Lesbian Activist Short-listed for Position of Labor Secretary
Advocate Dec 03 08American Rights at Work founder Mary Beth Maxwell could become America's first openly gay cabinet member if chosen to lead the Department of Labor in Barack Obama's administration. Though candidates including Kansas governor Kathleen Sebelius and Michigan congressman David Bonior may be seen as higher-profile candidates, Maxwell has the backing of the Human Rights Campaign -- and fellow short-list candidate Bonior. Full story...
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