Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Erick, Sharice, Aldo, Megan, Keturah, Liliana, Dion & Reggie

Elected officials, activists, allies and you! John, I hope you’re getting excited for the 2022 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference – it’s just around the corner! Do you still need to register? Grab your ticket today!  International LGBTQ Leaders Conference November 30 – December …

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  Sarah Pope · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Done with Black Friday shopping, John?

It's almost Giving Tuesday – and unlike those online buys, your gift is tax-deductible! 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 Giv…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

November 23, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Honoring Colorado Springs, Transgender Awareness Week and more.

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. 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 com…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 3:01 PM

The 2022 inductees into the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame...

Elected officials, activists, allies and you! John, In 2021, Victory Institute announced the launch of the LGBTQ Victory Hall of Fame and inducted 24 former LGBTQ elected officials, appointed officials and candidates. You can learn more about the previous Hall of Fame inductees here…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Colorado Springs

Rhetoric never just exists in a vacuum. John, Yesterday we paused to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to remember and mourn the lives of transgender people lost to violence in the last year. In 2022 alone, at least 69 transgender and gender non-conforming individuals h…

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  Pooja Prabhakaran · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Don't skip this conference, John! There's still time...

Elected officials, activists, allies and you! John, There's only TWO WEEKS left until the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference - but don't worry, there's still plenty of time to register and join a politically-motivated group of LGBTQ elected officials, leaders and allies in Washi…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

November 14, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Tell Tammy thanks! (marriage equality vote coming soon!)

“If you're in the room the conversation is with you — and that makes all the difference.” John, We're getting new reports that the U.S. Senate is getting ready to vote on marriage equality this week. And if you’ve been reading about the work to codify marriage equality, you know ther…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

November 11, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Correction: the right way to register (sorry!)

Register and save $175 on your conference ticket! John, Apologies for our mistake: we used the wrong registration link in yesterday's email! Blame the mixup on post-election fatigue and excitement about this year's Conference. You can find the correct registration link here, or updat…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Need a break from election news? Check this out -

Register and save $175 on your conference ticket! John, We’re just over three weeks away from the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference, and we have lots of exciting updates to share with you - including a new batch of speaker announcements! And don’t forget, the Fall Rate is still …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Historic victories in Brazil, new Presidential Appointments and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. FIVE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Rainbow Ceilings Shattered in the Brazilian Congress Duda Salabert and Erika Hilton won their October elections, and are now the first out trans people elected to the Brazilian Congress!…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Fall rate, 🍂-ing soon...

Register before midnight on October 15 and save $175 on your conference ticket! John, There's still time to grab your ticket for the 2022 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference and save $175! But there's only 3 days until our Fall Rate ends - and that's when this deal expires. Regist…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 1:59 PM

October 11: National Coming Out Day

“If you're in the room the conversation is with you — and that makes all the difference.” John, Happy National Coming Out Day! Every year on October 11th, the LGBTQ community celebrates and supports LGBTQ people coming out of the closet. It is a day for proudly living your truth and …

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  Pooja Prabhakaran · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 5:18 PM

🎉And the winners are.... (for the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and Global Trailblazer Award)!🎉

Congratulations! John, You nominated a slate of amazing LGBTQ leaders from around the world for the 2022 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award - and you voted for the leaders you most wanted to win. People in 14 countries and over 35 U.S. states voted! S…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Historic #'s in Brazil, new Presidential Appointments and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. SIX LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Spotlight on Presidential Appointments Initiative: Meet the New Appointees and Learn how to Become an Appointee Yourself! LGBTQ Victory Institute relaunched our Presidential Appointments I…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Who should win? Make sure you vote:

for the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! VOTE HERE John, Have you voted yet for the 2022 winners of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award? Don't worry - voting is still open, and you can still support your favori…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 2:58 PM

VOTE: for the winners of 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!🌈

Cast your ballot today! VOTE HERE John, it's true! It's time to vote for the 2022 winners of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Voting for both awards closes on Tuesday, Sept 13 at midnight PT, so make sure you cast your vote right away. V…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Add your nominees: Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!

Who do you think should win? John, We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2022 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Who do you think should win these prestigious awards? Name your nominees here! The Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 1:46 PM

2022 Out for America, Sen. Baldwin whipping votes and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. FIVE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Record Number of LGBTQ Elected Officials Serving in the United States, Up 5.8% from 2021 LGBTQ Victory Institute released its 2022 Out for America Report, the only national census of out …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

August 20, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Check out the latest #️⃣ (2022 Out for America Report!)

A record-breaking 1,043 are currently serving in elected office in the United States! John, I'm so excited to share with you the 2022 Out for America report, our annual look at the number and demographics of out LGBTQ elected officials in the United States. You can read about it in …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 2:02 PM

While Tammy’s whipping votes

“If you're in the room the conversation is with you — and that makes all the difference.” John, if you’ve been reading about the U.S. Senate’s work to codify marriage equality, you know there’s one name that keeps popping up: U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. She’s currently whipping the vo…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 1:55 PM

LGBTQ leaders react to the Respect for Marriage Act and more from LGBTQ politics!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. FIVE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Respect for Marriage Act Passed in the U.S. House The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Respect for Marriage Act. This bill would protect marriage equality for LGBTQ people and int…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM

School members at risk (our latest report)

It's absolutely outrageous. John, You've definitely seen the headlines from the last two years. From the proposed bans on books discussing LGBTQ people to forcing trans kids out of sports to demanding LGBTQ teachers remove family photos, America's schools are one of the most vitrioli…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 2:35 PM

Don’t mess with Texas (women)

“Texas AG willing to spearhead Supreme Court case to criminalize sodomy again” John, did you see this headline from LGBTQ Nation? Texas AG willing to spearhead Supreme Court case to criminalize sodomy again Ken Paxton has long supported sodomy bans, saying they're necessary for "publi…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Ron DeSantis ACTUALLY said this with a straight face.

It's absolutely outrageous. Ron DeSantis: “The state of Florida will not tolerate hatred towards the LGBTQ and Hispanic community of any kind, and together we stand united against terrorism and hate of any kind." We have to know: do you agree that Ron tolerates and perpetuates ha…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 5:23 PM

Reactions to Roe, preparing for cases and more from LGBTQ politics!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. SEVEN LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. LGBTQ Elected Officials Stand Up for Abortion Rights In the wake of the disastrous Supreme Court decision to overrule Roe v. Wade, LGBTQ elected officials across the country are using ev…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Roe v Wade overturned.

Our worst fears have come to pass. John, I’m sure you’ve heard the news – the United States Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Our worst fears have come to pass: they have found Roe v. Wade unconstitutional. Numerous states across the country hav…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 1:15 PM

Happy Pride, Homophobes

Wish two of America’s most bigoted Senators a Happy Pride John, From harassing Adm. Rachel Levine during her historic confirmation hearing to supporting insurrectionists who stormed America’s Capitol, Senators Rand Paul and Josh Hawley have made their hostility to our community cryst…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Update: pro-trans bills & protecting choice in the states

Our growing movement and legislative victories John: Last month, we announced that LGBTQ elected officials around the country are working to create safe-havens for trans kids and their families. And after the horrific draft opinion from the Supreme Court that would effectively disman…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:51 PM

LGBTQ elected officials standing up for trans kids, new WOTW cohort and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. FOUR LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. LGBTQ Lawmakers Unite to Protect Trans Kids With hundreds of anti-trans bills introduced in state legislatures this year, Victory Institute leveraged the collective power of our LGBTQ st…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 2:01 PM

John: I wanted to say thanks.

On my birthday, I like to look at the past year and reflect on all that’s been accomplished. John, I wanted to say a quick thank you for all the birthday wishes – you truly made my day special. On my birthday, I like to look at the past year and reflect on all that’s been accomplishe…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 2:05 PM

🖋️Sign the card: it's Mayor Parker's birthday!

Keep this email secret - it's a surprise!!   John, we're organizing a birthday surprise for our President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker! Her birthday is TODAY, and we want to give her a card signed by our amazing supporters. Add your name and leave her a special birthday note! …

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Stand with Rep. Stephanie Byers against transphobia!

This type of language can't be tolerated. John: transphobia has once again reared its ugly head in the Kansas state legislature. Not content to attempt to outlaw gender-affirming healthcare for trans kids, the co-sponsor of the horrific bill is now attacking out trans state Represent…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Add your name: protect trans kids and their parents!

Our growing movement and legislative victories LGBTQ elected officials are introducing legislation that provides safe havens for trans kids, their families and reaffirms their identity. Become a citizen signer and let our LGBTQ elected officials and trans kids know you're standi…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 1:50 PM

Meet the 2022 Bohnett Fellows, fighting back in Nebraska and Alabama and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. SEVEN LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. For State Rep. Neil Rafferty, It’s Personal Earlier this month, the Alabama state legislature passed a bill which is one of the most restrictive, anti-trans bills in the country. This bi…

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  Mateo de la Torre · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM

On the ground: mobilizing in Mexico City

“Wow, all these people care about me?" Big news to share, John: my team and I recently traveled to Mexico City to join our local partner YAAJ México for Trans Day of Visibility! We also coordinated with our partners at the Global Equality Caucus for their launch event in Mexico City, …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 7:09 PM

Goodbye to Ruben (and an announcement)

I have bittersweet news to share with you: today is Ruben J. Gonzales last day as the Executive Director of LGBTQ Victory Institute. John, I have bittersweet news to share with you: today is Ruben J. Gonzales’ last day as the Executive Director of LGBTQ Victory Institute. On Monday, …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Battling anti-trans legislation: "We keep showing up because we have to."

Why Rep. Stephanie Byers keeps fighting. John, When you think of a state like Kansas, you may think politics are controlled by politicians like the Koch Brothers - and whatever views they hold. But over the last couple years, sections of the state have been electing LGBTQ voices. An…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Mayor Robert Garcia crafted a national model to stop COVID-19

How one mayor found himself preparing to take on the new challenge. John, Now, we don’t mean to remind you of the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just two short years ago, Americans were beginning to realize our short, two-week lockdown might last a little longer. The d…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

WATCH: Rep. Park Cannon's fight for free PrEP

She ran because she didn’t see queer elected officials like her in office. John, Last year, as Governor Brian Kemp signed an egregious voting restrictions bill in front of Fox News cameras, Georgia state Representative Park Cannon attempted to access the meeting and keep notes – all …

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Successfully banning hair discrimination in Illinois

No child should be belittled for their hair style. John, Happy National Out to Win Day! Each year on April 2nd, Victory Institute calls for more LGBTQ people to consider exploring their own run for office. Through our website - outtowin.org - you'll find resources on why LGBTQ elect…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 6:25 PM

“There are 125 state legislators now in Kansas that can no longer say, ‘I don’t know a trans person.’”

Three quotes from trans lawmakers on the frontlines in the fight for equality John, This International Transgender Day of Visibility, we wanted to share three quotes from trans lawmakers on the frontlines in the fight for equality. They capture not only why so many trans people are c…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Admiral Rachel Levine & Keturah Herron named Women of the Year, anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping the nation and more

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders. FOUR LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Anti-LGBTQ Policies Moving Forward Around the U.S. Earlier this month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott attempted to criminalize parents of trans kids as ‘child abusers’ when seeking life-savin…

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  Ruben J. Gonzales · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

12% of voters changed their minds. Here’s why:

Results like this show that we must find, train and support more trans leaders who are willing to jump into the political arena John, I wanted to make sure you saw our email about Danica’s enormous impact in office. And I wanted to ask: will you make a generous donation to boost our …

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  Adri Perez · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 2:21 PM

From the frontlines in Texas...

Abbott’s directive doesn’t just terrorize LGBTQI+ families within our state, it sets a dangerous precedent for transgender rights nationwide. John, I’m writing to you from Texas, where we’re on the front lines fighting against the latest attempt to strip trans kids of their dignity. …

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

March 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM

🌈LGBTQ representation🌈 has TRIPLED in the Colombian Congress!

This year, 24 out LGBTQ people ran for office, a 50% increase from 2018! John, Fantastic news from the Colombian elections yesterday: LGBTQ representation has TRIPLED in the Colombian Congress! We're so pleased to share that incumbent LGBTQ candidate Angélica Lozano won reelection an…

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  LGBTQ Victory =?iso-8859-1?q?Institute=A0?= · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 4:06 PM

12% of voters changed their minds. Here’s why:

Results like this show that we must find, train and support more trans leaders who are willing to jump into the political arena John, One thing we know for sure: Danica Roem is a transformative elected official. Not only for the work she’s doing to further equality – and she’s doing …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Are you with President Biden and trans kids?

This legislation is just wrong - do you agree?   John, did you see the State of the Union on Tuesday night? President Biden issued a strong statement against the hateful bills targeting trans youth in state legislatures. But we want to know: do you agree with President Biden? Ad…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 4:46 PM

A long way to go...

America has never elected an LGBTQ Black governor or U.S. Senator.   John, As Black History Month comes to a close, we're once again thinking of the out LGBTQ Black elected officials whose courage and sacrifice led to groundbreaking victories. And we have one more name to add t…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 7:56 PM

'Don't Say Gay' and other anti-equality bills sweep U.S., a new historic Ambassador and more!

Representation is power. FIVE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. ANTI-EQUALITY LEGISLATION SWEEPING THE STATES A new year, a new slate of coordinated anti-LGBTQ legislation in the state legislatures. Most of the bills target access to gender-affirming healthcare for LGBTQ kids…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 5:47 PM

The many titles of Sen. Pat Spearman

Politician. Ordained Minister. Former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Co-Majority Whip of the Nevada state Senate John, Politician. Ordained Minister. Former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel. Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Co-Majority Whip of th…

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