[link removed] [[link removed]]
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.
Know someone looking for more info on Victory Institute or thinking about running for office? Forward this newsletter to them. [[link removed]]
(PRO-EQUALITY) PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin ’s bill, the FAIR Drug Pricing Act, has passed in the U.S. Congress. The bill seeks to increase transparency around rising prices [[link removed]] .
U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney voted to restore the Voting Rights Act. Watch the full vote here. [[link removed]]
U.S. Representative David Cicilline is taking the impeachment fight straight to Donald Trump – or, at the very least, the President’s Twitter [[link removed]] .
Impeachment proceedings, of course, are not a decision to make lightly. U.S. Representative Chris Pappas detailed his decision-making process with The Exchange [[link removed]] .
The House LGBT Equality Caucus issued a statement on the so-called Fairness for All Act, accurately noting that the bill is still discriminatory [[link removed]] .
Oregon Governor Kate Brown recently traveled to South Korea and Japan, where she participated in forums on women’s leadership [[link removed]] .
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is calling on Congress to support a 100% clean economy and follow Utah’s model of enacting clean energy [[link removed]] .
Georgia Representatives Renitta Shannon and Park Cannon are standing against Georgia’s oppressively restrictive abortion bans [[link removed]] .
Colorado Representative Brianna Titone breaks down what it’s like to be the state’s first openly trans state legislator – and how to best represent constituents that disagree with you [[link removed]] .
Congratulations, Idaho Representative John McCrostie on becoming the Assistant Minority leader and first openly LGBTQ person to hold a caucus leadership title [[link removed]] !
Just last month, Minneapolis banned conversion therapy. We have City Councilmember Andrea Jenkins to thank for this historic progress [[link removed]] !
Bogotá Mayor Claudia Lopez and Senator Angélica Lozano Correa got married last week! [[link removed]] ¡Felicitaciones!
[link removed] [[link removed]]
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH VICTORY INSTITUTE
Congratulations Leanne K.M. Ho on being named a 2020 Rhodes Scholar [[link removed]] ! We were thrilled to have Leanne join us as a 2019 Victory Congressional Intern.
Colombia recently tripled LGBTQ representation, electing 21 openly LGBTQ leaders during the October elections, including the first gay man elected mayor in Colombia, Julián Bedoya. ¡Felicidades!
Victory Institute’s International team also completed their final training of the year in Bogota, Colombia. Victory Institute, in partnership with Caribe Afirmativo and in collaboration with other organizations, have been working since 2012 to increase the political participation of LGBTQ people in Colombia. Through trainings, technical assistance, and dialogues with the political parties, we have been contributing to the success of these courageous leaders. Out of the 67 out candidates, a third of them attended our campaign trainings. In addition, over half of the candidates received technical assistance from Victory Institute ahead of the elections. [[link removed]] And our training made the front page of El Espectador !
El Espectador [[link removed]]
COMING SOON TO A STATE NEAR YOU
We spend a lot of time on the road - but we wouldn’t travel with anyone but our generous travel partner, Southwest Airlines ! A HUGE thank you to Southwest Airlines for their support and partnership.
Interested in attending one of our 2020 programs? Applications for our Candidate and Campaign Trainings [[link removed]] , Victory Congressional Internships [[link removed]] and Victory Empowerment Fellowship [[link removed]] ARE NOW LIVE! Apply today!
[link removed] [[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.
This email was sent to [email protected].
Don't unsubscribe just yet - you can change how many & what type of emails you receive by updating your account here [[link removed]] . Unsubscribing will remove you from ALL Victory Institute email contact. If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive ANY email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .
LGBTQ Victory Institute
1225 I (Eye) Street NW, Suite 525
Washingon, DC xxxxxx
United States