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Penn. Senate confirms openly gay judge

Dan Anders, a Victory-endorsed candidate for a judgeship on the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, has been unanimously confirmed by the State Senate.

Many Groups Banking on Social Issues to Garner Votes

Organizations championing social agendas are hoping cultural issues will gain traction among voters and help shape the strategies of the party's presidential hopefuls.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/jan-june07/dem_social_issues.html

Gay Candidate Loses in Dallas Mayor's Race

Despite loss, Oakley's bid for mayor was still historic.http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1944

Cicilline Endorses Hillary Clinton

Providence mayor David Cicilline endorses Hillary Clinton for president and is named Co-Chair of Clinton's Rhode Island campaign.

U.S. Gay-Rights Groups Heartened by Political Gains

Gay rights leaders encouraged by America's progress in regards to LGBT issues.

Gay Loses Out in Dallas

Gay Candidate Loses Mayoral Bid

Ed Oakley loses Mayoral bid, but still made LGBT history.http://www.towleroad.com/2007/06/gay_candidate_e.html

No Gay Mayor For Dallas

Despite Oakley's loss, this election was a notable landmark in LGBT politics.http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/06/no-gay-mayor-for-dallas.html

Not Quite Time for an Openly Gay Mayor in Dallas

According to blogger Pam Spaulding, Ed Oakley's campaign was plagued by robocalls and his opponent's extraordinary financial edge.http://pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2041

Leppert Elected Dallas Mayor

Tom Leppert is elected Dallas Mayor, though Oakley's campaign still historic.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/061707dnmetelexdalmayor.973d5d9.html#

Gay Councilmember Misses Bid To Become Dallas Mayor

Longtime Dallas City Council member Ed Oakley lost the runoff for Dallas mayor to businsesman Tom Leppert.http://www.365gay.com/Newscon07/06/061707dallas.htm

Dallas Chooses Leppert as Mayor

Tom Leppert wins Dallas mayoral race.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/APStories/stories/D8PQB3HG1.html

Victory applauds Oakley campaign

Ed Oakley lost his bid to become the next mayor of Dallas.  Victory Fund president & CEO Chuck Wolfe issued a statement applauding Ed's historic campaign. Click through for the full text.

Pearson Announces Boulder Council Run

Eugene Peason announces his candidacy for the Boulder City Council.http://www.outfrontcolorado.com/news.php

Martin Sheen to Speak at Black-Tie Dinner

Acclaimed actor Martin Sheen continues to support LGBT issues and events, including his participation in the Victory Fund podcast.http://www.dallasvoice.com/artman/publish/article_5846.php

Dallas 1st Big City with Gay Mayor?

Newsweek looks at whether Oakley's homosexuality is an issue in his campaign for Dallas Mayor.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19249594/site/newsweek/

Frank, Baldwin speak up for gay Iraqis

In a letter to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the two openly gay members of Congress urged the administration to take action to protect the LGBT citizens in Iraq.

Victory Fund reflects on progress

The Victory Fund says Oakley's campaign is an "amazing statement about our progress."http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/06/first-gay-mayor-of-major-us-city.html

Gay history in the making?

Queerty discusses the impact Oakley's election would have not only in Dallas, but throughout Texas.http://www.queerty.com/news/gay-history-in-the-making-20070612/

Q&A with Ed Oakley

Ed Oakley speaks with 365gay.com about the national attention he's received as a candidate for mayor of Dallas.http://365gay.com/lifestylechannel/family/061207family.htm