TITLE

Paris Match

AUTHOR(S)

Smith, Richard

PUB. DATE

March 2008

SOURCE

Gay Times (09506101);Mar2008, Issue 354, p93

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article features Bertrand Delanoë, a gay politician in Paris, France. It notes that he could be the world's first gay head of state if he will be successful in the French presidential election in 2012. Delanoë allegedly played down his homosexuality by only coming out once a year for Paris Pride, but he has spoken in support of gay adoption and marriage. It also discusses his contributions as the city mayor, including his Velib scheme with 20,000 pay-as-you ride bikes available across the city.

ACCESSION #

31284830

Tags: DELANOE, Bertrand, 1950-;  GAY politicians;  HOMOSEXUALITY;  GAY adoption;  SAME-sex marriage;  MAYORS

 

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