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Jared Polis. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 242
Gays of state. Mandelson, Peter Brief article Apr 1, 2009 134
The nation's first out governor? After overseeing an impressive city makeover, Providence mayor David Cicilline has his sights set on the statehouse. Link, Matt Feb 1, 2009 675
Sunil Babu Pant: Nepalese politico. Brief article Jan 13, 2009 249
Jared Polis and Linda Ketner: politicians. Brief article Jan 13, 2009 246
The Castro: origins of the age of milk. Stewart-Winter, Timothy Essay Jan 1, 2009 3616
The glass half full: looking at the positive side of the 2008 election. Garcia, Michelle Brief article Dec 16, 2008 155
The resurrection of Harvey Milk: on the 30th anniversary of his death, and with the new Gus Van Sant biopic bearing his name, Harvey Milk is bigger than ever. As movie audiences nationwide reflect on the man who was, one can't help but wonder about the man who might have been. What if Milk hadn't been murdered? Martin, Michael Cover story Nov 18, 2008 5498
Eleven elections to watch: the contenders to pay attention to on November 4. Nov 4, 2008 507
Hill-bound? Jared Polis proves that Obama and Palin aren't the only ones vying for the history books on November 4. Sole-Smith, Virginia Oct 21, 2008 390
When do you think the U.S. will elect a gay president? Brief article Oct 7, 2008 171
A broader bully pulpit: as Congress grapples with solutions for a faltering economy, Barney Frank sits at the center of power. Gallagher, John Sep 9, 2008 725
Pie-in-the-sky presidency? The prospect of the nation's first black president sparks the hope that a gay president is drawing nearer. Bolcer, Julie Sep 9, 2008 1370
The pink apple: gay candidates swarm New York's city council races. Straube, Trenton Brief article Aug 26, 2008 159
Spain's envoy for change. Rodriguez, Juan Carlos Jul 15, 2008 369
Barney Frank's take on Washington, D.C. Link, Matthew Interview Apr 22, 2008 1151
The gay M.L.K.: after years in making, focus features brings Harvey milk to the big screen. Buchanan, Kyle Feb 26, 2008 1525
Reversals of fortune: it's been the best of times and the worst of times for Gary Cloutier. Ochalla, Bryan Brief article Jan 29, 2008 317
Craig's list. Nov 1, 2007 386
By popular demand. Brief article Nov 1, 2007 122
McGreevey's new calling. Brief article Jul 1, 2007 221
Gay atheists need not apply. Brief article May 1, 2007 143
The case is far from closed. Booraem, Hendrik May 1, 2007 1662
Follow the sex talk. Gannett, Lewis May 1, 2007 1259
Young, gay, and powerful. Henderson, William Interview Dec 19, 2006 350
Jamie Pedersen. Brief article Nov 7, 2006 35
First in their houses: victory is all but assured for a number of out candidates running for their state legislatures this year. Meet three who have already scored important firsts in not always gay-friendly states. Kuhr, Fred Nov 7, 2006 1044
A homosexualist Chancellor? Brief article Nov 1, 2006 108
A gay winner & a sore loser. Sep 26, 2006 356
Send in the clown! The Saturday Night Live veteran once played a fey man in a sweater and is now poised to run for the U.S. Senate. His new documentary God Spoke charts the rise of a liberal hero. Ferber, Lawrence Interview Sep 12, 2006 385
Victorious. Brief article Sep 12, 2006 52
One gay Hill. Scholibo, Corey Brief article Aug 29, 2006 229
The power of mayors: Republican or Democrat, man or woman, gay mayors are making a difference at city halls across the nation. Edozien, Frankie Jul 4, 2006 1386
Washington. Cornfield, Jerry Brief article Jul 1, 2006 56
Future gay leaders '06: in our annual roundup of high achievers we look at seven young men and women who are already making a difference and are set to take over the fight for equality in the future. Kennedy, Sean Interview Jun 20, 2006 3396
Italy's transgender victory. Brief article May 23, 2006 116
The Advocate poll. Brief article May 9, 2006 178
Christine Quinn. Kennedy, Sean Interview Mar 14, 2006 601
Out & elected in New York. Romesburg, Don Brief Article Mar 14, 2006 194
Maryland's black gay hope. Brief Article Mar 14, 2006 187
Local victories. Brief Article Feb 14, 2006 161
A gay general in New York? Brief Article Feb 14, 2006 231
Closeted and antigay. Romesburg, Don Brief Article Jan 31, 2006 167
No excuses for West: I have no sympathy for ousted Spokane mayor Jim West or other hypocritical closet cases. They didn't miss out on these years of greater gay visibility. They opted out. Savage, Dan Jan 31, 2006 1006
The kingmakers: ten states still don't have any out lawmakers--at any level of government. The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund hopes to change that in 2006. Heil, Emily Jan 31, 2006 1546
Gay replaces antigay. Letellier, Patrick Brief Article Dec 20, 2005 103
A solid reputation? Brief Article Dec 6, 2005 123
Growing a gay old party. Kuhr, Fred Dec 6, 2005 1621
Too gay for Democrats? Broverman, Neal Brief Article Nov 22, 2005 200
Howdy, partners: you can't go it alone. Gay activists in Texas, Maine, and elsewhere are partnering with straight leaders and civil rights groups as they fight antigay ballot initiatives this year and next. Lisotta, Chritopher Oct 25, 2005 1260
A proud campaign. Wildman, Sarah Brief Article Oct 11, 2005 111
Laud Humphreys' emissary to St. Louis. Hartley, Wes Critical Essay Jul 1, 2005 2085
Southern Italy: Puglia gets a gay president. De Stefano, George Jul 1, 2005 1457
Ballot box trailblazers: even in superconservative states and the most hostile legislatures, out politicians are making a difference every day. Lisotta, Christopher Jun 21, 2005 2645
Double blow in Kansas. Brief Article May 10, 2005 93
The mayor of Casper streets: Casper, Wyo., Matthew Shepard's hometown, now boasts the state's first out elected official. But as Guy Padgett III tells it, being gay had nothing to do with getting elected. Christensen, Jen Mar 1, 2005 1113
Civil unions come to New Zealand: Chris Carter has fought long and hard to make his country the first in the Southern Hemisphere to provide full rights to same-sex couples. Allen, Dan Interview Nov 23, 2004 606
Kolbe's quiet fights: the only openly gay Republican in Congress has taken the GOP's Christian right wing to task--and survived politically. Wildman, Sarah Biography Nov 9, 2004 1333
Over and out. Vilanch, Bruce Oct 12, 2004 671
Meanwhile, in Georgia ... Among the many openly gay and lesbian candidates running in state-level contests this year, these are some other notable names on the November ballot. Allen, Dan Brief Article Sep 28, 2004 280
Jim McGreevey: crushed by the closet: for years the New Jersey governor hid that he's gay. Then he resigned amid a flurry of scandals. A behind-the-scenes look at how his double life clouded his judgment. Quittner, Jeremy Cover Story Sep 28, 2004 3615
Judging McGreevey: will the public see New Jersey governor James McGreevey's dramatic coming-out as the reason he needs to resign? Barrett, Jon Sep 14, 2004 368
Counting on Florida: Jim Stork could become the next openly gay man elected to Congress, but while campaigning in his conservative district he's careful about touting that fact. Caldwell, John Sep 14, 2004 1637
Baldwin's new battle: Capitol Hill's only openly lesbian lawmaker preps for a tough reelection. If only she knew who she was running against. Stan, Adele Interview Jun 8, 2004 1928
For better, for worse, for us. Kuehl, Sheila Column May 11, 2004 704
Across the nation. Brief Article May 11, 2004 175
Royally gay in Luxembourg. Brief Article May 11, 2004 146
Closeted in the capital: they're powerful, Republican, and gay. Will the marriage battle finally get them to come out to their bosses? Bergling, Tim May 11, 2004 1902
Wedded to the Republicans. Clinton, Kate May 1, 2004 631
Tina Podlodowski. Brief Article Apr 27, 2004 21
San Francisco loses a pioneer. Brief Article Feb 3, 2004 153
Young voters come out: partisan gay political groups are reaching out to GLBT students on the nation's college campuses. Neff, Lisa Jan 20, 2004 644
The face of gay Puerto Rico. Serrano, Pedro Julio Dec 23, 2003 739
Out candidates make good. Brief Article Dec 9, 2003 132
Jacques goes national at HRC. Ryan, Benjamin Brief Article Dec 9, 2003 79
Good men slain: January 11, 1979. Romesburg, Don Brief Article Nov 25, 2003 164
Death of dreams: in November 1978, Harvey Milk's murder and the mass suicides at Jonestown nearly broke San Francisco's spirit. Eerily, Milk knew and worked with Jonestown founder Jim Jones. VanDecarr, Paul Nov 25, 2003 1913
Kentucky's coming-out. Lisotta, Christopher Brief Article Nov 11, 2003 112
Continuing Milk's legacy: a quarter century after gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk was murdered in San Francisco, fellow activist Tom Ammiano may be elected mayor. Bull, Chris Interview Nov 11, 2003 643
Across the nation. Brief Article Oct 28, 2003 118
Governing 101: gay politicians are going back to school to learn how to be more effective public officials. Bull, Chris Oct 28, 2003 950
Honoring one of Baghdad's victims. Allen, Dan Brief Article Oct 14, 2003 131
Strange bedfellows: when it comes to politics and public opinion, it's OK if elected officials are gay--as long as no one has to think about their actually having sex. (Politics). Bull, Chris Aug 19, 2003 1157
The mayor is gay (and that's a good thing): Berlin mayor Klaus Wowereit has come from obscurity to prominence in just two years, and now he is one of the most famous openly gay politicians in the world. (Germany). Barrett, Jon Interview May 13, 2003 2423
Senator Frank? (Politics). Ghent, Bill Brief Article Apr 29, 2003 166
Man with a mission: a former national leader for the Boy Scouts, the Victory Fund's Chuck Wolfe now pledges to get gay people elected to public office. (Behind the Headlines). Kienzel, Olivia Interview Apr 29, 2003 529
Transitions. (The Advocate Report). Brief Article Apr 29, 2003 103
I love my job; just because it's work doesn't mean it can't also be fun. Our annual roundup of gay people with cool--and often groundbreaking--careers. (careers). Interview Apr 29, 2003 4106
Antigay exit. (Politics). Brief Article Mar 4, 2003 151
Requiem for an iconoclast. (The Netherlands). Savage, Todd Brief Article Jun 11, 2002 194
The end of the affair. (Politics). Bull, Chris Brief Article May 14, 2002 120
Foreign Minister a committed homosexual. (News in Brief: Canada). Brief Article May 1, 2002 290
Dangerous liaison; the first gay liaison to the mayor of Providence, R.I., talks about politics, gay sexuality, and why he was recently asked to resign. (Behind the Headlines). Blotcher, Jay Brief Article Apr 16, 2002 647
Gay republicans come out of the closet: October 29, 1996. (From the Advocate Archives). Romesburg, Don Brief Article Apr 16, 2002 183
The new face of gay conservatives: Republicans control the White House, the House of Representatives, and a majority of governorships. Now a new wave of openly gay conservatives wants to put gay rights on the agenda in George Bush's America. (Cover Story). Bull, Chris Apr 16, 2002 1517
Right faces; whether they're in public office or behind the scenes, gay conservatives are taking action. (Cover Story). Wildman, Sarah Apr 16, 2002 1593
Maryland's Maggie makes her mark. (Politics). Brief Article Feb 19, 2002 88
The Minneapolis 5. (Elections). Boothe, Karen Louise Brief Article Dec 25, 2001 121
Appointed. Brief Article Oct 9, 2001 19
Lesbians and gays in Mexico at the end of the millennium. (Rights). Perez, Gloria Careaga Jan 1, 2000 1760

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