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Miami City Council approves domestic partner health benefit policy
Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 09:28The 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.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidate Jim Roth praised in editorial
Wed, Dec 5th 2007, 16:35Daily Oklahoman editorial praises Roth's diligence, omits mentions of his sexuality.
McAffrey proposes adding sexual orientation and gender to hate crimes law
Wed, Dec 5th 2007, 15:39Oklahoma's only gay state legislator proposes legislation, prompted by the murder of a 62-year-old gay man.
Ferri wins seat in Rhode Island Assembly
Wed, Nov 28th 2007, 10:42Victory-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.
Georgia candidate loses after anti-trans lawsuit
Wed, Nov 21st 2007, 08:25Riverdale, 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.
Frank Ferri faces two challengers in special election
Wed, Nov 21st 2007, 08:08Aspiring Rhode Island Assemblymember faces two tough opponents in the general election Nov. 27.
Cloutier's mayoral race too close to call
Tue, Nov 13th 2007, 15:53The race for Vallejo's top political seat was a statistical dead heat after voters went to the polls Tuesday.
Troy Record endorses Zalewski
Mon, Nov 5th 2007, 11:15Zalewski wants to bring integrity to City Council
Lydia Lavelle receives endorsement
Mon, Oct 29th 2007, 09:57Independent Weekly endorses Lavelle in her race for Carrboro Board of Aldermen.
Mayor Villaraigosa appoints Saltzman to LA Police Commission
Fri, Oct 26th 2007, 10:11Mayor 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.
The SunPost Endorses Frank Kruszewski
Thu, Oct 25th 2007, 08:43Frank 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.
Councilman raises issue of homosexuality in city race
Thu, Oct 25th 2007, 08:39Fort 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.
Libertarian, 2 independents enliven City Council races
Wed, Oct 24th 2007, 09:28"I haven't stopped since the primary," Kraus said. "We've kept it in campaign mode the entire time."
Rep. Joe McDermott appointed to replace Poulsen in Senate
Tue, Oct 23rd 2007, 14:53Openly gay state Rep. Joe McDermott will succeed Sen. Erik Poulson to represent Washington's 34th District.
Ken Zalewski featured in Metroland
Mon, Oct 22nd 2007, 11:21Troy City Council candidate Ken Zalewski was featured in an article in Metroland.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses Joel Burns
Mon, Oct 22nd 2007, 08:13Newspaper says the Victory endorsee "is the most knowledgeable about city issues and takes the wisest positions."
Out California assemblyman has bills signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger
Thu, Oct 11th 2007, 09:27Openly 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.
Anti-gay flyer targets Miami Beach Commission candidate
Mon, Oct 8th 2007, 09:07A 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.
San Diego mayor backs marriage equality
Thu, Sep 20th 2007, 14:51The 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.
Victory makes eight new endorsements
Mon, Aug 27th 2007, 10:09Eight new candidates have received the endorsement of the Victory Fund, bringing to 55 the total number of endorsed candidates so far this year.
