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Victory Fund endorses three non-incumbent gay candidates for U.S. House

Victory Fund has endorsed three non-incumbent gay candidates running for U.S. Representative this year:  Providence mayor David Cicilline, North Miami City Councilman Scott Galvin, and Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet.

Gov. Lingle's veto stings Hawaii's LGBT community

In response to Gov. Linda Lingle's veto of a sweeping civil unions bill passed by the Hawaii legislature, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund is asking for $10 to support the legislator who spearheaded the bill - openly gay State Rep. Blake Oshiro. 

Out candidates prevail in LGBT "Super Tuesday" elections

Openly LGBT candidates won races literally from coast to coast on Tuesday, with key wins in California, Montana and Maine.  17 of the Victory Fund’s 21 endorsed candidates won their races or advanced to general elections.

Pougnet: It doesn't have to be this way

In a letter to Victory Fund supporters, Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet addresses Rep. Mary Bono Mack's vote against the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and why electing LGBT leaders is crucial in the fight for equality.

Harvey Milk: From Bullhorn to Bully Pulpit

"A fitting lesson this Harvey Milk Day: If we are going to win the freedoms we deserve as Americans, we must use both the bullhorn and the bully pulpit," said Victory Fund President & CEO, Chuck Wolfe, on the legacy of Harvey Milk.