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Fort Worth Star-Telegram renews Joel Burns endorsement

Wed, Dec 19th 2007, 06:46

"Our opinion hasn't changed: The Star-Telegram Editorial Board still feels strongly that Burns, 38, a Realtor and resident of the Ryan Place neighborhood, should be the voters' choice to succeed Wendy Davis."


Being gay not hindering Polis' race

Mon, Dec 17th 2007, 13:22

The fact that Polis is gay has hardly come up in Colorado — minus some derogatory name-calling on a right-wing blog — where he is locked in an intense, ultra-expensive primary battle to replace Senate contender Mark Udall.


Miami City Council approves domestic partner health benefit policy

Wed, Dec 12th 2007, 09:28

The North Miami City Council adopted a new Procurement Ordinance which requires certain contractors wishing to do business with the City to provide equal health benefits to domestic partners of their own employees.


Rep. Joe McDermott appointed to replace Poulsen in Senate

Thu, Dec 6th 2007, 16:12

Openly gay state Rep. Joe McDermott will succeed Sen. Erik Poulson to represent Washington's 34th District.


Out California assemblyman has bills signed by Gov. Schwarzenegger

Thu, Dec 6th 2007, 16:12

Openly gay California Assemblyman John Laird had two bills signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday -- one regarding water conservation and another involving the establishment of a coastal trail.


Frank Ferri faces two challengers in special election

Wed, Nov 28th 2007, 10:39

Aspiring Rhode Island Assemblymember faces two tough opponents in the general election Nov. 27.


Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses Joel Burns

Mon, Nov 26th 2007, 19:49

Newspaper says the Victory endorsee "is the most knowledgeable about city issues and takes the wisest positions."


Cloutier's mayoral race too close to call

Thu, Nov 22nd 2007, 06:30

The race for Vallejo's top political seat was a statistical dead heat after voters went to the polls Tuesday.


Anti-gay flyer targets Miami Beach Commission candidate

Mon, Nov 12th 2007, 16:00

A mysterious flier recently appeared in Miami Beach featuring, in part, a crossed-out image of the supposedly gay Teletubby Tinky-Winky. Presumably, the notice is a shot at openly gay commission candidate Frank Kruszewski.


Troy Record endorses Zalewski

Mon, Nov 5th 2007, 11:15

Zalewski wants to bring integrity to City Council


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