LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM

REWATCH: The Path Forward for Racial Justice

Spend some time with these out Black electeds: John, This Black History Month, we invite you to rewatch an essential conversation from the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference last December. During our plenary, The Path Forward for Racial Justice, Native Son founder Emil Wilb…

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February 17, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Repealing “Walking While Trans”

What having an out voice in the room can do: John, Did you see the phenomenal headline from NBC Out? New York repeals 'walking while trans' law after years of activism The decades-old law has disproportionately affected trans women of color, who have long been advocating for its repe…

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February 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM

🎉FWD: SIGN: Happy Birthday, Tammy Baldwin! 🎉

TODAY is her birthday! John, Today is U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s birthday!! Add your name and leave Tammy a birthday message here (we are sending it her way soon!):     We can’t wait to pass your messages along to Senator Baldwin – we know she’ll love reading them! Add …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Pete vs. 13 U.S. Senators

More pro-equality voices in the U.S. Senate John, Last week, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Pete Buttigieg as America’s first LGBTQ Senate-confirmed cabinet member. We know that Pete will bring an essential perspective to the Department of Transportation and President Biden’s cabi…

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February 10, 2021 at 3:01 PM

🎂🎉SIGN: Happy Birthday, Tammy Baldwin!

Tomorrow is the big day!! John, TOMORROW is U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s birthday! As a special treat, we’re going to send America’s first out U.S. Senator a birthday card from all of our amazing supporters. Add your name and let Tammy know you’ll be celebrating her birthday tomorro…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Some bigots can’t keep quiet (violent language warning)

So we receive messages like this: John, like many, we’ve been celebrating Dr. Rachel Levine’s nomination to serve as President Biden’s Assistant Secretary of Health. Despite her unquestionable qualifications and experience leading throughout the pandemic, bigots like this one are onl…

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February 3, 2021 at 3:41 PM

We want every LGBTQ kid to see this photo 📷

America's first permanent out Cabinet Secretary. John, not even 24 hours after his historic confirmation by the United States Senate, Pete Buttigieg was sworn into the President's cabinet. And how did he celebrate? By hugging his husband, Chasten.   In a time when state gove…

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February 2, 2021 at 5:18 PM

🌈 HISTORY: Pete Buttigieg confirmed by U.S. Senate!

America's first permanent out Cabinet Secretary. Breaking news, John: Pete Buttigieg was JUST confirmed by the United States Senate as Secretary of Transportation! Pete is officially America's first LGBTQ Senate-confirmed cabinet member - a historic first long overdue. The image of …

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February 2, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Black history made, with more to come:

We have a lot of work to do. John, Happy Black History Month! Over the course of the month, we’ll be recognizing the invaluable contributions, historic victories and dedicated work of our out Black leaders. The first step: recognizing those who won elected office in 2020 and are wo…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Dr. Rachel Levine on the verge of history, Pete Buttigieg moves forward in the Senate and more!

Representation is power. HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS   ON THE VERGE OF HISTORY: President Biden picked Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine to be his Assistant Secretary of Health. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Dr. Levine would make history as the fir…

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January 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

CITIZEN SIGNERS NEEDED: U.S. Senate MUST confirm Dr. Rachel Levine!

There's no time to waste. John, We just made the announcement: together with over 350 other organizations, Victory Institute is calling for the swift confirmation of Dr. Rachel Levine as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health. And we need you to become a citizen co-signer today. Add you…

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  Sarah Pope · [email protected]

January 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Have you ever thought about running for office?

Maybe our training is right for you! John, I think we can all agree: Trump was a terrible president. But if there’s a bright spot from the last four years, it’s this: during Trump’s tenure, more LGBTQ people stepped up to run for office than ever before – and won their campaigns in …

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

A commitment to equality....

And not a moment too soon. John, I’m currently safe at home, watching as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris FINALLY become the President and Vice President of the United States. This day is historic for so many reasons, and for countless Americans, it represents the moment when our country…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Happy Birthday, Pete Buttigieg!

Sign our card and help celebrate Pete today! John, Pete Buttigieg's birthday is TODAY! We’re so excited to celebrate his 39th birthday, and his next historic achievement: when Pete's confirmed, he'll be the first out LGBTQ Cabinet secretary ever approved by the United States Senate. …

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 5:29 PM

HISTORIC APPOINTMENT: Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Health Secretary!

Creating the most pro-equality government ever! John, Amazing news from the Biden transition team: they just announced that Pennsylvania's Dr. Rachel Levine will be nominated as Assistant Secretary of Health! She is now the first out trans person ever nominated for a Senate-confirme…

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January 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

“This faith can give us courage to face the uncertainties of the future.”

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr today. John, Just a few weeks ago, America watched the clock tick down and a new year arrived. We were ready to say goodbye to 2020: a year marked by a devastating pandemic, racist violence, economic upheaval and an exhausting 24-hour news cycle, wh…

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January 6, 2021 at 7:12 PM

SIGN: Congratulate our LGBTQ members of Congress!

We made history ... John, Earlier this week, Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres were sworn in as America's FIRST Black out LGBTQ members of Congress! And now that they've officially taken their seats in the U.S. House, we can celebrate another milestone: the most out members of Congr…

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January 1, 2021 at 2:01 AM

One last ask before the ball drops

So close to our End of Year goal! John, We'll be quick - we know the New Year is almost here! But so is our End of Year deadline - and we still have a ways to go until we hit our $25,000 End of Year goal. Will you make one more tax-deductible rush donation before midnight hits and ou…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 3:30 PM

FWD: The results are in:

A record-breaking number of LGBTQ politicians John, Time's almost up! Our End of Year fundraising deadline is TONIGHT and I wanted to make sure Ruben's email from last week was at the top of your inbox. If we're going to raise $25,000 to support Victory Institute's programs in the ne…

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December 29, 2020 at 3:14 PM

2020 was a busy year -

And there's even more to do in 2021!   We accomplished so many amazing things in 2020! We had a record-breaking number of attendees at the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference AND held our first-ever virtual Conference. We hosted a huge class of Victory Congressional Inte…

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  Mayor Todd Gloria · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 2:45 PM

More important than ever before:

Local LGBTQ electeds are leading the way. Hi John, I was recently sworn in and am so proud to be the first out LGBTQ person and first person of color ever elected to be San Diego’s mayor. I’m deeply grateful that the people of San Diego have trusted me to tackle a new set of challeng…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 3:01 PM

From all of us at LGBTQ Victory Institute:

Have a safe and wonderful holiday season.   Thank you for all your generous support this year. From all of us, have a safe and wonderful holiday season. LGBTQ Victory Institute     WATCH LGBTQ Victory Institute is a tax-exempt organization as described in Sect…

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  Councilor Rosemary Ketchum · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 3:30 PM

Winning in West Virginia...

Means winning everywhere! Hi John, Early in the 2020 campaign cycle, I made history as the first out trans person elected in West Virginia history. I’m honored to represent my chosen home on the Wheeling City Council, and help push a bold progressive agenda that empowers our communi…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

The results are in:

A record-breaking number of LGBTQ politicians John, did you see this headline from them. magazine? The Results Are In: A Record-Breaking 334 LGBTQ+ Politicians Were Elected in 2020 Queer candidates shattered more ceilings and achieved more historic firsts this year than any other. Onc…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 7:54 PM

Pete for Transportation Sec., Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney to head DCCC, and more!

Representation is power. LGBTQ LEADERS IN HISTORY-MAKING ROLES   President-elect Joe Biden chose Pete Buttigieg to be his Secretary of Transportation! By nominating Pete, President-elect Biden is achieved one of our four Presidential Appointment Initiative goals: nominati…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 8:05 PM

BREAKING: Pete Buttigieg for Transportation Secretary!

The first out LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent cabinet position!! John, I am so excited to share this piece of breaking news with you. President-elect Joe Biden will choose Pete Buttigieg to be his Secretary of Transportation! Over the last several weeks, you've been hearing a…

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December 15, 2020 at 6:14 PM

SIGN ON: "the most pro-equality administration in American history"

Let President-elect Biden know: John, Yesterday, electors around the country cast their ballots to certify the 2020 Presidential election. Soon, President-elect Joe Biden's victory will be official, and a new administration will come to Washington! And the new administration has pl…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 4, 2020 at 5:57 PM

President-Elect Biden, Speaker Pelosi & future LGBTQ equality

To govern, you must include all voices in the conversation. John, It has been a great day so far: Former Representative Patrick Murphy just awarded U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi one of Victory Institute’s most prestigious awards: the LGBTQ History Maker Award! And if that wa…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 10:00 PM

SURPRISE SPEAKER: President-Elect Joe Biden!!!

Joining us tomorrow at 12pm ET! John, We have one final speaker announcement to share with you, and we might have saved one of the best for last. I'm so excited to share with you that President-elect Joe Biden will be joining us tomorrow, Friday Dec. 4th during Ten Years Later: The R…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 8:55 PM

The 🌈next generation🌈

Shattering the next lavender ceiling John, We're just wrapping up the opening plenary, The 2020 Rainbow Wave and Its Impact, during the first day of the 2020 LGBTQ International Leaders Conference. As journalist Kate Sosin, Delaware state Senator Sarah McBride, Georgia state Senator…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

🎉🌈OPENING PLENARY: Starting now! 🎉🌈

Brought to you by our friends at Comcast - John, I’m incredibly excited: the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference is about to begin! Our opening plenary would not be streaming without the generous support of our friends at Comcast. Still need to grab your free ticket? Register…

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  Jared Godes · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Happy hour plans this week? 🍹🍵Join Facebook and Victory Institute!

Tag your photos, grab a drink and follow along! John, The 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference is less than 24 hours away! We’re so excited to bring you opportunities to connect with other LGBTQ leaders from the comfort of your own home. After all the plenaries and sessions ar…

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

December 2, 2020 at 7:22 PM

⚡⚡FINAL speaker announcement: ⚡⚡

Coming to your screen during the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! John, DRUM ROLL, PLEASE! There’s only one more day until the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference begins. And that means we’re ready to make our final speaker announcement. Do you still need to regis…

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December 2, 2020 at 7:18 PM

⚡⚡FINAL speaker announcement: ⚡⚡

Coming to your screen during the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! John, DRUM ROLL, PLEASE! There’s only one more day until the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference begins. And that means we’re ready to make our final speaker announcement. Do you still need to regis…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 11:01 PM

GIVING TUESDAY DEADLINE: help undo the damage!

4 years of work to undo. John, we’re only a couple hours away from the end of Giving Tuesday – but we’re still $6,250 short of our Giving Tuesday goal! Will you make a tax-deductible gift for Victory Institute’s essential work before midnight EST? If you've saved your payment inform…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Undoing the damage:

4 years of work to undo. Did you see this headline from The 19th? Trump has gutted LGBTQ+ rights. Could a Biden presidency undo the damage? John, now that President Trump has been voted out of office, it’s time to start undoing the damage that his Administration inflicted – and what …

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November 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

America is ready 🌈

to shatter these lavender ceilings! John, Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we’re hoping to raise $24,000 for our Presidential Appointments Initiative. Ready to chip in and power equality at all levels of government? Make a tax-deductible donation today! If you've saved your payment i…

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November 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Done with Black Friday shopping?

Check this off your list next! John, Hope you’re having a safe and restful holiday weekend! As you finish searching for Black Friday deals, consider adding Victory Institute to your holiday gift list. After all, it’s almost Giving Tuesday – and unlike those online buys, your gift is …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM

2020 Conference is almost here!

Representation is power. LGBTQ LEADERSHIP Oregon Governor Kate Brown spoke with KATU News about her administration’s continued work to slow the COVID-19 pandemic. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sat down with PoliticusUSA to discuss the Trump Administration’s faile…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Our 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award🌈 WINNERS!

Our two 🌟rising stars🌟! John, You nominated a slate of amazing LGBTQ leaders from around the world for the 2020 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award - and you voted for the leader you most wanted to win! In fact, we had such an AMAZING response that we did something brand new. We're intr…

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November 24, 2020 at 9:30 PM

🔥Meet our NEW conference speakers today!🔥

Coming to your screen during the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! John, Hope you’re getting excited for the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference – it’s just around the corner! Have you signed up for this year’s Conference yet? No worries if you haven’t – there’s st…

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November 20, 2020 at 2:01 PM

38 lives lost: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020

We remember and honor their names. John, Each year on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to remember, honor and mourn the lives of transgender people lost to violence in the last year. In 2020 alone, at least 38 transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have been lost …

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November 19, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Our out trans legislators:

Celebrating their victories during Trans Awareness Week Hey John, How are you honoring Transgender Awareness Week? One way we're participating: celebrating our 2020 trans candidates who just won their races! This year, the number of out trans state legislators nearly doubled, and se…

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November 16, 2020 at 6:26 PM

FWD: Have you voted for the 2020 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award🌈?

There's still time to vote for the next 🌟rising star🌟! John, Have you voted yet for the 2020 winner of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award? Don't worry - voting is still open, and you can still support your favorite up-and-coming LGBTQ star. Remember: the person with the most votes,…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 1:13 AM

🎉Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Admiral Mike Mullen, Valerie Jarrett and more ...🎉

Ten Years Later: The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" John, I'm thrilled to announce an exciting virtual event at the upcoming 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference: Ten Years Later: The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"! Speaker Nancy Pelosi will accept our LGBTQ History Make…

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November 12, 2020 at 7:01 PM

VOTE! Nominees for the 2020 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award🌈

Who do YOU think is the next Tammy Baldwin? John, it's true! It's time to vote for the 2020 winner of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award! Voting closes on Tuesday, November 24th at 11:59pm PST, so make sure you cast your vote right away!! This prestigious award is given to an up-an…

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

November 9, 2020 at 5:11 PM

🎉Call for nominees: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award!🎉

Who do you think should win? John, We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award! Who do you think should win this prestigious award? Name your nominee here! This annual award is given to an up-and-coming state or local LGBTQ elec…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Celebrating LGBTQ leadership, historic milestones and more!

Representation is power. LGBTQ LEADERSHIP IN ACTION With the election less than a week away and more than 570 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot, our current LGBTQ elected officials are demonstrating why LGBTQ leadership is so important. Harper’s Bazaar profiled 11 pioneering…

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October 27, 2020 at 12:07 AM

“I have no agenda.” - Amy Coney Barrett

She now presides on the Supreme Court. John, During the recent hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono questioned Amy Coney Barrett about LGBTQ issues. Barrett replied: “I have no agenda. I do want to be clear that I have never discriminated on the basi…

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October 22, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Amy Coney Barrett APPROVED

Destroying LGBTQ equality! John, It's official: Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the United States Supreme Court will advance for a vote in the U.S. Senate. It's predicted that a person who took donations from hate groups that support the recriminalization of homosexuality in the …

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