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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.
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!
U.S. Congressman Mondaire Jones introduced the Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline is working to censure three of his colleagues who are denying facts about the January 6 Capitol riots.
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.
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.
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.
Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones spoke to Florida Politics about the Governor’s decision to sign anti-trans legislation into law.
Illinois state Senator Mike Simmons is working to pass legislation that addresses hair discrimination and school dress codes that target Black people.
New York state Senator Jabari Brisport is working to ban landlords from forcing tenants to pay a brokers' fee.
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.
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!
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!
Vermont state Representative Taylor Small passed one of her first bills – banning the LGBTQ panic defense!
Hawaii State representative Adrian Tam spoke with Wake Up 2Day about Hawaii’s mask mandates and the tourism industry. Watch the clip here.
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!
“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!
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PRIDE & PROGRESS LAUNCHES
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!
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