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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.

Is Sally Clark Untouchable?

http://seattleweekly.com/2007-05-16/news/is-sally-clark-untouchable.php

BREAKthrough in Pittsburgh!

Bruce Kraus will become the first openly gay elected official in the city of Pittsburgh after winning the Democratic primary to represent District 3 on the city council.

Senator criticizes her colleagues: Justus cites lack of action on increasing child-care subsidies during the session

In an emotional speech last week, Sen. Jolie Justus lashed out at lawmakers for lavishing tax credits on businesses this year but failing to increase child-care subsidies.http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/106017.html

Oklahoma Gov. appoints first openly gay statewide official

Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, who was twice endorsed by the Victory Fund, has been appointed to the state's Corporation Commission.

Governor appoints Jim Roth to Corporation Commission seat

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070514_1__Oklah20728&breadcrumb=Breaking%20News

Gay lawmaker's agenda includes environment, health care

http://www.nwaonline.net/articles/2007/05/13/news/051307lrkathywebb.txt

Oakley advances in Dallas mayoral race

Councilman Ed Oakley is a step closer to becoming the nation's first openly gay mayor of one of the largest U.S. cities after Saturday's election in Dallas.

Oregon's out lawmakers celebrate new laws

Oregon’s two LGBT legislators, Rep. Tina Kotek and Sen. Kate Brown, pictured here to the right of Gov. Ted Kulongoski, at the signing of two new pro-equality laws.  Terry Bean, one of the founders of the Victory Fund, is pictured to the left of the governor.

Victory in Colorado!

State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has prevailed in her decade-long quest to pass a bill protecting gays and lesbians from employment discrimination.

Oregon DP bill to become law

The state's two openly LGBT legislators celebrate passage of marriage-like rights for same sex couples.

Bruce Kraus endorsed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Victory endorsee Bruce Kraus, who would become the city’s first openly gay elected official, was endorsed today by Pittsburgh’s largest daily paper.

Colorado legislature moves LGBT rights bill

Openly lesbian State Sen. Jennifer Veiga has been pushing for the statewide non-discrimination bill for a decade.

Columnist: “Gay lawmakers are rocketing our country forward”

Syndicated columnist Deb Price credits openly LGBT legislators with a recent flood of good news for the gay community coming out of state legislatures.  Read her column in the Detroit News.

Rep. Pedersen 'hits the ground running' in first year as lawmaker

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/313624_pedersen30.html

Joseph Hernandez nabs Dallas Morning News endorsement

Victory-endorsed candidate Joseph Hernandez (far right) has received the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News in his race to represent District 3 on the Dallas City Council.

N.H. Senate OKs Civil Unions Bill Lawmaker: Measure Brings Gays, Lesbians `Close To Full Equality'

http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-nhcivil0427.artapr27,0,72553.story?coll=hc-headlines-local

New Hampshire solidifies New England as haven for gay couples

New Hampshire State Rep. Ed Butler is featured in a Washington Post article about the state's new civil unions law.  All New England states now legally recognize same-sex couples.