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Results: 101-174 of 174 Number of pages: Gay Candidate Loses in Dallas Mayor's RaceThu, Jun 21st 2007, 08:26Despite loss, Oakley's bid for mayor was still historic. BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!Tue, Jun 19th 2007, 16:48Bruce Kraus will become the first openly gay elected official in the city of Pittsburgh after winning the Democratic primary to represent District 3 on the city council. No Gay Mayor For DallasMon, Jun 18th 2007, 14:01Despite Oakley's loss, this election was a notable landmark in LGBT politics. Not Quite Time for an Openly Gay Mayor in DallasMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:59According to blogger Pam Spaulding, Ed Oakley's campaign was plagued by robocalls and his opponent's extraordinary financial edge. Leppert Elected Dallas MayorMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:58Tom Leppert is elected Dallas Mayor, though Oakley's campaign still historic. Gay Councilmember Misses Bid To Become Dallas MayorMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:58Longtime Dallas City Council member Ed Oakley lost the runoff for Dallas mayor to businsesman Tom Leppert. Dallas Chooses Leppert as MayorMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:57Tom Leppert wins Dallas mayoral race. Martin Sheen to Speak at Black-Tie DinnerMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:54Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen continues to support LGBT issues and events, including his participation in the Victory Fund podcast. Dallas 1st Big City with Gay Mayor?Mon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:54Newsweek looks at whether Oakley's homosexuality is an issue in his campaign for Dallas Mayor. Gay Candidate Loses Mayoral BidMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:53Ed Oakley loses Mayoral bid, but still made LGBT history. Gay Loses Out in DallasMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:53Ed Oakley Just Misses Mayoral Seat
Oakley endorsed by Police groupsMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:04Dallas police groups say Oakley is “committed to public safety,” and is their choice for mayor. National media tunes in to Dallas electionMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:02Ed Oakley’s historic race for mayor has garnered national attention this week, but will local voters turn out for Ed? Dead heat in Dallas mayoral raceMon, Jun 18th 2007, 13:01According to a poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News, Ed Oakley and Tom Leppert are running neck and neck in the race to become the next mayor of Dallas. Victory Fund reflects on progressThu, Jun 14th 2007, 09:17The Victory Fund says Oakley's campaign is an "amazing statement about our progress." Gay history in the making?Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 13:19Queerty discusses the impact Oakley's election would have not only in Dallas, but throughout Texas. Q&A with Ed OakleyTue, Jun 12th 2007, 13:19Ed Oakley speaks with 365gay.com about the national attention he's received as a candidate for mayor of Dallas. Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide officialTue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:56Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission. New TX rallying cry: 'Remember that Ed's a mo!'Tue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:20goodasyou.com blogs about the anti-Ed Oakley/anti-gay automated calls being made by the Heritage Alliance PAC just days before the Dallas run-off. First openly bisexual man elected to NY State AssemblyTue, Jun 12th 2007, 09:20With 64% of the vote, Micah Kellner became the first openly bisexual man elected to the New York State Assembly. Single payer health plan begins againThu, Jun 7th 2007, 12:50New York gets 5th LGBT legislatorWed, Jun 6th 2007, 11:35Micah Kellner won a special election June 5th to represent the 65th District in the New York State Assembly. He joins four other out legislators in the state legislature. Read more at NY1 news . Kellner defeats Camp in NY Assembly electionWed, Jun 6th 2007, 11:24Openly bisexual Micah Kellner defeated opponent Gregory Camp in a NY Assembly special election. According to unofficial returns, Kellner received 65 percent of the votes, while Camp received 35 percent. Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral raceTue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:44Councilman Ed Oakley is a step closer to becoming the nation's first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities after Saturday's election in Dallas. Oregon's out lawmakers celebrate new lawsTue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:43Oregon’s two LGBT legislators, Rep. Tina Kotek and Sen. Kate Brown, pictured here to the right of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, at the signing of two new pro-equality laws. Terry Bean, one of the founders of the Victory Fund, is pictured to the left of the governor. Victory in Colorado!Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:43State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has prevailed in her decade-long quest to pass a bill protecting gays and lesbians from employment discrimination. Columnist: “Gay lawmakers are rocketing our country forward”Tue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:42Syndicated columnist Deb Price credits openly LGBT legislators with a recent flood of good news for the gay community coming out of state legislatures. Read her column in the Detroit News. Runoff could make Dallas largest U.S. city with openly gay mayorTue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:30While once considered a hotbed of conservativism, Dallas is slowly moving to the middle of the political isle as more progressive voices are heard and a more diverse field of candidates become elected officials. Dallas more progressive than outsiders perceiveTue, Jun 5th 2007, 13:29Jacquielynn Floyd of the Dallas Morning News explains that Dallas is not the closed-minded, ultra-conservative city that many outsiders believe it to be. Dallas May Get Gay MayorMon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:46A win for Ed Oakley would make Dallas, Texas the first top-ten US city with a gay Mayor. Sexual orientation decreasing as issue in Dallas politicsMon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:45The Dallas Morning News reports that as more and more openly LGBT candidates and elected officials pepper the Dallas political landscape, sexual orientation becomes more of a non-issue.
Civil Unions Spread, But Gays Want to WedMon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:45Although civil unions are becoming increasingly available across the United States, some same-sex couples insist that only marriage will provide equal benefits/recognition under the law. Gay or Experienced?Mon, Jun 4th 2007, 08:44One blogger questions why his "knee-jerk reaction" is to always vote for the gay guy. Dallas may become first major US City with openly gay mayorThu, May 31st 2007, 10:06If Ed Oakley is elected this June, Dallas will become the first major US city with an openly gay mayor. Gay candidates faring well in big city racesThu, May 31st 2007, 10:05Openly gay political candidates and elected officials are making noticeable strides — and in some cases making history — around the country in high-profile races. Todd responds to party chair's gay-baiting remarksThu, May 31st 2007, 10:04Representative Patricia Todd responds to the gay-baiting remarks by Alabama Democratic Party Chair Joe Turnham. Happy Anniversary, Barney Frank!Thu, May 31st 2007, 10:03Congressman Barney Frank came out publicly 20 years ago this week. Concern for Party Led to Exit From Virginia House RaceThu, May 31st 2007, 10:00Jeff Dion withdrew his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates race amid blog attacks and smears over his sexual orientation. Jeff Dion withdraws from Virginia House of Delegates RaceWed, May 30th 2007, 16:55Jeff Dion, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has withdrawn from the race after weeks of attacks on his sexual orientation. Domestic Partner legislation passes in MinnesotaThu, May 24th 2007, 11:27Domestic partner legislation passes in Minnesota. Read more here: http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=292562&z=2 Oklahoma Governor appoints Jim Roth to statewide positionTue, May 22nd 2007, 10:10Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth was recently appointed to the prestigious Oklahoma Corporation Commission by Governor Brad Henry. This appointment is one of the most significant political appointments achieved by a member of the LGBT community anywhere in the United States. Is Sally Clark Untouchable?Fri, May 18th 2007, 14:25Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post GazetteWed, May 16th 2007, 08:30Victory endorsee Bruce Kraus, who would become the city’s first openly gay elected official, was endorsed today by Pittsburgh’s largest daily paper. Senator criticizes her colleagues: Justus cites lack of action on increasing child-care subsidies during the sessionTue, May 15th 2007, 17:38In an emotional speech last week, Sen. Jolie Justus lashed out at lawmakers for lavishing tax credits on businesses this year but failing to increase child-care subsidies. Victory endorsee nominated by Pennsylvania governorMon, May 14th 2007, 16:06Dan Anders, who was endorsed by the Victory Fund in his race to become a judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been nominated by Gov. Ed Rendell to fill a separate vacancy on that court. Joseph Hernandez nabs Dallas Morning News endorsementMon, May 14th 2007, 16:05Victory-endorsed candidate Joseph Hernandez (far right) has received the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News in his race to represent District 3 on the Dallas City Council. Colorado legislature moves LGBT rights billMon, May 14th 2007, 16:03Openly lesbian State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has been pushing for the statewide non-discrimination bill for a decade. Oregon DP bill to become lawMon, May 14th 2007, 16:03The state's two openly LGBT legislators celebrate passage of marriage-like rights for same sex couples. Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seatMon, May 14th 2007, 15:46Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health careMon, May 14th 2007, 08:39Paper: Conn. lawmaker changes marriage debateThu, May 3rd 2007, 14:57Bay Windows credits openly lesbian Rep. Beth Bye's testimony for helping to personalize the marriage debate in the Connecticut state legislature this week. New Hampshire solidifies New England as haven for gay couplesThu, May 3rd 2007, 09:16New Hampshire State Rep. Ed Butler is featured in a Washington Post article about the state's new civil unions law. All New England states now legally recognize same-sex couples. Leading, winning the fight in IowaThu, May 3rd 2007, 09:16The Iowa legislature has approved a bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's nondiscrimination laws. Gov. Chet Culver says he will sign the measure. Arkansas Rep. Kathy Webb stops anti-gay adoption billTue, May 1st 2007, 08:59
Brunch speakers: You're changing American politicsTue, May 1st 2007, 08:58Utah State Sen. Scott McCoy holds up his official license plate during a speech delivered at the Victory Fund’s 7th Annual Champagne Brunch held last weekend. Dallas mayoral candidate running strongTue, May 1st 2007, 08:58Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley , who could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities, is among the race's front runners. Rep. Pedersen 'hits the ground running' in first year as lawmakerMon, Apr 30th 2007, 12:47N.H. Senate OKs Civil Unions Bill Lawmaker: Measure Brings Gays, Lesbians `Close To Full Equality'Fri, Apr 27th 2007, 10:45Oregon Rep.: "World will be different"Thu, Apr 26th 2007, 13:44Oregon state Rep. Tina Kotek hailed the Tuesday passage of domestic partnership and gay-inclusive civil rights bills in the State House. "The world will be different," Kotek said. "This is about bringing people in, not shutting them out." New Hampshire civil unions bill gets governor's nodThu, Apr 26th 2007, 10:00Openly LGBT lawmakers worked hard to pass a bill establishing civil unions in the state. Guajardo earns widespread supportWed, Apr 25th 2007, 14:11
Elena Guajardo has received support from a wide cross section
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Washington Legislature passes domestic partner billFri, Apr 20th 2007, 09:24
Directors rushing to make Harvey Milk filmsFri, Apr 20th 2007, 09:24Whose film about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the U.S., will make it to production first? Directors Gus Van Sant and Bryan Singer are both out to make a movie about the San Francisco supervisor who was murdered while in office. Missouri abortion measure set asideThu, Apr 19th 2007, 10:30Out Oregon Rep. asks colleagues to support gay rightsTue, Apr 17th 2007, 17:32Oregon Rep. Tina Kotek, the legislature’s only openly gay member, testified alongside her partner yesterday as the State House took up a Senate-passed measure that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. Out state senator advances adoption measure in ColoradoWed, Apr 11th 2007, 13:14A bill that would permit legal adoptions by same-sex couples has been approved by a key Senate Committee in Colorado. Out state Sen. Jennifer Veiga said the measure would allow second-parent adoption by gay couples, which is already legal in 21 other states. Legislature hears testimony on identity theft billsWed, Apr 11th 2007, 13:02Darrell Watson gaining support in Denver council raceTue, Apr 10th 2007, 11:10Victory endorsee Darrell Watson has picked up broad support in his race to represent District 8 on the Denver City Council. Chairman Barney Frank discusses coming out in politicsTue, Apr 10th 2007, 11:06In part four of an interview on the financial cable channel CNBC, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank discusses coming out in office, the mistakes he made then, and how being open about his sexuality has made him a more effective legislator. Jarrett Barrios helps repeal law banning out-of-state same-sex marriageFri, Apr 6th 2007, 09:57New Hampshire Democrats elect openly gay party chairWed, Apr 4th 2007, 07:46Ray Buckley has become the nation’s first openly gay chair of a state political party after New Hampshire Democrats elected him to lead their party. Dallas Mayoral Candidate Could Make HistoryFri, Mar 30th 2007, 09:18Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley is off and running in what could be an historic quest. If elected, the Victory endorsee could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the ten largest U.S. cities. Scott McCoy fights for gay youth rightsWed, Mar 21st 2007, 17:50Utah State Senator Scott McCoy is speaking out against a recently-passed law that would effectively eliminate gay-straight alliance clubs in Utah's school system. Chicago's 'Winning Women' meetWed, Mar 21st 2007, 13:25On March 15th, Victory held a "Winning Women" reception, showcasing local lesbian politicians and the important impact they have made as active lawmakers. |
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Rep. Kathy Webb, a Victory-endorsed candidate in 2006, has been instrumental in stopping a bill that would have banned adoption by gay couples in Arkansas. Webb, the state's first openly gay elected official, lobbied her colleagues on the State House Judicicary Committee to kill the measure, and many groups involved in the fight say her mere presence on the committee and in the House went a long way to stopping the vicously anti-gay measure.
Today the Washington State Legislature passed a bill creating domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The legislation, which was sponsored by Victory endorsee Sen. Ed Murray, marks "a really important first step in providing some first protections for same-sex couples and their families," according to Rep. Jamie Pedersen, another Victory-endorsed official.