solid grasp of key issues, but also has a personable demeanor that makes him accessible to all Miami Beach citizens.

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Councilman raises issue of homosexuality in city race

Thu, Oct 25th 2007, 08:39

Fort Worth City Councilman Chuck Silcox urged a group of Republicans on Wednesday to vote for Chris Turner in the nonpartisan District 9 council race because Turner is Republican and straight.

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Libertarian, 2 independents enliven City Council races

Wed, Oct 24th 2007, 10:01

"I haven't stopped since the primary," Kraus said. "We've kept it in campaign mode the entire time."

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San Diego mayor backs marriage equality

Mon, Oct 22nd 2007, 15:23

The city's GOP mayor surprised just about everyone yesterday when he unexpectedly changed his position on a city council decision to support marriage rights for same-sex couples.  Councilmember Toni Atkins, an open lesbian, championed the measure.

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Ken Zalewski featured in Metroland

Mon, Oct 22nd 2007, 11:23

Troy City Council candidate Ken Zalewski was featured in an article in Metroland.

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Coluzzi elected in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Mon, Oct 8th 2007, 09:25

Community activist and consultant Pat Coluzzi has become the first open lesbian elected in the state of Delaware.

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California Senate may take up marriage bill again

Mon, Oct 8th 2007, 09:18

Out Assemblyman Mark Leno will once again shepherd through the legislature a bill that would grant marriage rights to same-sex couples. 

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Victory makes eight new endorsements

Mon, Oct 1st 2007, 17:20

Eight new candidates have received the endorsement of the Victory Fund, bringing to 55 the total number of endorsed candidates so far this year.

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Eleven new endorsements

Tue, Sep 4th 2007, 11:57

The Victory Fund announced 11 new endorsements, bringing the total number of endorsed candidates this year to 46.

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Domestic partners register in Washington state

Tue, Sep 4th 2007, 11:56

A new domestic partnership law, championed by the state's LGBT legislators, took effect this week. 

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Historic Japanese election ends in loss

Tue, Sep 4th 2007, 11:55

Kanako Otsuji has lost her bid for a seat in parliament.  She was the first openly LGBT candidate backed by a major party in Japan.

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Commissioner Michael Góngora Chair of “Green Ad-Hoc Committee” Holds First Meeting

Tue, Aug 14th 2007, 13:16

The Miami Beach Mayor’s Green Ad-Hoc Committee held its first meeting since its establishment on July 17, 2007. In attendance were the following members of the committee: John Corey, Robin Jacobs, Debra Leibowitz, Mitch Novick, Patxi Pastor and Luiz Rodrigues. Commissioner Michael Góngora, chair of the committee, was also present.

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Penn. Senate confirms openly gay judge

Mon, Aug 13th 2007, 08:52

Dan Anders, a Victory-endorsed candidate for a judgeship on the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been unanimously confirmed by the State Senate.

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Victory applauds Oakley campaign

Thu, Jul 26th 2007, 13:32

Ed Oakley lost his bid to become the next mayor of Dallas.  Victory Fund president & CEO Chuck Wolfe issued a statement applauding Ed's historic campaign. Click through for the full text.

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Colorado morphs from hate to great state

Tue, Jul 17th 2007, 08:35

The political infrastructure of Colorado is changing as Denver and other cities elect openly LGBT leaders.

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Frank, Baldwin speak up for gay Iraqis

Tue, Jul 17th 2007, 08:34

In a letter to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the two openly gay members of Congress urged the administration to take action to protect the LGBT citizens in Iraq.

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U.S. Gay-Rights Groups Heartened by Political Gains

Mon, Jun 25th 2007, 08:23

Gay rights leaders encouraged by America's progress in regards to LGBT issues.

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Cicilline Endorses Hillary Clinton

Mon, Jun 25th 2007, 08:22

Providence mayor David Cicilline endorses Hillary Clinton for president and is named Co-Chair of Clinton's Rhode Island campaign.

 

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