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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/16/2026 > gay-san-diego-mayor-elected-us-conference-of-mayors-president

Gay San Diego mayor elected US Conference of Mayors president

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (1738+ words) Todd Gloria has had a whirlwind two decades as a public servant. Beginning with his successful 2008 San Diego City Council election, followed up by his second successful campaign in 2012 " this time as president of the San Diego City Council " Gloria…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/16/2026 > california-governors-race-spotlights-xavier-becerras-lgbtq-advocacy

California governor's race spotlights Xavier Becerra's LGBTQ+ advocacy

5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (1564+ words) California voters selected its two front runners for the state's open governor seat following the second election of Gavin Newsom. Last week former U. S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra became the Democratic nominee for governor, setting up a…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/15/2026 > photos-st-pete-pride-holds-2026-stonewall-reception

PHOTOS: St Pete Pride holds 2026 Stonewall Reception

23+ hour, 18+ min ago  (389+ words) ST. PETERSBURG | St Pete Pride held the 2026 Stonewall Reception June 11 at Coastal Creative, reflecting on the origins of the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and the work facing the community today. The evening featured entertainment and welcomed St. Petersburg Mayor Ken…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/11/2026 > lgbtq-activist-ed-lally-mobilizes-tampa-bay-for-inclusion-and-democracy

LGBTQ+ activist Ed Lally mobilizes Tampa Bay for inclusion and democracy

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (791+ words) The Good Page features positive LGBTQ+ news in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, uplifting and inspiring stories highlighting locals in our community. Here, we check in with longtime advocate Ed Lally. For nearly five decades, he has been one of…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/10/2026 > pelosi-reflects-on-four-decades-of-lgbtq-advocacy

Pelosi reflects on four decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1113+ words) For nearly four decades, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has been one of the most influential champions of LGBTQ rights in American politics. In an exclusive interview with the Washington Blade; Pelosi reflected on those accomplishments, the role grassroots…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/09/2026 > qween-jean-is-tonys-1st-transgender-winner

Qween Jean is Tony's 1st transgender winner

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (229+ words) Watermark Out News Qween Jean wins her Tony. (Screenshot via Qween Jean's Instagram) It was a historic night at the 79th annual Tony Awards on Sunday as Qween Jean won the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical, making her…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/05/2026 > shes-out-democratic-rep-lindsay-cross-says-she-will-not-run-for-re-election

She's out: Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross says she will not run for re-election

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (403+ words) St. Petersburg Democratic House Rep. Lindsay Cross stunned political observers June 4 when she announced she will not run for re-election. In a written statement, Cross said she had worked hard over the past four years to live up to the…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/03/2026 > campaign-to-support-virginia-marriage-amendment-repeal-launched

Campaign to support Virginia marriage amendment repeal launched

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (183+ words) Virginians for Marriage Equality on June 1 launched a campaign in support of repealing Virginia's constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. Equality Virginia Executive Director Narissa Rahaman, former state Sen. Adam Ebbin, former state Del....

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watermarkoutnews. com > 06/02/2026 > orange-county-proclaims-june-2026-as-pride-month

Orange County proclaims June 2026 as Pride Month

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (187+ words) Watermark Out News ORLANDO | Orange County formally recognized June as Pride Month June 2, reading and presenting a proclamation from the office of Mayor Jerry Demings to Watermark Out News. Bellanee Plaza, Central Florida Bureau Chief of Watermark Out News, accepted…...

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watermarkoutnews. com > 05/26/2026 > stonewall-national-monument-sites-tied-to-equality-join-list-of-americas-most-endangered-historic-places

Stonewall National Monument, sites tied to equality join list of America's most endangered historic places

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (453+ words) The 2026 list, announced May 20, marks'America's 250th anniversary'with the foundational principle that everyone is created equal as the theme, said Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization. The 11 sites offer examples of how, over time, Americans have fought against injustice…...