Organization Searches for Mayoral Candidate

By Kyra Jenkins
KMPH Fox 26
Central San Joaquin Valley

California - Stonewall Democrats held a forum on Saturday afternoon at Machinists Hall in Fresno, to find out how candidates feel about gay rights.

The organization will choose a democrat for their prime candidate on May 14th.

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London Mayor, up for re-election, Launches Gay Policies

After a successful trip to Soho earlier this week Ken Livinsgtone has launched his lesbian and gay manifesto, "Making London the most lesbian and gay friendly city in the world".

The document contains 20 key pledges for the LGBT community including a promise to working with schools and employers to stamp out homophobic bullying and homophobia.

There's also a promise to support for the development of a LGBT museum. During the elections in 2004 the issue of a museum celebrating gay culture became a flash point between the Green and UKIP candidates.

Launching his manifesto Mr Livingstone said: "As Mayor, and throughout my political career, I have promoted rights for lesbians and gay men. If re-elected in May, I will work to ensure that London retains its reputation as a welcoming and safe place for lesbian and gay Londoners and visitors."

“London is undoubtedly one of the great lesbian and gay capitals of the world and I want London to continue to celebrate lesbian and gay culture in all its aspects."

Livingstone has also hardened his attack on Conservative rival Boris Johnson's past comments on gay rights.

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San Diego Mayor now supports same sex marriage

Mayor Jerry Sanders abruptly reversed his public opposition to marriage for same-sex partners and revealed that his adult daughter is a lesbian.

On Wednesday Mayor Sanders signed a City Council resolution supporting a challenge to California's gay marriage ban.

He fought back tears as he said he wanted his adult daughter, Lisa, and other gay people he knows to have their relationships protected equally under state laws.