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Welcome to OutPower , a monthly update on the impact of LGBTQ leaders from the U.S. and around the world. You'll also get an update on all of Victory Institute's programs, conferences, trainings and more. We like to keep busy.
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(PRO-EQUALITY) PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
We’ll start with the biggest story: all eight openly LGBTQ members of Congress support Democratic Leadership’s impeachment investigations against President Trump. [[link removed]]
And while impeachment is the word of the day, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is holding President Trump accountable for his recent attempt to defund military families to pay for his wall [[link removed]] .
A very happy Bi Visibility Week indeed: learn from four bi elected officials on why visibility matters to them [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan is targeting the Homestead detention center, which recently held migrant children, for continuing to charge the government despite closing [[link removed]] .
Almost 60 Mayors – including Victory Institute’s President & CEO Mayor Annise Parker – added their names to a recent op-ed supporting Mayor Pete for President. [[link removed]]
While the clock ticks on the potential recall of Governor Kate Brown , she recently signed a bill to increase support for children and youth. [[link removed]]
A new poll was released for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot [[link removed]] : great news, she’s universally loved (we could have told you that!).
Madison, WI Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveiled a new plan to update Madison’s transit system [[link removed]] .
Maine Representative Ryan Fecteau is celebrating! His bill to ban conversion therapy in Maine is officially law [[link removed]] . Congratulations!!!
Interested in an update from the Pennsylvania General Assembly? Representative Brian Sims has you covered. Watch his video update here [[link removed]] .
Congratulations to Texas Representative Celia Israel – just named Chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee. [[link removed]]
To end on a lighter note: U.S. Representative Chris Pappas won the annual Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee for his team! [[link removed]]
Have you purchased your ticket for the 2019 LGBTQ International Leaders Conference – November 13 - 16? There’s still time to save $125 on your conference rate! [[link removed]]
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THE NEXT GENERATION
Our Domestic Programs team successfully executed their third Candidate & Campaign Training of the year in Minneapolis, Minnesota, training 44 LGBTQ leaders. Women, members of the trans community and nonbinary attendees comprised 56% of training attendees, including our Victory Empowerment Fellows (VEF). Read up on VEF Brenda Duverce’s experience at the Minnesota training here! [[link removed]]
Victory Institute has now trained over 120 LGBTQ leaders to run for office in 2019.
Further proof our trainees go on to do great things: Bre Kidman is currently running to take on U.S. Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Learn more about Bre’s race and our trainings here. [[link removed]]
Our International team has been extremely busy traveling and just recently returned from trips to Columbia, South Africa and Brazil, where they trained LGBTQ leaders to run for public office. You can watch a mock debate of our South Africa attendees here: [[link removed]]
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THE TAMMY BALDWIN BREAKTHROUGH AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!
In case you missed it: this morning, we announced our seven new nominees for the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award! The Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award is given annually to an up-and-coming state or local LGBTQ elected official whose promising political career will move equality forward.
A huge congratulations to this year’s nominees! You can find their bios (and vote for your favorite) here: [[link removed]]
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And here’s what our amazing nominees have been up to lately:
Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero is fighting to maintain school funding and increase teacher salaries [[link removed]] after learning most teachers in state are working two jobs to survive.
North Carolina state Representative Deb Butler had an extremely busy month defying North Carolina’s Republican leadership after they snuck a vote during a 9/11 memorial. Read Director of Constituent Engagment Reggie Greer's exclusive interview with Representative Butler here. [[link removed]]
Much like the U.S., Peru is currently experiencing political upheaval. Peru Congressman Alberto de Belaunde took a quick break from maintaining governmental accountability to debunk mental health myths. [[link removed]]
Colorado state Representative Leslie Herod is campaigning hard for the Green New Deal [[link removed]] , joining forces with Congressmembers Joe Neguse and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
While not holding the Trump Administration accountable, Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt is taking her local opposition party and Governor to task after key operatives skipped a Medicaid hearing [[link removed]] .
We’re not the only ones to recognize Pennsylvania state Representative Malcolm Kenyatta: he was recently named one of Temple University’s 30 under 30 [[link removed]] .
Eau Claire (WI) School Board Member Joe Luginbill has written over 155 policies and resolutions since his election in 2015. His latest? Protecting children from abuse, neglect and exploitation. [[link removed]]
THE NEXT BIG THING IN LGBTQ POLITICS
Our Domestic Programs Team just wrapped another phenomenal Leadership Summit in Missoula, Montana – inspiring LGBTQ Montanans to run for office. A big thank you to State Senators Diana Sands and Bryce Bennett for joining us and sharing your story!
Do you long to view the Great Plains and hear the soft cry of the Western Meadowlark? Are you an LGBTQ leader looking to attend a one-day training on the ins-and-outs of running for public office? Long no longer – attend the 2019 Nebraska LGBTQ Leadership Summit this October!
Join us Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 am - 5:00 pm CT
in gorgeous Omaha!
Learn more about our Nebraska Leadership Summit and register here! [[link removed]]
LGBTQ Victory Institute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions or gifts to LGBTQ Victory Institute are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Victory Institute is only national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials now serving around the world.
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