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Jarrett Barrios helps repeal law banning out-of-state same-sex marriage

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Chairman Barney Frank discusses coming out in politics

In part four of an interview on the financial cable channel CNBC, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank discusses coming out in office, the mistakes he made then, and how being open about his sexuality has made him a more effective legislator.

Out state senator advances adoption measure in Colorado

A bill that would permit legal adoptions by same-sex couples has been approved by a key Senate Committee in Colorado.  Out state Sen. Jennifer Veiga said the measure would allow second-parent adoption by gay couples, which is already legal in 21 other states.

Darrell Watson gaining support in Denver council race

Victory endorsee Darrell Watson has picked up broad support in his race to represent District 8 on the Denver City Council.

New Hampshire Democrats elect openly gay party chair

Ray Buckley has become the nation’s first openly gay chair of a state political party after New Hampshire Democrats elected him to lead their party.

Arkansas Rep. Kathy Webb stops anti-gay adoption bill

Rep. Kathy Webb, a Victory-endorsed candidate in 2006, has been instrumental in stopping a bill that would have banned adoption by gay couples in Arkansas.  Webb, the state's first openly gay elected official, lobbied her colleagues on the State House Judicicary Committee to kill the measure, and many groups involved in the fight say her mere presence on the committee and in the House went a long way to stopping the vicously anti-gay measure.

Dallas Mayoral Candidate Could Make History

Dallas City Councilman Ed Oakley is off and running in what could be an historic quest. If elected, the Victory endorsee could become the first openly gay mayor of one of the ten largest U.S. cities.

Scott McCoy fights for gay youth rights

Utah State Senator Scott McCoy is speaking out against a recently-passed law that would effectively eliminate gay-straight alliance clubs in Utah's school system.

Chicago's 'Winning Women' meet

On March 15th, Victory held a "Winning Women" reception, showcasing local lesbian politicians and the important impact they have made as active lawmakers.