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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.

U.S. Gay-Rights Groups Heartened by Political Gains

Gay rights leaders encouraged by America's progress in regards to LGBT issues.

Gay Loses Out in Dallas

Gay Candidate Loses Mayoral Bid

Ed Oakley loses Mayoral bid, but still made LGBT history.http://www.towleroad.com/2007/06/gay_candidate_e.html

No Gay Mayor For Dallas

Despite Oakley's loss, this election was a notable landmark in LGBT politics.http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-gay-mayor-for-dallas.html

Not Quite Time for an Openly Gay Mayor in Dallas

According to blogger Pam Spaulding, Ed Oakley's campaign was plagued by robocalls and his opponent's extraordinary financial edge.http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2041

Leppert Elected Dallas Mayor

Tom Leppert is elected Dallas Mayor, though Oakley's campaign still historic.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/061707dnmetelexdalmayor.973d5d9.html#