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Leading a delegation of some 60 Houstonians to the city, Mayor Annise Parker today praised Shanghai, China as a welcoming and open to its LGBT citizens, a stance she said is good for business.
“Shanghainese and Houstonians are similar. They care about what you do, not who you are,” Parker said during Houston Day at the [...]
Washington, D.C.—The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund today announced its board of directors elected three new members at its most recent meeting.
Board Chair Mark Burstein said the new directors bring diverse and deep expertise at a pivotal moment for the Victory Fund and its mission. “With record numbers of LGBT candidates seeking office, both our [...]
At 23, Ian Campbell is Britain’s youngest mayor, and as an openly gay man he’s among a growing group of out mayors worldwide, reports EDGE Boston.
Campbell is mayor of Retford, England, a town of 20,000 located about 150 miles north of London. According to the Guardian newspaper:
Campbell rose to prominence as a gay rights activist [...]
Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined the likes of Nancy Pelosi, Glenn Beck, and Barack Obama in the “Leaders” section of The 2010 TIME 100, an annual listing of the most influential people of the year.
Described as a “demure, pearl-wearing lesbian businesswoman with three kids and a longtime partner,” Parker is credited for her savvy in [...]
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), speaking to some 700 supporters of the Victory Fund at the group’s annual fundraising brunch in Washington yesterday, said the LGBT community will win full equality in America, but not unless we keep fighting hard for it.
“We’re gonna win this battle, there’s no question. … I know people are frustrated, ‘Well, [...]
