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David Bohnett Foundation Announces Major Gift to Boost Openly Gay LeadershipThu, May 8th 2008, 16:03A new partnership between the David Bohnett Foundation and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute will help openly gay public leaders take advantage of one of the nation’s most prestigious mid-career executive training programs. Esquivel named to Victory Fund Senior VP positionMon, May 5th 2008, 08:53Laura M. Esquivel, a longtime political strategist and advocate for social justice issues, including in the gay, Latino and labor movements, has been named Senior Vice President for Political Affairs at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund. Laurette Healey receives sole endorsement from the California Nurses AssociationMon, Apr 14th 2008, 10:54
The California Nurses Association has endorsed former Deputy State Controller Laurette Healey in the race for the 40th Assembly District which serves Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Lake Balboa, Northridge, North Encino, North Hills, Reseda, Tarzana, Van Nuys, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills, and South Granada Hills The California Nurses Association (CNA), and its national arm, the National Nurses Organizing Committee (NNOC), presently have 80,000 members in 50 states, representing nurses at scores of hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies. Groups hope to boost gay black political leadershipThu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:33The National Conference of Black Political Scientists and the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute announced the establishment of the Bayard Rustin Award, honoring contributions to the field of political science on the topic of LGBT African-Americans in electoral politics. Leadership Institute launches Presidential Appointments ProjectTue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:41The effort of the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute hopes to grow the pool of openly LGBT professionals who would be qualified and ready to accept politically appointed positions in the next presidential administration. Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayorTue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:27Out 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. Victory Fund announces 29 endorsements for 2008Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 15:23The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced it has endorsed a slate of 29 candidates seeking office in 2008. Victory Fund announces 29 endorsements for 2008Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 15:21The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced it has endorsed a slate of 29 candidates seeking office in 2008. The group plans to endorse more than 100 candidates, a new record, before Election Day next year. Laurette Healey Reports the Highest Contributions in the 2nd Reporting PeriodTue, Feb 5th 2008, 09:48Laurette Healey has reported contributions of $110,754 compared to Bob Blumenfield with $105,508 and Stuart Waldman with $83,983 for the reporting period ending December 31. Joel Burns fights back, wins electionMon, Jan 14th 2008, 16:01Victory endorsee Joel Burns overcame anti-gay smears to become the first openly gay elected official in Tarrant County, Texas. He will be sworn in to represent District 9 on the Fort Worth City Council in January. Gay candidates victorious across the U.S.Fri, Dec 28th 2007, 08:12Dozens of openly gay and lesbian candidates running in municipal and state legislative races across the country won their elections Tuesday. Record number of candidates running in ‘07Thu, Nov 22nd 2007, 06:31The Victory Fund has announced 10 new endorsements, reaching a record-setting 71 endorsed candidates for the 2007 political season. First openly gay man elected in AlabamaMon, Nov 12th 2007, 16:17Howard Bayless has become the first openly gay man elected to public office in Alabama. Bayless won a special election Tuesday for a seat on the Birmingham Board of Education. Gay man elected to Colorado HouseMon, Oct 22nd 2007, 15:24Mark Ferrandino has become the first openly gay man to serve in the Colorado legislature, after being elected by a committee to fill a vacant State House seat. Victory announces 12 new endorsements; 6 running in NovemberTue, Oct 16th 2007, 10:02The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund added 12 new names to its list of endorsed candidates, bringing the total number of candidates to 67 this year. Six of the new endorsements are for 2008 races. Tennessee gets first out elected officialMon, Oct 8th 2007, 09:24Keith Durbin, a Victory-endorsed candidate, made history Thursday night, becoming Tennessee's first-ever openly LGBT elected official. Fred Mason: A strong leader for BaltimoreWed, Sep 12th 2007, 08:47The Victory Fund has endorsed three new candidates, including Fred Mason, who is running for Baltimore City Council. New endorsements announcedTue, Jul 17th 2007, 10:45The Victory Fund announced seven newly-endorsed candidates, including Eugene Pearson, who is running in a special election July 10 for a seat on the Boulder, Colo., City Council. Openly Bisexual Man Elected to New York State AssemblyTue, Jul 17th 2007, 08:34The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund congratulated Micah Kellner on his election to the New York State Assembly in a special election today. Victory Fund applauds Frank, Baldwin on ENDA introductionMon, May 14th 2007, 16:04Congress' two openly gay legislators co-sponsor bill to ban workplace discrimination Victory Fund condemns Roseanne Barr’s anti-gay comments (updated)Thu, Apr 12th 2007, 16:18Comedian Roseanne Barr posted an apology on her blog today for remarks she made suggesting all politically active gays and lesbians are oblivious to causes other than LGBT rights. The Victory Fund has accepted Barr's apology and thanks her for her longtime support of the LGBT community. Gay man wins seat in New York State AssemblyWed, Apr 11th 2007, 13:14Assemblyman Matt Titone, a Democrat, becomes the first openly gay elected official from the New York City borough of Staten Island, and joins three other openly gay New York state legislators. Victory Fund endorses Dallas mayoral candidateFri, Mar 30th 2007, 09:11Endorsement of Ed Oakley, six others kicks off 2007 political season. Gay candidates win in record numbers across U.S.Fri, Mar 30th 2007, 08:52The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund reported unprecedented success in electing openly gay candidates in 2006. Three Gay Legislators Ascend to Leadership Positions this WeekMon, Mar 26th 2007, 12:53In what the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund considers an indicator of the skill and passion that hardworking LGBT officials bring to the public sector, three openly gay legislators in New York and New Jersey, have been elected to leadership roles in their respective legislative bodies. Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund to Honor Local Heros at 2nd Annual Houston BrunchMon, Mar 26th 2007, 12:50U.S Representative Barney Frank to be Featured Speaker Gay and Lesbian Candidates Win In Key Races Across the U.S.Mon, Mar 26th 2007, 12:48No Local Impact Seen from Washington D.C. Marriage Debate Victory Fund Announces Eight New EndorsementsMon, Mar 26th 2007, 12:45Fifty-Nine Openly LGBT Candidates Endorsed So Far in 2006 Lesbian wins historic race in AlabamaMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:38Patricia Todd to become first openly gay elected official in state’s history Oklahoma to get first openly gay legislatorMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:37Third “red state” to elect its first openly gay lawmaker this year Victory Fund Announces Five New EndorsementsMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:28Sixty-Four Openly LGBT Candidates Endorsed So Far in 2006 Victory condemns effort to fire trans officialWed, Feb 28th 2007, 09:40The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today called on the city of Largo, Fla., to cease its efforts to fire longtime City Manager Steve Stanton, who recently acknowledged he is transgender and will transition to female over the next year. Victory Fund Statement on the death of former US Rep. Gerry StuddsSat, Oct 14th 2006, 11:12The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today issued the following statement from Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO, regarding the death of former U.S. Rep. Gerry Studds: Victory Fund statement on Foley scandalWed, Oct 4th 2006, 11:13Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, today issued the following statement regarding allegations against former congressman Mark Foley, and the ensuing commentary in the media: Patricia Todd wins!Sat, Aug 26th 2006, 11:15Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued the following statement today in response to a vote by the executive committee of the Alabama Democratic Party to dismiss a challenge to the primary election victory of Patricia Todd, the first openly gay person ever to be elected in the state: Victory endorses largest slate of LGBT candidates everThu, Aug 24th 2006, 11:19Seventy-Seven Openly LGBT Candidates Endorsed So Far in 2006 Victory Fund: Outrage in AlabamaThu, Aug 24th 2006, 11:16Democratic Party panel votes to overturn Patricia Todd’s historic election. Victory Fund fights to preserve historic win in AlabamaTue, Aug 22nd 2006, 12:40Legal defense fund established to protect Patricia Todd’s victory Lesbian poised to become Missouri's first openly gay state SenatorWed, Aug 9th 2006, 12:40Jolie Justus will likely become the first openly gay state senator in Missouri history after winning her Democratic primary Tuesday night. |
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