Kaufmann calls for apology from Rep. Rehberg

Fri, Feb 29th 2008, 10:45

Out official and Victory endorsee Christine Kaufmann wants Republican congressman to apologize for an anti-gay gag.

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Lowe helps Gainesville pass non-discrimination ordinance

Fri, Feb 29th 2008, 10:33

Out commissioner Craig Lowe joins fellow city commissioners in protecting the rights of transgender citizens.

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Groups hope to boost gay black political leadership

Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 16:31

The 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.

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Primary election approaches in Milwaukee

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 12:14

Patrick Flaherty, a candidate for Milwaukee Common Council, faces a competitive Feb. 19 primary. His election would make him the council's first openly LGBT member.

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AP: Washington state gains sixth LGBT legislator

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 08:55

Appointment of openly gay Democrat Marko Liias gives state six openly gay lawmakers. "Voters are making decisions on people's character, and not their sexual orientation," said state Sen. Ed Murray.

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Salt Lake Tribune praises lesbian Utah Rep. Christine Johnson

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 08:55

Editorial supports Johnson's legislation aimed at protecting LGBT citizens from workplace discrimination.

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Gusciora bills to improve municipal court system advance

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:26

The New Jersey Assembly's Judiciary Committee released three bills sponsored by out Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, which will greatly improve the efficiency of municipal courts by helping municipal prosecutors more effectively carry out their assignments. 

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Next: Madame Mayor?

Fri, Feb 15th 2008, 09:20

"I want every New Yorker to hear me when I say: We are ready."

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Pettis outraises all other Democratic candidates in 80th Assembly District

Thu, Feb 7th 2008, 08:43

End of the year campaign finance filings with the Secretary of State show that Cathedral City City Councilmember Greg Pettis (D) has raised more money than any of the four other Democratic candidates in the 80th Assembly District.

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Sonoma County candidate Maddy Hirshfield featured in Bay Area Reporter

Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 16:23

Paper reports that Sonoma County has the highest concentration of same-sex households in the state. "Considering that kind of demographic, it is about time we had somebody on the Board of Supervisors who can really support all the people," said Hirshfield.

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Randy Bishop featured in article on gay elected officials

Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 15:23

Home News Tribune editorial entitled "On to the day when sexuality doesn't matter" hopes for day when sexual orientation is irrelevant in electoral politics.

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Victory Fund scores first win of the year in Guam

Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 15:21

Victory endorsee Benjamin Cruz won a special senatorial election on Saturday, capturing 41 percent of the vote.

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Flaherty ahead in 3rd District cash

Tue, Feb 5th 2008, 09:52

Gay rights activist Patrick Flaherty holds a commanding lead in fundraising for Milwaukee's 3rd Aldermanic District race, campaign finance reports show.

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Chat with the nation’s first lesbian, African-American mayor

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 13:21

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=features&sc3=&id=55525 

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Lawmakers aim to expand domestic partnerships

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 13:10

http://blog.oregonlive.com/politics/2008/01/lawmakers_aim_to_expand_domest.html

OLYMPIA - After Washington enacted a law in July 2007 that gave same-sex couples legal recognition, more than 3,300 couples from all parts of the state registered as domestic partners.

In hearings Tuesday in the state's Legislature, several of those couples voiced support for a bill that would expand that law to give same-sex couples the same rights that married couples have in divorces, property, estates, taxes, and guardianships.

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Pereira endorsed by Jewish Herald-Voice

Tue, Jan 29th 2008, 09:19

The Jewish Herald-Voice has endorsed Pereira's candidacy as Judge for the 190th Civil District Court of Harris County.

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Vermont Lawmaker Does Double Duty As Comic

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 13:28

Rep. Jason Lorber does stand-up comedy when he's not legislating.

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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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