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Single payer health plan begins again

http://www.mtshastanews.com/articles/2007/06/06/news/area_news/03singlepayer.txt

Kellner defeats Camp in NY Assembly election

Openly bisexual Micah Kellner defeated opponent Gregory Camp in a NY Assembly special election.  According to unofficial returns, Kellner received 65 percent of the votes, while Camp received 35 percent.

New York gets 5th LGBT legislator

Micah Kellner won a special election June 5th to represent the 65th District in the New York State Assembly.  He joins four other out legislators in the state legislature. 

Read more at NY1 news .

National media tunes in to Dallas election

Ed Oakley’s historic race for mayor has garnered national attention this week, but will local voters turn out for Ed?

Runoff could make Dallas largest U.S. city with openly gay mayor

While once considered a hotbed of conservativism, Dallas is slowly moving to the middle of the political isle as more progressive voices are heard and a more diverse field of candidates become elected officials.

Dallas more progressive than outsiders perceive

Jacquielynn Floyd of the Dallas Morning News explains that Dallas is not the closed-minded, ultra-conservative city that many outsiders believe it to be. 

Colorado morphs from hate to great state

The political infrastructure of Colorado is changing as Denver and other cities elect openly LGBT leaders.

Sexual orientation decreasing as issue in Dallas politics

The Dallas Morning News reports that as more and more openly LGBT candidates and elected officials pepper the Dallas political landscape, sexual orientation becomes more of a non-issue.

Civil Unions Spread, But Gays Want to Wed

Although civil unions are becoming increasingly available across the United States, some same-sex couples insist that only marriage will provide equal benefits/recognition under the law.

Gay or Experienced?

One blogger questions why his "knee-jerk reaction" is to always vote for the gay guy.

Dallas May Get Gay Mayor

A win for Ed Oakley would make Dallas, Texas the first top-ten US city with a gay Mayor.http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=20765

Concern for Party Led to Exit From Virginia House Race

Jeff Dion withdrew his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates race amid blog attacks and smears over his sexual orientation.

Happy Anniversary, Barney Frank!

Congressman Barney Frank came out publicly 20 years ago this week.http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=20762

Todd responds to party chair's gay-baiting remarks

Representative Patricia Todd responds to the gay-baiting remarks by Alabama Democratic Party Chair Joe Turnham.

Dallas may become first major US City with openly gay mayor

If Ed Oakley is elected this June, Dallas will become the first major US city with an openly gay mayor.

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.

Gay candidates faring well in big city races

Openly gay political candidates and elected officials are making noticeable strides — and in some cases making history — around the country in high-profile races. http://www.washblade.com/2007/5-25/news/national/10649.cfm

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

Oakley endorsed by Police groups

Dallas police groups say Oakley is “committed to public safety,” and is their choice for mayor.

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.