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LGBTQ LEADERS REACT TO CHAUVIN VERDICT

After former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty as charged in the death of George Floyd, LGBTQ leaders reacted to the verdict.

Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council Andrea Jenkins, who represents the district where George Floyd was murdered, called the verdict a “step towards accountability” and urged further steps towards justice.

Minneapolis City Councilor Phillipe Cunningham urged supporters to “rejoice in accountability” and to “lean into uncomfortable, necessary change.”

Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, currently running to be the first out gay man elected to the U.S. Senate, restated the need for further reforms and a renewed commitment to creating a more equal world.

Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod joined the rest of the Colorado Black Caucus for a press conference, saying “we felt a collective sigh of relief, and we felt a moment of solidarity in the work.”

And as Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, the first out state Senator in Florida history, reminded us, “it is long past time to address systemic racism.”

 

SPOTLIGHT ON GAME CHANGERS

Mark Levine joined the Arlington County Democratic Committee to discuss his race for Virginia Lieutenant Governor.

Brad Hoylman announced a new endorsement from State Senator John C. Liu in his race for Manhattan Borough President! Watch the announcement video here.

Big news in Corey Johnson’s race for NYC Comptroller: 1199 SEIU is standing with him! More good news for Corey? A recent poll shows he’s leading the pack in polling.

Another big endorsement for our candidate for the Atlanta City Council, Liliana Bakhtiari: State Senator Elena Parent endorsed her campaign!

 

NEWS TO WATCH

Vice President of Political Programs Sean Meloy joined Comcast Newsmakers to talk about Victory Fund’s work to increase LGBTQ representation and help out candidates win their campaigns. Watch the full clip here!

Virginia Delegate Danica Roem spoke with The New York Times about the recent wave of anti-trans legislation, being an LGBTQ trailblazer, and why more out people must run for office. Read the full interview here!

 

CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

 

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