John:

I’ve lived in Florida longer than Ron DeSantis has been Governor. There are two things I can tell you about our state: despite his best efforts, LGBTQ+ people still live here. And we deserve better leadership than what he’s given us.

LGBTQ+ kids and teachers deserve so much better than ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills. LGBTQ+ people deserve a governor that won’t let his staff call us groomers and pedophiles – and won’t peddle in transphobic and homophobic myths himself. We deserve someone who won’t use our community to score cheap political points.

And finding that leader starts now. LGBTQ+ Victory Institute – where I’m proud to work – is about to hold a Candidate & Campaign Training in Orlando, right in DeSantis’ backyard. If you’re an LGBTQ+ leader sick of the bigotry and interested in learning more about how to run office, sign up today. Or, forward this email to someone you think should run.

LGBTQ+ people are tired of being a political punching bag. As you just read, we're headed to states with bigoted governors and training advocates to run for office. Make a donation to expand our trainings and build a lasting pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders in states like Florida!

Look, I like living in Florida. Despite DeSantis, my husband and I have built a community. We’ve made our home here, and we’re not going to give it up easily. I know Florida is better than DeSantis – and I want to see LGBTQ+ Floridians thrive.

So, help us find and recruit LGBTQ+ people to run for office. If we’re going to undo DeSantis’ damage, it starts with people stepping up to run. Learn more about our trainings here!

Not ready to run? Help us expand our trainings! We want to train more LGBTQ+ people in Florida, in Texas, in Tennessee, in Oklahoma. LGBTQ+ people can win in these states and take back our government from bigots like DeSantis – if we have the skills to win. Pitch in today!

Thanks for standing with us,

Josh Roth
Pronouns: he/him
Senior Development Officer, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute