Pita Juarez, LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Before we close the books

It’s encouraging to see these programs grow. Hola John, I’ll be quick - we know the New Year is almost here! But before we close the books and our End of Year deadline arrives, will you make one more tax-deductible rush donation before midnight hits and our time runs out? You’ve he…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 2:35 PM

FWD: Rep. Schiff’s note

Your donations to the Christopher Hoven Memorial Fund: Hey John, I wanted to follow up on U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff’s previous email. I’m pleased to share that the LGBTQ Victory Institute’s end-of-year goal for the Christopher Hoven Memorial Fund is just within reach. It means so much t…

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  U.S. Representative Adam Schiff · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM

In honor of my dear friend...

Your donations to the Christopher Hoven Memorial Fund: John, I wanted to talk to you about my dear friend, Christopher Hoven, who passed away in 2020. Chris proudly and openly served as a LGBTQ staffer for more than 30 years. His legacy will live on much longer than that. I’ve worke…

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  Sarah Pope · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 3:01 PM

1 in 4 LGBTQ winners

How our Candidate & Campaign Training alumni faired on Election Day… John, this year Victory Institute trained over 80 people to run for public office or work on an LGBTQ campaign. We hosted virtual and in-person trainings across the country! I’m excited to share how our trainees …

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  Pita Juarez, LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM

I’m new here (hola!)

We haven’t been formally introduced yet. Hola, We haven’t been formally introduced yet. I’m Pita Juarez, and I’m excited to be the new Vice President of Communications at LGBTQ Victory Institute. I’ll be in touch to share updates on the exciting work our team is doing – and of course…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Breaking: President Biden signs marriage equality legislation into law!

Fantastic news from the White House: John, Fantastic news from the White House: President Biden just signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, effectively protecting existing LGBTQ and interracial marriages! We’re sending a thank you card to President Biden and the pro-equality …

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Ron DeSantis & Moms for Liberty

The next frontier John: did you see this headline from LGBTQ Nation? Ron DeSantis helped Moms for Liberty members get on school boards to settle political scores If Ron DeSantis and Moms for Liberty - a known anti-LGBTQ group that happily promotes hatred - have their way, LGBTQ kids …

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Add your name: Congratulations to the '22 Victory Hall of Fame inductees!

Tell Christine Quinn, Tamara Adrián, Amanda Simpson & Ron Oden you're proud of them! John, This past Saturday, LGBTQ Victory Institute was honored to induct Deputy of the National Assembly of Venezuela Tamara Adrián, former Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden, former Speaker of the New …

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The icon, the legend: Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Add your name to our card and tell Speaker Pelosi thank you! Hi John - today, we're gathering signatures to send to Speaker Pelosi. We want to send her a huge THANK YOU from the Victory Institute community for her historic leadership in the U.S. House. Add your name and tell Speaker …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Let us know: anti-LGBTQ bills skyrocketed...

Repealing these bills John: this image is shocking… In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. And 13 states have signed anti-LGBTQ laws this year alone. It's outrageous! Are you ready to fight push against these to…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Breaking: U.S. Senate votes to protect marriage equality

A strong start. Let’s keep going. John, It’s official: the U.S. Senate just voted on the Respect for Marriage Act. This vote – which is long overdue – not only repeals the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act but protects LGBTQ marriage at the federal level and prevents discrimina…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 2:44 PM

GIVING TUESDAY DEADLINE: our seat at the table...

It's almost Giving Tuesday – and unlike those online buys, your gift is tax-deductible! John, today is Giving Tuesday – but we’re still $3,250 short of our Giving Tuesday goal! Will you make a tax-deductible gift to support Victory Institute’s Victory Empowerment Fellowship before mid…

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  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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