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Obama Nominates Out Lesbian as Top Environmental AdvisorMon, Dec 15th 2008, 16:13The Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute today issued the following statement from its president and CEO, Chuck Wolfe, on the nomination of Nancy Sutley to chair the White House Council on Environmental Quality: Victory Fund helps 71 candidates win across the U.S.Wed, Nov 5th 2008, 10:33Dozens of Victory-endorsed candidates won their elections on Nov. 4, including Jared Polis who will join Reps. Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank in the U.S. House of Representatives. Victory Fund endorses 100 openly LGBT candidatesTue, Sep 30th 2008, 09:55The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announced the endorsement of its 100th candidate, making this endorsement slate the largest-ever for the organization. Cho to accept Gay & Lesbian Leadership AwardTue, Sep 16th 2008, 10:49Comedian Margaret Cho will accept a Gay & Lesbian Leadership Award for her passionate and vocal LGBT advocacy at a ceremony in Washington D.C. Click here to attend the reception. Victory Fund welcomes Michelle Obama at LGBT Delegate LunchWed, Aug 27th 2008, 10:05The Victory Fund welcomed Michelle Obama to the LGBT Delegates Lunch, co-hosted by the Human Rights Campaign and Reps. Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin. More than 700 people attended the event. Majority of voters open to electing gay presidentThu, Aug 21st 2008, 16:43More than six in ten U.S. voters say they could support an openly gay candidate for president of the United States, according to a new nationwide poll from Zogby International. Victory in ColoradoTue, Aug 12th 2008, 23:52After winning his Democratic primary to represent Colorado's 2nd District, Victory endorsee Jared Polis is nearly certain to become the nation's next openly gay member of Congress. Victory fund endorses eleven new candidatesFri, Jul 25th 2008, 10:16The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has endorsed 11 new candidates seeking public office. The candidates include Greg Rodriguez, candidate for the Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education, and Georgia House candidate Keisha Waites. McFeeley Joins Board of Gay & Lesbian Leadership InstituteWed, Jul 16th 2008, 14:41Tim McFeeley, a veteran of the civil rights movement and a leader in the field of executive development, has joined the board of the Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute. Victory Fund endorses ten new candidatesFri, Jun 27th 2008, 14:37The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has endorsed ten new candidates seeking public office. The candidates include Rebecca Kaplan, who seeks a seat on the Oakland City Council, and Andrew Martin, who is running for the Nevada Assembly. McAffrey assured second term in OklahomaMon, Jun 16th 2008, 10:47Victory endorsee Al McAffrey will serve a second term in the Oklahoma state House of Representatives thanks to a court ruling removing his only opponent. He became the first openly gay member of the legislature in 2006. Perez among victorious in primary electionWed, Jun 4th 2008, 09:01California’s caucus of gay state legislators will likely gain at least two new faces after November’s general election. After winning their primaries, John Perez and Tom Ammiano are heavily favored to win their general elections in November. Sam Adams elected mayor of Portland, OregonTue, May 20th 2008, 23:59Sam Adams won his election with more than 50 percent of the vote, becoming the first openly gay mayor elected to lead one of the nation's 30 largest cities. Meanwhile, Kate Brown won her Democratic primary for Oregon secretary of state. Victory Fund hails California Supreme Court decisionThu, May 15th 2008, 13:01"It’s a leap forward in the struggle for true equality for LGBT Americans, and I applaud the extraordinary work of those who have gotten us to this point," said Victory Fund President Chuck Wolfe Victory Fund mourns loss of Larry McKeonWed, May 14th 2008, 17:11Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued a statement mourning the passing of former Illinois State Rep. Larry McKeon. David Bohnett Foundation Announces Major Gift to Boost Openly Gay LeadershipThu, May 8th 2008, 14:48A 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 leadershipMon, Feb 25th 2008, 11:06The 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, Feb 19th 2008, 16:13The 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. 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. Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayorWed, Jan 16th 2008, 11:20Out 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 2008Fri, Dec 21st 2007, 08:21The 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. Joel Burns fights back, wins electionThu, Dec 6th 2007, 15:37Victory 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. Victory Fund announces 29 endorsements for 2008Thu, Dec 6th 2007, 10:28The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced it has endorsed a slate of 29 candidates seeking office in 2008. Gay candidates victorious across the U.S.Wed, Nov 7th 2007, 08:58Dozens 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 ‘07Mon, Oct 15th 2007, 15:32The 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 AlabamaTue, Oct 9th 2007, 17:18Howard 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. Victory announces 12 new endorsements; 6 running in NovemberMon, Oct 1st 2007, 17:15The 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. Gay man elected to Colorado HouseThu, Sep 20th 2007, 15:36Mark 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. Tennessee gets first out elected officialFri, Aug 3rd 2007, 09:02Keith Durbin, a Victory-endorsed candidate, made history Thursday night, becoming Tennessee's first-ever openly LGBT elected official. Fred Mason: A strong leader for BaltimoreTue, Jul 3rd 2007, 16:03The Victory Fund has endorsed three new candidates, including Fred Mason, who is running for Baltimore City Council. New endorsements announcedTue, Jun 19th 2007, 16:28The 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 AssemblyWed, Jun 6th 2007, 08:18The 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 introductionTue, Apr 24th 2007, 12:36Congress' two openly gay legislators co-sponsor bill to ban workplace discrimination Victory Fund condemns Roseanne Barr’s anti-gay comments (updated)Tue, Apr 10th 2007, 11:02Comedian 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 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. Gay man wins seat in New York State AssemblyWed, Mar 28th 2007, 09:25Assemblyman 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. 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 Lesbian poised to become Missouri's first openly gay state SenatorMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:22Jolie Justus will likely become the first openly gay state senator in Missouri history after winning her Democratic primary Tuesday night. Victory Fund fights to preserve historic win in AlabamaMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:20Legal defense fund established to protect Patricia Todd’s victory Victory endorses largest slate of LGBT candidates everMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:18Seventy-Seven Openly LGBT Candidates Endorsed So Far in 2006 Victory Fund: Outrage in AlabamaMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:16Democratic Party panel votes to overturn Patricia Todd’s historic election. Patricia Todd wins!Mon, Mar 26th 2007, 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 Fund statement on Foley scandalMon, Mar 26th 2007, 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: Victory Fund Statement on the death of former US Rep. Gerry StuddsMon, Mar 26th 2007, 11:11The 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 condemns effort to fire trans officialMon, Mar 26th 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 endorses Dallas mayoral candidateTue, Mar 20th 2007, 09:09Endorsement of Ed Oakley, six others kicks off 2007 political season. |
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