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News for December 2, 2008

LGBT leaders to address Leadership Conference
Created 12-02-2008 10:51 am

Speakers at the 24th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference include Oregon Secretary of State-elect Kate Brown, Nepali member of Parliament Sunil Babu Pant and Rep. Tammy Baldwin. The conference takes place in Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. Candidate and Campaign Training
December 3, 2008

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2008 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference
December 4, 2008
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20036
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Fort Lauderdale Candidate and Campaign Training
February 19, 2009

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Leno, Ammiano to introduce measures opposing Prop 8
Today
2008 Victory Fund endorsees Sen. Mark Leno and Assemblyman Tom Ammiano plan to introduce measures to suggest that Proposition 8 is an improper revision of the California Constitution.
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Laird reflects on service in California Assembly
Today
As out California Assemblyman John Laird nears the end of his final term, The Californian interviewed him on his experience in the legislature. Laird, who has reached his term limit, served as chair of the Assembly’s Budget Committee.
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Wolfe: Stand up for Harvey Milk in your city
Created 12-01-2008 4:20 pm

Victory Fund President Chuck Wolfe encourages everyone who considers Harvey Milk a national hero to put their name on this interactive map.
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NEWS:

Top LGBT officials prepare to meet in Washington
Created 11-19-2008 3:52 pm

Between Dec. 4-7, LGBT leaders from across the globe will meet in Washington for the 2008 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference. Click here to learn more.
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IN THE NEWS:

McCoy asks LDS Church to support same-sex rights
Created 11-10-2008 12:54 pm

State Sen. Scott McCoy joined Equality Utah in asking the LDS Church to follow up on its previously stated commitment to the rights of same-sex couples.
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PRESS RELEASE:

Victory Fund helps 71 candidates win across the U.S.
Created 11-05-2008 10:33 am

Dozens of Victory-endorsed candidates won their elections on Nov. 4, including Jared Polis who will join Reps. Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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NEWS:

Track Victory's endorsed candidates nationwide
Created 11-04-2008 10:31 am

After months of vigorous campaigning, eighty-nine Victory Fund endorsees leave their fates in the voters' hands. To follow Victory's election coverage, visit our blog, GayPolitics.com.
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CANDIDATE UPDATE:

Tampa Tribune endorses Beckner for county commission
Created 10-13-2008 11:42 am

The Tampa Tribune endorsed Kevin Beckner over incumbent Brian Blair in the race for the Hillsborough County Commission. The article called Beckner "thoughtful" and "more likely to listen to a broad range of views."
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PRESS RELEASE:

Victory Fund endorses 100 openly LGBT candidates
Created 9-30-2008 9:55 am

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund announced the endorsement of its 100th candidate, making this endorsement slate the largest-ever for the organization.

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