Kathy Kozachenko · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM

I didn’t set out to make history.

This movement will take all of us. John, I didn’t set out to make history. When I first ran for office in 1974 as an openly lesbian candidate, I ran to promote the social justice policies of the Human Rights Party, which included pro-feminist and pro-LGBTQ stances in addition to an unwaverin…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 1, 2020 at 5:01 PM

TOMORROW: Our Elected Officials Panel!

Sharice, Gabriel, Karl and you! Hey John, tomorrow is National Out to Win Day, and we're putting the finishing touches on our amazing Out to Win panel. The panel will discuss what it takes to run for office as an LGBTQ candidate, as well as answer questions from you. Have you submitted your q…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Congresswoman Sharice Davids, Mayor Parker and you!

Next Thursday, April 2! Hey John, Don't forget: next Thursday (April 2nd!) is National Out to Win Day! To celebrate this historic day and a new wave of LGBTQ leaders stepping up to run, we're bringing you a LIVE panel with some of our amazing LGBTQ leaders! SUBMIT QUESTIONS & RSVP HERE! …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 2:23 PM

Our LGBTQ electeds respond to COVID-19

New email 3 Leadership in crisis 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 …

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 2:44 PM

April 2: National Out to Win Day!

How will you celebrate? John, It's almost National Out to Win Day 2020! How will you celebrate? We hope you choose to run for public office! Learn more about National Out to Win Day and pledge to run here. Not sure? Take the pledge today and as April 2 approaches, we'll send you more informat…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 8:24 PM

TIMELINE: Women's History Month!

A huge debt of gratitude... John, Happy Women's History Month! Each March, we celebrate the countless contributions of our amazing LGBTQ women and the enormous impact they've had on LGBTQ and political history. After all, where would we be without the Daughters of Bilitis or the Lesbian Aven…

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  Sarah Pope · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 8:56 PM

Now recruiting: Victory Congressional Interns!

Spend a summer on the Hill! John, Are you an up-and-coming LGBTQ college student looking to break into politics? Do you know of LGBTQ students looking to take the next steps in their career? Great news: we are still recruiting for our next class of Victory Congressional Interns (VCI)! Applica…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Celebrating our Black elected officials and their work

New email 3 Happy Black History Month! 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 so…

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  Reggie Greer · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 10:12 PM

It's already been a busy year in state legislatures

Here's what a Victory Institute trained candidate can do: John, Having an openly LGBTQ elected official in your state legislature is a huge benefit. Just ask the people of Virginia. Even though the legislative year just started, our LGBTQ elected officials are already hard at work: passing no…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TODAY: Tammy Baldwin's birthday! 🎁🎉

John, Today's the day - it's officially Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We're collecting signatures from our best supporters, and sending them to the first openly LGBTQ U.S. Senator herself. Let Tammy know you're wishing her a very happy birthday - sign here! Tammy Baldwin has done so much for th…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 8, 2020 at 3:01 PM

SIGN: wish Tammy Baldwin a happy birthday!!

Hey John, it's almost U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We can't wait to celebrate our first openly LGBTQ Senator. Will you sign Tammy's card and wish her a happy birthday?! Have an amazing weekend, LGBTQ Victory Institute SIGN LGBTQ Victory Institute is a tax-exe…

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  Mario =?iso-8859-1?q?Enr=EDquez?= · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Save the date (and some money!) for Conference 2020!

Hey John,  Believe it or not, we're already getting ready for the next International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! Mark your calendars and save the date: the 2020 Conference will be December 2-5, 2020. And while you're saving the date, save $140 on your registration fee by grabbing your tickets …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM

Utah bans conversion therapy, early bird registration is open and more!

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  Luis Abolafia Anguita · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Victory in Peru: Alberto de Belaunde wins!

John, exciting news from Peru: our dear friend and 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winner Alberto de Belaunde is about to be reelected to the Peruvian Congress! And not just by a little: he received the second-highest number of votes of any Congressional candidate in Lima. This is a ri…

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  Reggie Greer · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Webinar: Victory Institute & Barbara Lee Family Foundation!

John, Victory Institute partnered with the Barbara Lee Family Foundation (BLFF) for a one-of-a-kind report about women running for office, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it. Inspired by 2019’s Year of the Lesbian Mayor, the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, Lake Research Partners, a…

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  Reggie Greer · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Last chance this decade!

John, we have one final testimonial for you: Councilmember VanReece knows that connections are key to a thriving career in LGBTQ politics. After all, she was the first out lesbian elected to a legislative body in Tennessee! When few LGBTQ elected officials were serving in the state, Victory…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 5:01 PM

"Gave me a leg up"

Hi John: The only openly LGBTQ member of the Vancouver City Council, Ty Stober, is fresh from the campaign trail and claimed victory once again. Ty is a graduate of our four-day Candidate & Campaign Training and is also an alum of our David Bohnett Leaders Fellowship, which includes a th…

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  Luis Abolafia Anguita · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:01 PM

21 new openly LGBTQ leaders

Hi John: Last October, Colombia held its latest round of local elections. Voters elected 21 openly LGBTQ leaders, tripling LGBTQ representation in the county. Among the elected is Claudia Lopez, the new mayor of Bogota, who made history as the first woman and first LGBTQ person elected in th…

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  Reggie Greer · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 4:01 PM

"One of the best decisions I made for my campaign"

Hi John: When Representative Brianna Titone won her race in 2018, she made history as the first openly transgender state legislator elected in Colorado. And though she hasn't been in office long, she's already made her mark. Together with Representative Leslie Herod, Brianna helped repeal Co…

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  =?iso-8859-1?q?Alhel=ED?= Partida · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Guatemala's historic first

John: Victory Institute doesn't just train the next generation of LGBTQ leaders in the United States - we also work in countries across the globe. And in countries like Peru, Colombia or South Africa, running for office as an openly LGBTQ person can bring great risk. But our international tr…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 3:01 PM

What Representative Daniel Hernández says:

John: I'll be honest: you're going to get a few fundraising emails from us over the next couple days. The end of the year is our biggest chance to raise money for our critical efforts to support LGBTQ candidates and elected officials. And right now, we're trying to raise $20,000 to support o…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Impeachment proceedings roll on, 21 openly LGBTQ leaders in Colombia, and more!

New email 3 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 inf…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 2:01 PM

We're almost there, John!

Hello John: Amazing news about our Giving Tuesday match: the Victory Institute community raised $21,291!!! With the match, that’s $42,582! This a HUGE boost for our Victory Empowerment Fellowship. Victory Institute can elevate a new group LGBTQ leaders of color and trans leaders and provide …

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 12:31 AM

Quick update: Victory Empowerment Fellow match

Hey John: Over the last two days, you've heard from our amazing Victory Empowerment Fellows and program alum on how participating in the Fellowship has impacted their lives and careers. I hope we've proven that this fellowship creates a new pipeline of LGBTQ leadership and elevates unique vo…

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  Shawn Turk, 2019 Victory Empowerment Fellow · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 8:02 PM

What make this fellowship so revolutionary

John: This morning, you heard from my fellow Victory Empowerment Fellow Toni Duran on how the fellowship helped us prepare to run for office and create a network of other LGBTQ leaders of color and trans leaders we can rely on throughout the process. That is why it’s so important for …

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  Toni Duran, 2019 Victory Empowerment Fellow · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Ten new rising LGBTQ leaders.

John: Earlier this year, I was given the most incredible opportunity when Victory Institute chose me to be one of their ten Victory Empowerment Fellows. I’ve been able to meet, work with, and become friends with nine other amazing individuals from across the United States – people lik…

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  City Councilmember Lisa Middleton · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 8:13 PM

I was prepared, motivated and ready to win:

John: Allow me to introduce myself: I’m the proud transgender parent of two amazing children, even prouder partner of my amazing wife Cheryl and hold the distinction of becoming the first transgender person to be elected in California for a non-judicial position. When I first ran for …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 2:02 PM

That's a wrap!

New email 3 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 inf…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 8:24 PM

MATCH:

John: During the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference earlier this month, Colorado Representative Leslie Herod made an exciting announcement: one of our generous donors offered to match up to $25,000 to support our Victory Empowerment Fellowship! We'll have until Giving Tuesday - that…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 3:10 PM

An epidemic: Transgender Day of Remembrance

John: Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we mourn. In the United States alone, 22 known transgender and gender non-conforming individuals — almost all of whom were Black trans women — were tragically murdered this year. Targeted because of their identities in what the American Med…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

November 15, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Alberto and Deb have left the stage...

Hi John: We're currently in the middle of celebrating our International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. and North Carolina Representative Deb Butler and former Peruvian Congressman Alberto de Belaunde just received the 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award:   Representative But…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 1:00 PM

NEW offer: 1 day Conference pass!

Hey John, Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We've got the perfect thing: attend one day of the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference 2019! We're offering a discounted day pass to our most dedicated supporters: $275 off our full conference pricing! You can use it any day of the c…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 10:15 PM

Our last announcement... (and your last chance to register)!

Hey John, the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference starts in just two days! We're crossing the T's and dotting the I's on what's shaping up to be the best conference ever. And we've got one more speaker to announce:  REGISTER HERE Yes! We're delighted to announce that U…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 3, 2019 at 7:14 PM

3 big Conference announcements:

Hey John, Have you checked out the latest agenda for the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference (November 13-16, 2019) yet? Check out all the awesome plenaries and breakout sessions we've got in store for you once you register! And while we're updating the agenda with exciting new speakers d…

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  Dr. Claire Lucas · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 8:44 PM

LGBTI history in Colombia

John, On Sunday night, Colombia made history – electing the first openly LGBTQ mayor of a Latin American capital city and more than doubling the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials nationwide. To see Claudia Lopez, the soon-to-be mayor of Bogota, kiss her partner at the victory party wa…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 11:13 PM

November 15: LBTQ Women Out To Win!

Hey John, LBTQ women make up only 40% of all LBTQ elected officials serving nationwide. If you agree that percentage must increase - and we hope you do - come join us for Women Out To Win! Reserve your spot today! Victory Institute's annual “party with a purpose” celebrates our LBTQ women le…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

October 26, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award winners, Victory in South Africa and more!

New email 3 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 inf…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Join Congresswomen Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland!

Hey John, The International LGBTQ Leaders Conference (November 13-16, 2019) is just a few weeks away and it is shaping up to be our best one yet! We're going to be announcing some amazing new speakers soon - and we're so excited to share them with you! Among the many plenaries and sessions w…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Women Out To Win is back!

Hey John, We're very excited to announce that registration is now open for our annual event: Women Out to Win! This premier event is part of our 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference and it's a party with a purpose. Help honor our LGBTQ women and elected leaders, their countless contri…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 9, 2019 at 2:35 PM

And the winners are...

John: You nominated a slate of amazing LGBTQ leaders from around the country for the 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award - and you voted for who you wanted to win! And this year's voting broke records: we had nearly 30,000 votes! And so, for the first time in our history and because of you…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 4, 2019 at 3:37 PM

VOTING ENDS SOON: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award

John: Have you voted for your 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award nominee yet? Voting closes Monday, October 7th at midnight ET. Make sure you vote before midnight Monday! Cast your vote for your favorite LGBTQ rising star here >> And don't tell our nominees, but the voting is incred…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Last chance: Special Fall Rate LEAVES today! 🍂

Hey John, we don't want to give you a fright (although it is almost Halloween). But head's up: our Special Fall Rate ends at midnight tonight!  There's still time to register and save $125 on your 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference - but this special fall LEAVES soon (pun intended).…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

September 29, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Meet our new conference speakers:

John - We're ready to make our first round of speaker announcements for the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference: help us welcome U.S. Congresswoman Sharice Davids, Colorado Representative Leslie Herod, Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims, and Minneapolis City Councilwoman Andrea …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 7:18 PM

Impeachment, Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award nominees and more!

New email 3 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 inf…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 2:20 PM

🥁 roll please: Meet your 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award nominees!

The winner will receive this prestigious award at the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, DC on November 13 - 16th. The conference is the largest gathering of LGBTQ elected officials, advocates and leaders in the world. Still need to register? Domestic attendees can sa…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Call for nominees: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award!

John: We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award! Who do you think should win this prestigious award? Enter your nominee here. >> Tammy Baldwin began her career as an openly LGBTQ county supervisor, was elected to the state legisla…

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  Mario =?iso-8859-1?q?Enr=EDquez?= · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM

⏰'s ticking, John: early bird savings are almost over!

John: I'll make this quick, we don't have a minute to spare. Our Early Bird rate for the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference ends at midnight tonight. Have your registered yet? Don't miss your chance to save $125 - grab your conference ticket today! >> Have a safe and happy L…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 5:48 PM

Serious recall threat against Gov. Brown, LGBTQ gatherings galore and more!

New email 3 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 inf…

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  Mario =?iso-8859-1?q?Enr=EDquez?= · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 5:45 PM

Calling all bargain hunters!

John - We wanted to let you know our Early Bird rate for the 2019 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference is still going on - but it ends August 31st! You can still save $125 on your ticket! Register now and save $125 before August 31. >> We hope you'll join us in DC again - we're expe…

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  Ruben Gonzales · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 4:57 PM

SURVEY: one last step, John! ☑️

Hi again John,  Over the last couple days, you've heard about Victory Institute's programs -- including training LGBTQ people to run for office and providing LGBTQ elected officials with the resources they need to be successful. In the future, we'll be in touch with insights into our elected…

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