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Jeff Dion withdraws from Virginia House of Delegates Race

Jeff Dion, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has withdrawn from the race after weeks of attacks on his sexual orientation.

Domestic Partner legislation passes in Minnesota

Domestic partner legislation passes in Minnesota.  Read more here: http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=292562&z=2

Oklahoma Governor appoints Jim Roth to statewide position

Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth was recently appointed to the prestigious Oklahoma Corporation Commission by Governor Brad Henry.  This appointment is one of the most significant political appointments achieved by a member of the LGBT community anywhere in the United States.

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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.

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.

Victory endorsee nominated by Pennsylvania governor

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.

Joseph Hernandez nabs Dallas Morning News endorsement

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.

Colorado legislature moves LGBT rights bill

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

Oregon DP bill to become law

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

Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seat

Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care

Paper: Conn. lawmaker changes marriage debate

Bay Windows credits openly lesbian Rep. Beth Bye's testimony for helping to personalize the marriage debate in the Connecticut state legislature this week. 

New Hampshire solidifies New England as haven for gay couples

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

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.

Arkansas Rep. Kathy Webb stops anti-gay adoption bill

Rep. Kathy Webb, a Victory-endorsed candidate in 2006, has been instrumental in stopping a bill that would have banned adoption by gay couples in Arkansas.  Webb, the state's first openly gay elected official, lobbied her colleagues on the State House Judicicary Committee to kill the measure, and many groups involved in the fight say her mere presence on the committee and in the House went a long way to stopping the vicously anti-gay measure.

Brunch speakers: You're changing American politics

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.

Dallas mayoral candidate running strong

Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley , who could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities, is among the race's front runners.  

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

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