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THE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING
1. Honoring Colorado Springs
Rhetoric never just exists in a vacuum. It is never just one bill in a session, one post on social media. Hate speech leads to violent actions - and the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs experienced that violence last Sunday. The night before our community was supposed to reflect on the trans lives we have lost and celebrate the resilience of the LGBTQ community, five more lives were needlessly taken and many were injured by a gunman at Club Q.
LGBTQ elected officials within the state were quick to respond to these atrocious acts of violence. Colorado Governor Jarod Polis shared his feelings of devastation and horror, while also paying tribute to the brave folks who stopped the gunman. [[link removed]]
Colorado state Representative Brianna Titone has been outspoken since the shooting, identifying the connection between a rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric with anti-LGBTQ attacks. During an interview with MSNBC Rep. Titone shared, "When you start throwing verbal bombs around, there's going to be casualties." [[link removed]]
In a world that far too often singles out LGBTQ people, and especially trans people, it is our duty to remember those lost - and do everything we can to ensure more are not claimed by violence.
We stand in solidarity and in mourning with Colorado's LGBTQ community, the trans community and our LGBTQ elected officials in Colorado who are searching for answers and solutions. We support them in times of trial, such as these, and times of triumph. Their leadership and contributions cannot be overstated.
Click here to support the victims and families affected through the Colorado Healing Fund. [[link removed]]
2. 2022 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference is Almost Here!
[link removed] [[link removed]]We are one week away from our 38th International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! [[link removed]] Our annual conference brings together over 500 LGBTQ elected officials, leaders and advocates from across the world who are working to move equality forward. The conference will be held from Nov 30th – Dec 3rd, including four days of networking and skills building as we strategize the year ahead in our movement for equality. Registration is still open -- register here! [[link removed]]
Here's a sneak peak at what's happening during Conference...
Come celebrate the 2022 Rainbow Wave during this election cycle [[link removed]] for a sit down with U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids , the first out LGBTQ Native American women ever elected to the body, remarks from Connecticut state Treasurer-elect Erick Russell , the Black out LGBTQ candidate elected to statewide executive office and New Hampshire state Representative-elect James Roesener , the first trans man elected to a U.S. state legislature.
Inducting the 2022 Hall of Fame Class! We're honored to announce four more out leaders who will be inducted as the 2022 class in December: Deputy of the National Assembly of Venezuela Tamara Adrián , former Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden , former Speaker of the New York City Council Christine Quinn and former Senior Technical Adviser in the Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce Amanda Simpson !
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Hear from Venezuelan Assemblywoman Tamara Adrián , Brazilian State Deputy Robeyoncé Lima, Mexican Congresswoman Salma Luévano , Peruvian Congresswoman Susel Paredes and electoral expert Pilar Rojas Salas during the session Shattering Lavender Ceilings Across the Americas! [[link removed]] These LGBTQ elected officials will share their journeys to success and unpack the political climate and successes within their countries.
Awarding our Trailblazing LGBTQ Elected Officials and Allies
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Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award: Nebraska State Senator Megan Hunt
Megan is an entrepreneur, mother and activist. [[link removed]] She has tackled conversion therapy, food insecurity, and affordable housing since her election in 2018, when she was the first out LGBTQ woman elected to the Nebraska Legislature. She recently gained national headlines for filibustering a bill that would have outlawed abortion access in Nebraska. Global Trailblazer Award: Mexican Congresswoman Salma Luévano
Salma made history as one of the first two out transgender people elected to Mexico’s Congress. [[link removed]] She has championed LGBTQ political and electoral rights, such as instating rainbow candidate quotas, amending birth certificates for trans people and more.
Congressional Ally Award: U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
Representative Schakowsky was elected to represent Illinois' 9th Congressional District in 1998 [[link removed]] , after serving for eight years in the Illinois State Assembly. She is in her twelfth term. She is a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus [[link removed]] and has been a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights.
Still need to register for the conference? Click here to register today! [[link removed]]
3. Celebrating Trans Awareness Week
During Trans Awareness Week, we celebrate the leadership and visibility of the trans community, while recognizing the enormous work ahead. From São Paulo to St. Paul, we have so many trans victories to celebrate this year! [[link removed]]
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Victory Congressional Internship (VCI) [[link removed]] – Applications for Summer & Fall 2023 cohorts now open: LGBTQ Victory Institute’s Victory Congressional Internship is developing the next generation of LGBTQ public leaders. Each semester, the Victory Congressional Internship brings outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C. for an intensive leadership program and an internship with an LGBTQ-friendly member of Congress. We will be selecting our 2023 summer and fall cohorts soon. For more information, to apply, or to send to someone who would be a strong candidate, please click here! [[link removed]]
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2023 Candidate & Campaign Trainings [[link removed]] : Applications are now live for Victory Institute’s signature four-day intensive training program. Join us in Dallas, Salt Lake City, Orlando or Detroit to learn non-partisan best practices, necessary skills and strategies for running for office by engaging in tough, realistic campaign simulations and working with peers to develop a plan to run for office and win. If you’re ready to run for office or serve as a campaign manager, apply today! [[link removed]]
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Registration is now open for our biannual LGBTI Political Leaders in the Americas Conference [[link removed]] ! Join us in Mexico City to connect with out LGBTI elected officials, advocates, public servants and allies with like-minded leaders to increase LGBTQ political power. This is your chance to strategize, connect with and hear from amazing out leaders from across the Americas and the Caribbean. Expect amazing speakers, transformative workshops and more this year. Join us in Mexico City, Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Saturday, July 22, 2023! The Conference is free to all - register here! [[link removed]]
Save the Date – 2023 Leadership Summits [[link removed]] : Memphis, Sioux Falls, Boise, and Charleston. Mark your calendars! Victory Institute is coming to town for our one-day LGBTQ Leadership Summits, that connect community members and advocates with tools and resources to support their career advancement, and make connections with other LGBTQ leaders. Each training is tailored to the political environment and needs of constituents. Learn more and register here! [[link removed]]
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