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McAffrey assured second term in Oklahoma

Tue, Jul 22nd 2008, 09:07

Victory 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.

McFeeley Joins Board of Gay & Lesbian Leadership Institute

Wed, Jul 16th 2008, 14:46

Tim 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.

Firefighters endorse Mark LaFontaine

Wed, Jul 16th 2008, 14:07

Victory endorsee Mark LaFontaine received the endorsement of the Broward County Council of Professional Fire Fighters and the Florida Professional Firefighters in his race for the Florida House of Representatives.

Perez among victorious in primary election

Fri, Jun 27th 2008, 15:04

California’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, Oregon

Fri, Jun 27th 2008, 15:02

Sam 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 endorses ten new candidates

Fri, Jun 27th 2008, 14:37

The 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.

Victory Fund hails California Supreme Court decision

Tue, Jun 17th 2008, 16:23

"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 McKeon

Mon, Jun 16th 2008, 10:50

Chuck 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 Leadership

Mon, Jun 16th 2008, 10:49

A 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 position

Mon, May 19th 2008, 12:29

Laura 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 Association

Mon, 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 leadership

Thu, Mar 20th 2008, 13:33

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.

Leadership Institute launches Presidential Appointments Project

Tue, Mar 11th 2008, 11:41

The 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.

Cambridge elects nation's first out black lesbian mayor

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 09:27

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.