Coluzzi elected in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Mon, Aug 13th 2007, 08:48

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

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Historic Japanese election ends in loss

Mon, Jul 30th 2007, 07:16

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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Domestic partners register in Washington state

Thu, Jul 26th 2007, 13:30

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

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Eleven new endorsements

Thu, Jul 26th 2007, 13:14

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

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Penn. Senate confirms openly gay judge

Mon, Jul 2nd 2007, 13:01

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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Many Groups Banking on Social Issues to Garner Votes

Mon, Jun 25th 2007, 07:55

Organizations championing social agendas are hoping cultural issues will gain traction among voters and help shape the strategies of the party's presidential hopefuls.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/jan-june07/dem_social_issues.html

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Gay Candidate Loses in Dallas Mayor's Race

Thu, Jun 21st 2007, 08:22

Despite loss, Oakley's bid for mayor was still historic.http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1944

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Cicilline Endorses Hillary Clinton

Tue, Jun 19th 2007, 10:31

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

 

http://outfordemocracy.org/arch/000637.html

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

Tue, Jun 19th 2007, 08:45

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

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Gay Loses Out in Dallas

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 12:50

http://www.queerty.com/news/gay-loses-out-in-dallas-20070618/

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Gay Candidate Loses Mayoral Bid

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 10:55

Ed Oakley loses Mayoral bid, but still made LGBT history.http://www.towleroad.com/2007/06/gay_candidate_e.html

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No Gay Mayor For Dallas

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 08:27

Despite Oakley's loss, this election was a notable landmark in LGBT politics.http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-gay-mayor-for-dallas.html

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Not Quite Time for an Openly Gay Mayor in Dallas

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 08:18

According to blogger Pam Spaulding, Ed Oakley's campaign was plagued by robocalls and his opponent's extraordinary financial edge.http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2041

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Leppert Elected Dallas Mayor

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 08:11

Tom Leppert is elected Dallas Mayor, though Oakley's campaign still historic.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/061707dnmetelexdalmayor.973d5d9.html#

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Gay Councilmember Misses Bid To Become Dallas Mayor

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 08:03

Longtime Dallas City Council member Ed Oakley lost the runoff for Dallas mayor to businsesman Tom Leppert.http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/06/061707dallas.htm

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Dallas Chooses Leppert as Mayor

Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 07:58

Tom Leppert wins Dallas mayoral race.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8PQB3HG1.html

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Victory applauds Oakley campaign

Sat, Jun 16th 2007, 16:34

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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Pearson Announces Boulder Council Run

Fri, Jun 15th 2007, 15:55

Eugene Peason announces his candidacy for the Boulder City Council.http://www.outfrontcolorado.com/news.php

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Martin Sheen to Speak at Black-Tie Dinner

Fri, Jun 15th 2007, 15:52

Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen continues to support LGBT issues and events, including his participation in the Victory Fund podcast.http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_5846.php

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Dallas 1st Big City with Gay Mayor?

Fri, Jun 15th 2007, 14:35

Newsweek looks at whether Oakley's homosexuality is an issue in his campaign for Dallas Mayor.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19249594/site/newsweek/

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