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BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!

Wed, May 16th 2007, 08:36

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

Tue, May 15th 2007, 17:38

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

Mon, May 14th 2007, 15:52

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

Mon, May 14th 2007, 15:46

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


Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care

Mon, May 14th 2007, 08:39

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


Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral race

Sun, May 13th 2007, 08:28

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

Thu, May 10th 2007, 09:42

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!

Fri, May 4th 2007, 14:00

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

Thu, May 3rd 2007, 14:50

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


Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Thu, May 3rd 2007, 08:34

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


Colorado legislature moves LGBT rights bill

Tue, May 1st 2007, 11:00

Openly lesbian State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has been pushing for the statewide non-discrimination bill for a decade.


Columnist: “Gay lawmakers are rocketing our country forward”

Tue, May 1st 2007, 10:04

Syndicated columnist Deb Price credits openly LGBT legislators with a recent flood of good news for the gay community coming out of state legislatures.  Read her column in the Detroit News.


Rep. Pedersen 'hits the ground running' in first year as lawmaker

Mon, Apr 30th 2007, 12:47

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/313624_pedersen30.html


Joseph Hernandez nabs Dallas Morning News endorsement

Fri, Apr 27th 2007, 13:54

Victory-endorsed candidate Joseph Hernandez (far right) has received the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News in his race to represent District 3 on the Dallas City Council.


N.H. Senate OKs Civil Unions Bill Lawmaker: Measure Brings Gays, Lesbians `Close To Full Equality'

Fri, Apr 27th 2007, 10:45

http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-nhcivil0427.artapr27,0,72553.story?coll=hc-headlines-local


New Hampshire solidifies New England as haven for gay couples

Thu, Apr 26th 2007, 13:42

New Hampshire State Rep. Ed Butler is featured in a Washington Post article about the state's new civil unions law.  All New England states now legally recognize same-sex couples.


Leading, winning the fight in Iowa

Thu, Apr 26th 2007, 09:21

The Iowa legislature has approved a bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's nondiscrimination laws.  Gov. Chet Culver says he will sign the measure.


Guajardo earns widespread support

Wed, Apr 25th 2007, 14:11

Elena Guajardo has received support from a wide cross section of
organization.  Groups endorsing Elena include:

  • San Antonio Police Officers' Association
  • San Antonio Professional Firefighters' Association
  • Service Employees International Union
  • Bexar County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO)
  • Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio
  • Victory Fund
  • Sierra Club


She has also received awards for:


Brunch speakers: You're changing American politics

Tue, Apr 24th 2007, 11:09

Utah State Sen. Scott McCoy holds up his official license plate during a speech delivered at the Victory Fund’s 7th Annual Champagne Brunch held last weekend.


Victory endorsee nominated by Pennsylvania governor

Fri, Apr 20th 2007, 09:14

Dan Anders, who was endorsed by the Victory Fund in his race to become a judge of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been nominated by Gov. Ed Rendell to fill a separate vacancy on that court.


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