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Study: Gay lawmakers influential beyond their numbers
Mon, Jul 13th 2009, 16:15Even though openly LGBT elected officials are vastly outnumbered by straight colleagues, their presence in legislative bodies leads to the adoption of more pro-equality laws, according to new research.
http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/07/13/study-gay-lawmakers-influential-beyond-their-numbers/Candidate of the Month: Charles Pugh
Tue, Jun 9th 2009, 15:07Detroit has never had an openly LGBT city councilmember, but that could change if Charles Pugh is victorious. The well-known former TV anchor says he’s ready to help rebuild his city.http://www.victoryfund.org/endorsed_candidates/profile/candidate:264
Victory in New Hampshire!
Wed, Jun 3rd 2009, 16:24The Victory Fund applauds New Hampshire’s out lawmakers and all who helped achieve marriage equality.http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/06/03/marriage-victory-in-new-hampshire/
Would Harvey Milk be proud of us?
Fri, May 22nd 2009, 07:06May 22nd would have been Harvey Milk’s 79th birthday. Would he be proud of our progress today? The Victory Fund’s Chuck Wolfe says yes and no.
http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/05/22/on-harvey-milk-day-2009-would-he-be-proud-of-us/Candidate of the Month: Annise Parker
Tue, May 19th 2009, 15:16Houston City Controller Annise Parker is running for mayor. Learn about how you can be part of her historic campaign.http://www.victoryfund.org/endorsed_candidates/profile/candidate:221
Lorber stays optimistic on VT marriage despite veto threat
Mon, Mar 30th 2009, 15:53Out Vermont state Rep. Jason Lorber, a former Victory Fund endorsee, expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of passing marriage equality legislation in the state, despite Gov. Jim Douglas' veto threat.
Lowe celebrates Gainesville, Fla. voters' affirmation of gay rights
Thu, Mar 26th 2009, 09:39Openly gay Gainesville, Fla. City Commissioner Craig Lowe praised local voters' decision to reject a repeal of an anti-discrimination law that protects LGBT individuals.
Obama appoints lesbian as chief judge of high court
Tue, Mar 24th 2009, 09:47President Barack Obama has appointed openly lesbian attorney Emily C. Hewitt as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the court that hears monetary claims against the government.
Quinn asks Obama to support gay rights
Thu, Mar 19th 2009, 15:43New York City Speaker Christine Quinn, a current Victory Fund endorsee, asked President Barack Obama to support gay rights during her recent visit to the White House for St. Patrick’s Day.
Poll: Repeal of DoMA most important priority for Obama administration
Mon, Mar 16th 2009, 11:26A Gay & Lesbian SmartBrief poll indicated that the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act topped the list subscribers' legislative priorities for the Obama administration. Sign up for the brief here.
Out legislator Madaleno introduces marriage bill in Maryland
Mon, Mar 16th 2009, 10:58Openly gay Maryland state Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. introduced legislation that would give same-sex couples the right to marry, but would not force clergy to perform marriage ceremonies that conflict with their religions.
Gay Washington state legislators celebrate two victories
Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 15:57Out state legislators in Washington are celebrating the State Senate’s passage of two LGBT rights bills.
Anthony Niedwiecki wins in Oakland Park, Fla.
Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 08:57Law professor and LGBT rights activist Anthony Niedwiecki, a Victory endorsee, won his election for Oakland Park, Fla. City Commission, beating his opponent by a margin of 66-34.
Frank Ferri defends marriage equality in Rhode Island
Fri, Feb 27th 2009, 16:02During a Feb. 26 hearing, the out state representative said: "Many of you think that supporting marriage equality would be detrimental to your elections. I pose this question to you: how is it that I was elected?"
Victory Fund congratulates Oscar winners Penn, Black
Mon, Feb 23rd 2009, 08:17Chuck Wolfe, president and CEO of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, issued the following statement regarding the Academy Awards:
Newark, Delaware city councilman comes out
Thu, Feb 12th 2009, 12:00Newark, Del. City Councilman Ezra Temko publicly came out as bisexual in an an interview with the Newark Post today. He spoke to the paper about his relationship with his boyfriend Drew.http://www.gaypolitics.com/2009/02/12/newark-delaware-city-councilman-comes-out-as-bisexual/
Obama names Davie to faith-based partnership council
Mon, Feb 9th 2009, 16:36Fred Davie, the openly gay president of Public/Private Ventures, has been named to serve on President Barack Obama’s Policy Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Baldwin asks Clinton to fix inequities for gay State Department employees
Tue, Feb 3rd 2009, 10:12Out Congresswoman Tammy Baldin has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to improve the treatment of same sex partners in the State Department.
Sixteen openly gay individuals earn presidential appointments
Mon, Jan 26th 2009, 14:36President Barack Obama's openly gay appointees include John Berry, director-designate of the Office of Personnel Management, and Nancy Sutley, chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Victory Fund endorses 10 out candidates for 2009
Wed, Jan 21st 2009, 15:50The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has already endorsed 10 candidates whose elections take place in 2009, including Lynn Schulman, Henry Lo and Coleman Prewitt. Click through to learn more.
