Sam Adams elected mayor of Portland, Oregon

Tue, May 20th 2008, 23:59

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.

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Victory Fund hails California Supreme Court decision

Thu, 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

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Victory Fund mourns loss of Larry McKeon

Wed, May 14th 2008, 17:11

Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued a statement mourning the passing of former Illinois State Rep. Larry McKeon.

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David Bohnett Foundation Announces Major Gift to Boost Openly Gay Leadership

Thu, May 8th 2008, 14:48

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.

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Esquivel named to Victory Fund Senior VP position

Mon, May 5th 2008, 08:53

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.

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