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California Senate may take up marriage bill again

Out Assemblyman Mark Leno will once again shepherd through the legislature a bill that would grant marriage rights to same-sex couples. 

Commissioner Michael Góngora Chair of “Green Ad-Hoc Committee” Holds First Meeting

The Miami Beach Mayor’s Green Ad-Hoc Committee held its first meeting since its establishment on July 17, 2007. In attendance were the following members of the committee: John Corey, Robin Jacobs, Debra Leibowitz, Mitch Novick, Patxi Pastor and Luiz Rodrigues. Commissioner Michael Góngora, chair of the committee, was also present.

Coluzzi elected in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Community activist and consultant Pat Coluzzi has become the first open lesbian elected in the state of Delaware.

Historic Japanese election ends in loss

Kanako Otsuji has lost her bid for a seat in parliament.  She was the first openly LGBT candidate backed by a major party in Japan.

Domestic partners register in Washington state

A new domestic partnership law, championed by the state's LGBT legislators, took effect this week. 

Eleven new endorsements

The Victory Fund announced 11 new endorsements, bringing the total number of endorsed candidates this year to 46.

Penn. Senate confirms openly gay judge

Dan Anders, a Victory-endorsed candidate for a judgeship on the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been unanimously confirmed by the State Senate.

Many Groups Banking on Social Issues to Garner Votes

Organizations championing social agendas are hoping cultural issues will gain traction among voters and help shape the strategies of the party's presidential hopefuls.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/jan-june07/dem_social_issues.html

Gay Candidate Loses in Dallas Mayor's Race

Despite loss, Oakley's bid for mayor was still historic.http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1944

Cicilline Endorses Hillary Clinton

Providence mayor David Cicilline endorses Hillary Clinton for president and is named Co-Chair of Clinton's Rhode Island campaign.