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Credit: The Albany Times November 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and Washington through ballot referendums approved by popular vote. These landmark victories for gay rights on election night brought the total number of states that recognize same-sex marriage to nine. There were other important milestones for gay rights activism in 2012, including the election of the first openly gay Senator,

Several newly elected U.S. Congress Members from California ran as challengers against favored incumbents. Some of these new Members stand out as evidence of California's growing independent political dynamic. In the Bay Area Eric Swalwell defeated career Democratic politician and incumbent Rep. Pete Stark while a local farmer, David G. Valadao, will represent a portion of California's agricultural heartland. California's Newest House Members: Click on The Districts Below Doug LaMalfa (R): 1st

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While America voted for president, states across the nation voted on social issues, with voters making same-sex marriage legal in Maryland and Maine. While widely ignored by the presidential candidates, America displayed a broad acceptance for previously rejected social issues in Tuesday's election. In Maryland, voters passed Question 6, approving the Civil Marriage Protection Act that made it legal for same-sex couples to marry. Prior to this election, proponents of same-sex marriage had been

32 states have previously put the right for same-sex couples to receive civil marriages to a popular vote, and 32 times the measures were voted down. Yesterday, however, three states became the first to successfully pass ballot measures to make gay marriage legal: Maryland, Maine, and Washington. Maryland’s proposition passed with close approval, at 52%. The measure’s passage is consistent with pre-election polling. The Maryland State legislature approved same-sex marriage in February of 2012,

While America voted for president, states across the nation voted on social issues, with same-sex marriage on the ballot in Maryland, Maine, Washington, and Minnesota. While widely ignored by the presidential candidates, America displayed a broad acceptance for previously rejected social issues in Tuesday's election, with all four states making history as same-sex marriage laws passed in three states, and an amendment defining marriage in heterosexual terms failed in Minnesota. In Maryland, vot

[Update 5:20 PM PST] Independent candidate Angus King is projected, by CNN, to win the Senate seat in Maine. -- [Update 5:15 PM PST] In Ohio, 1.8 million voters cast their ballot early or by absentee ballot. It could still be some time before we know a victory. CNN projects Georgia will go to Mitt Romney. In Florida, over half of the precincts are reporting a very slight lead for Romney now. This is the first time the GOP candidate has taken the lead tonight. His lead is 52-47. -- [Updat

[Update 8:18 PM PST] IVN.us announces Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term. [Update 8:17 PM PST] CNN projects President Barack Obama will win re-election by taking the state of Ohio. [Update 8:15 PM PST] With the projection of Oregon going to Obama, statistically speaking it is very unlikely Romney will be able to pull off a victory because one more state will put the president over the top. CNN also projects Missouri to be carried by Mitt Romney. -- [Update 8:10 PM PST] Th

On Tuesday, more than just the presidency will be determined. From school boards to assemblymembers, we have the chance to shape the future of our representation.There is no other office that can effect the general sentiment and political discourse than a presidential election season. Join us at IVN all week where we discuss what the 2012 presidential election means for the next four years. IVN Election CenterPart of IVN’s ongoing mission is to bring you coverage of national elections and the