News

Martin Sheen to Speak at Black-Tie Dinner

Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen continues to support LGBT issues and events, including his participation in the Victory Fund podcast.http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_5846.php

Dallas 1st Big City with Gay Mayor?

Newsweek looks at whether Oakley's homosexuality is an issue in his campaign for Dallas Mayor.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19249594/site/newsweek/

Frank, Baldwin speak up for gay Iraqis

In a letter to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the two openly gay members of Congress urged the administration to take action to protect the LGBT citizens in Iraq.

Victory Fund reflects on progress

The Victory Fund says Oakley's campaign is an "amazing statement about our progress."http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/06/first-gay-mayor-of-major-us-city.html

Gay history in the making?

Queerty discusses the impact Oakley's election would have not only in Dallas, but throughout Texas.http://www.queerty.com/news/gay-history-in-the-making-20070612/

Q&A with Ed Oakley

Ed Oakley speaks with 365gay.com about the national attention he's received as a candidate for mayor of Dallas.http://365gay.com/lifestylechannel/family/061207family.htm

Dead heat in Dallas mayoral race

According to a poll conducted by the Dallas Morning News, Ed Oakley and Tom Leppert are running neck and neck in the race to become the next mayor of Dallas.

New TX rallying cry: 'Remember that Ed's a mo!'

goodasyou.com blogs about the anti-Ed Oakley/anti-gay automated calls being made by the Heritage Alliance PAC just days before the Dallas run-off.http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/2007/06/texas_new_antig.html

First openly bisexual man elected to NY State Assembly

With 64% of the vote, Micah Kellner became the first openly bisexual man elected to the New York State Assembly.http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid45793.asp

Single payer health plan begins again

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