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REPRESENTATION IS POWER
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin is holding the National Guard accountable after an expose revealed Guard units have been burying sexual harassment and assault allegations [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids spoke with The Recast about her passion for MMA fighting and how it prepared her to run for Congress. Read the full interview here [[link removed]] !
U.S. Congressman Mondaire Jones introduced the Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline is working to censure three of his colleagues who are denying facts about the January 6 Capitol riots [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney is urging his fellow members of Congress to hold Trump officials and Representatives accountable for the actions taken during the Jan. 6th riots [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congressman Mark Takano , the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, is preparing to introduce a slate of legislation before Congress adjourns. Learn about the full slate here [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig has introduced the Workforce Partnerships Act, aimed at building bridges between schools and businesses and adding jobs in manufacturing, agriculture and more [[link removed]] .
Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones spoke to Florida Politics about the Governor’s decision to sign anti-trans legislation into law [[link removed]] .
Illinois state Senator Mike Simmons is working to pass legislation that addresses hair discrimination and school dress codes that target Black people [[link removed]] .
New York state Senator Jabari Brisport is working to ban landlords from forcing tenants to pay a brokers' fee. [[link removed]]
Great news from Delaware: state Senator Sarah McBride and state Representatives Marie Pickney and Eric Morrison have created an LGBTQ Caucus! Learn about the Caucus’s creation and their future legislative priorities here [[link removed]] .
New Hampshire state Representative Lisa Bunker , Kansas state Representative Stephanie Byers , Virginia Delegate Danica Roem and Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins joined Politico for a discussion about the growing number of out trans lawmakers and their experiences running for office. Watch the full conversation here [[link removed]] !
During his first term, Georgia state Representative Marvin Lim has written and submitted 32 pieces of legislation, worked with the Biden Administration to combat anti-Asian violence, and more. Learn about his first term here [[link removed]] !
Vermont state Representative Taylor Small passed one of her first bills – banning the LGBTQ panic defense [[link removed]] !
Hawaii State representative Adrian Tam spoke with Wake Up 2Day about Hawaii’s mask mandates and the tourism industry. Watch the clip here [[link removed]] .
History on the Lincoln City Council: James Michael Bowers made history as the first out person elected Chairman of the Council, which now has three out members [[link removed]] !
“If there are LGBTQ people with diverse experiences and backgrounds in these elected offices, our issues will never be forgotten.” Read more about why more LGBTQ people should run for office [[link removed]] !
PRIDE & PROGRESS LAUNCHES
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Victory Institute launched Pride & Progress, our comprehensive website detailing key moments in LGBTQ political history. From Harvey Milk’s historic campaigns to Tammy Baldwin’s countless victories to the huge milestones achieved last year, this timeline covers it. Scroll through the website today – hope you can learn something new [[link removed]] !
VICTORY AROUND THE WORLD
Congratulations are in order for Owen Hurcum , who was just sworn-in as the Mayor of Bangor, Wales! Hurcum made history as the world’s first non-binary mayor [[link removed]] .
THE NEXT GENERATION
DEADLINE EXTENSION: Victory Empowerment Fellowship Applications – Due May 30th [[link removed]] !
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We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Victory Congressional Fellowship (VCF)!
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In December, the fellow will attend the Victory Institute’s annual International LGBTQ Leaders Conference [[link removed]] for three days of training, skills building, networking and discussion alongside hundreds of openly LGBTQ leaders in government, politics, advocacy, business and community organizations. The fellowship prepares young LGBTQ professionals to become informed decision-makers and influential leaders who can change their communities and our world. Applications are due May 31, 2021 [[link removed]] !
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Victory Institute is a global organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our international [[link removed]] and domestic [[link removed]] trainings, professional development programs [[link removed]] and yearly conferences [[link removed]] , Victory Institute prepares hundreds of out individuals to launch an influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials [[link removed]] now serving around the world. You can power our work and the next Rainbow Wave with a donation today [[link removed]] !
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