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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.
