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BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!

Bruce Kraus will become the first openly gay elected official in the city of Pittsburgh after winning the Democratic primary to represent District 3 on the city council.

Senator criticizes her colleagues: Justus cites lack of action on increasing child-care subsidies during the session

In an emotional speech last week, Sen. Jolie Justus lashed out at lawmakers for lavishing tax credits on businesses this year but failing to increase child-care subsidies.http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/106017.html

Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide official

Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission.

Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seat

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070514_1__Oklah20728&breadcrumb=Breaking%20News

Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care

http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2007/05/13/news/051307lrkathywebb.txt

Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral race

Councilman Ed Oakley is a step closer to becoming the nation's first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities after Saturday's election in Dallas.

Oregon's out lawmakers celebrate new laws

Oregon’s two LGBT legislators, Rep. Tina Kotek and Sen. Kate Brown, pictured here to the right of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, at the signing of two new pro-equality laws.  Terry Bean, one of the founders of the Victory Fund, is pictured to the left of the governor.

Victory in Colorado!

State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has prevailed in her decade-long quest to pass a bill protecting gays and lesbians from employment discrimination.

Oregon DP bill to become law

The state's two openly LGBT legislators celebrate passage of marriage-like rights for same sex couples.

Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Victory endorsee Bruce Kraus, who would become the city’s first openly gay elected official, was endorsed today by Pittsburgh’s largest daily paper.