Simmons hopes to protect stalking victims

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:24

Newly elected mayor Denise Simmons pushes for broader criteria for receiving a restraining order and more protections for victims of stalking.

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Bishop to be named mayor of Neptune Township, N.J.

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 14:10

Victory endorsee expected to be one of two openly gay mayors in the state.

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Lovell named Houston vice mayor pro-tem

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 14:09

Former Victory endorsee unanimously voted in by fellow City Council members

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Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayor

Wed, Jan 16th 2008, 13:08

Out 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.

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Frank Ferri sworn in as Rhode Island Assemblyman

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 16:01

Victory endorsee Frank Ferri was sworn into office on Dec. 19, after winning a special election in Rhode Island's 22nd District. Click through to see video of the ceremony.

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Dan Savage endorses Sam Adams

Mon, Jan 14th 2008, 13:29

Nationally syndicated columnist endorses Portland mayoral candidate.

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Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidate Jim Roth praised in editorial

Mon, Dec 31st 2007, 09:16

Daily Oklahoman editorial praises Roth's diligence, omits mentions of his sexuality.

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McAffrey proposes adding sexual orientation and gender to hate crimes law

Mon, Dec 31st 2007, 09:15

Oklahoma's only gay state legislator proposes legislation, prompted by the murder of a 62-year-old gay man.

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Georgia candidate loses after anti-trans lawsuit

Fri, Dec 28th 2007, 08:12

Riverdale, 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.

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Ferri wins seat in Rhode Island Assembly

Fri, Dec 28th 2007, 08:10

Victory-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.

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