An open letter to Sally Kern

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:55

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

Fri, Apr 4th 2008, 09:52

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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We're listening...

Mon, Mar 31st 2008, 15:01

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

Mon, Mar 31st 2008, 14:57

“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

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:35

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

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:34

"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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Flaherty wins primary election

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:40

Patrick Flaherty, candidate for Milwakee's Common Council, emerged as the top vote-getter in his primary election last night. He will go up against the second-place finisher in the general election on April 1.

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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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Connecticut legislator comes out

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25

Connecticut State Rep. Jason Bartlett publicly came out today during a meeting with The News-Times. The announcement makes Bartlett the state’s first and only openly LGBT African American state legislator.

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Laurette Healey receives sole endorsement from the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs

Wed, Mar 5th 2008, 16:25

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs has endorsed former Deputy State Controller Laurette Healey in the race for the 40th  Assembly District.

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