LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 4, 2023 at 12:55 PM

"certain inalienable Rights".

American needs us. John: As we reflect on the nation's revolutionary founding claims of "certain inalienable Rights" and "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness", it's more apparent than ever that our common dreams are not always as common as we'd like. That is why America …

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Out for America is live, pro-trans shield laws across the U.S., and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About The 2023 Out for America Report is Live! We are so excited to share the 2023 Out for America report! Every year, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute publishes a look at the number and demographics of out LGBTQ+ elected o…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Fight hate with Pride.

They’re trying to hurt the most vulnerable members of our community. John: want to know something horrifying? Over 530 anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in 2023. Over 75 have been signed into law. An overwhelming number of the bills target LGBTQ+ kids and are focused on rolling b…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Stonewall 54

54 years of fighting. 54 years of progress. John: Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, John. 54 years since a brave group led by black and brown LGBTQ+ people protested police brutality. 54 years since the launch of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. 54 years…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Representation isn't just a buzzword.

Research clearly shows that visibility leads to acceptance. NEW SURVEY FROM GLAAD: 91% of non-LGBTQ+ Americans believe LGBTQ+ people should not be discriminated against. 84% support equality! Americans want to see pro-equality legislation pass - now we have to train the can…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 10:00 PM

VP Harris: "this should be a wake up call."

She's right. John: In a recent interview with The Advocate, Vice President Harris spoke about the anti-trans bills sweeping the country. She continued, saying "the true measure of strength is not based on who you knock down. It’s based on who you lift up." She's right. Every…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 1:45 PM

How are you celebrating Pride?

Let us know! Hey John, From the earth-shattering number of anti-trans bills introduced in our state houses to the anti-LGBTQ majority in the U.S. House focusing on rolling back equality, it's been a tough year for LGBTQ+ people. But Pride Month is about fighting back - we shoul…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Our 🌈🌑moonshot🌑🌈 effort:

Can we meet demand in 2024? John: Did you see my email yesterday about the 2023 Out for America report (check it out here)? This statistic really struck me: we must elect 36,232 more LGBTQ+ people to achieve equitable representation in the United States. That's a big representa…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 1:33 PM

NEW: growing # of LGBTQ+ electeds (2023 Out for America report!)

13.6% increase John: I'm so excited to share with you the 2023 Out for America report, our annual look at the number and demographics of out LGBTQ+ elected officials in the United States. If you want to get into the details, you can browse the full report and all the key finding…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM

John: join us for Our Diversity on the Bench: New Voices, Better Society!

Co-hosted by Alliance for Justice, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, the Black Leaders Caucus, and the Washington Bar Association! John: We are one week away from our upcoming event: Our Diversity on the Bench: New Voices, Better Society - have you registered for this free, virtual even…

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  Josh Roth, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 1:02 PM

“Make America Florida”?

Right here in Orlando... John: I’ve lived in Florida longer than Ron DeSantis has been Governor. There are two things I can tell you about our state: despite his best efforts, LGBTQ+ people still live here. And we deserve better leadership than what he’s given us. LGBTQ+ kids a…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Meet the Bohnett Fellows, Travels to SD and UT and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About TOP STORIES: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness Month May is both Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) and Mental Health Awareness Month! To honor AAPIHM, we’ll …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Ron’s Running (and we’re fighting back)

Take back Florida. John: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis just announced he’s running for President of the United States. That’s bad news for America – and even worse for anyone who’s part of a community he’s targeted while in office as governor. As governor, DeSantis: Recently e…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Q&A with Zooey Zephyr: next Monday!

Join us to hear from state Rep. Zephyr about her work and censure. John, We have exciting news to share: next Monday, May 22nd, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute will be hosting a Q&A with Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr and Victory Institute President & CEO Mayor Anni…

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  Kathy Hubbard · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Happy Birthday!

Will you pitch in to celebrate Annise? Hello friend, Today I’m celebrating the birthday of my wife and best friend, Annise Parker. Since becoming President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, Annise is always on-the-go – traveling across the nation to support LGBTQ+ leaders w…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Wish Mayor Parker a Happy Birthday!

Sign her birthday card and wish her well John, we're organizing a birthday surprise for our President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker! Her birthday is Wednesday, and we want to give her a card signed by our amazing supporters. Add your name and leave her a special birthday not…

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  Albert Fujii, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 2:40 PM

"the latest example of a steadily growing trend"

Did you see this headline? Lawmakers are being silenced for speaking out against anti-trans bills State Rep. Zooey Zephyr's silencing is the latest example of a steadily growing trend: lawmakers under fire for backing LGBTQ+ rights. -- The 19th It's the new tactic from anti-equal…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM

THANK YOU To Trans Refuge States

Pro-equality legislation passed to protect trans rights in more than a dozen states John, Here’s the bad news: a historic number of anti-LGBTQ bills were introduced in 2023. But there is great news: LGBTQ+ elected officials are fighting back – and creating safe havens for trans …

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  Albert Fujii, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 2:32 PM

STAND WITH STATE REP. ZOOEY ZEPHYR

Add your name: Zooey has worked tirelessly for trans rights – let her know she isn’t alone. Last week, Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr was censured by her colleagues in the state legislature for her refusal to stay quiet about gender affirming care and trans rights…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Zooey Zephyr Censured; Colorado, Minnesota and Pennsylvania march forward and more!

Legislator censured in Montana but some good news from Colorado, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About TOP STORY: Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr Censured After she spent days fighting against a bill that would ban gender-affirming care and…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day!!!

Support the Lavender Wave John, We wanted to wish you a Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! It’s great to shine a light on all the wonderful lesbian elected officials serving around the country. Right now, 261 are in office – from the U.S. Senate to mayor’s offices to school board…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Over 25 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in 3 states in the past month alone

We’re focused on supporting new, pro-equality leadership in the South – it's time. John, Here’s the bad news: the Southern U.S. has seen a dramatic rise in anti-equality bills, John. BUT there is good news: a significant number of LGBTQ+ folks are running for office to keep push…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 1:46 PM

they can't contain themselves

Former Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert cannot stop using homophobic tropes and hateful language to make fun of Pete! U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and Mike Pence are OBSESSED with using homophobic tropes to make fun of Transportation Secretary Pet…

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  Pooja Prabhakaran, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 2:25 PM

Rep. Turner's censure: "absolutely embarrassing"

Their crime? Sheltering a trans rights activist during a protest at the Capitol. John, Recently, Oklahoma state Representative Mauree Turner was censured by the Oklahoma legislature and removed from their committee positions. Their crime? Sheltering a trans rights activist …

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM

By the numbers - LGBTQ+ political representation just keeps growing

Read our full report: Leading Out Loud: Growing LGBTQ+ Political Representation here John, Yesterday, we celebrated Lead Out Loud Day, encouraged LGBTQ+ people to run for office and shared videos from our elected officials. And today, I wanted to share some good news with y…

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  Ryan Schaefer, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Leigh Finke: "It's the people that we're fighting for that keep us fighting."

Follow Leigh's advice: keep going. John, Happy Lead Out Loud Day! Today, we're celebrating LGBTQ+ elected officials and sharing notes and videos submitted by the Victory Institute community. I'm honored to share our second video of the day with you, from Minnesota state Re…

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  Albert Fujii, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2023 at 12:01 PM

WATCH: Erick Russell reads your notes for Lead Out Loud Day!

He notes one of the many reasons we need more LGBTQ+ people to run for office... John, Happy Lead Out Loud Day! Every year on April 2nd, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute celebrates Lead Out Loud Day. This annual event honors the day Kathy Kozachenko made history as the first out LG…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Transgender Day of Visibility, Michigan & Minnesota (and Vermont!) push for equality, and more!

Plus, Rep. Mauree Turner takes on transphobes. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility Every March 31st, we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility to honor the many contributions of trans people and celebrate trans lives.…

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  Pita Juarez, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Trans leaders are fighting for all of us.

We must keep fighting to elect trans leaders. Trans and nonbinary lawmakers made history in 2022. They’re already having to defend their very existence. -- The Boston Globe Trans lawmakers are working overtime to protect LGBTQ+ rights. Pitch in today to stand with them! …

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  Pita Juarez, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM

A woman's place is in the U.S. House (& state House!)

LGBTQ+ women are stepping up to run - we've got to have their backs. Happy Women's History Month! So many important LGBTQ+ milestones were achieved because of the hard work of LGBTQ+ women – and it’s important we keep their legacies alive. Right now, Victory Institute is making …

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  Albert Fujii, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 2:30 PM

"Y’all means all."

Danielle Walker's work for justice (add your name!) John: another anti-trans bill is set to pass in West Virginia: this one would ban gender-affirming care in the state. Just last year, West Virginia also banned trans kids from playing sports.  Right now, there's only one out…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Almost time: sending these on soon...

We want to thank them for running and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Add your note today - it might even be read out loud on camera! John, If you haven't submitted a note for Lead Out Loud Day (formerly National Out to Win Day) and our elected officials, there'…

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  Elliot Imse, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Did you leave a note?

We want to thank them for running and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Add your note today - it might even be read out loud on camera! John, It's almost here: we're getting ready for another exciting Lead Out Loud Day (formerly National Out to Win Day). This is o…

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  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Celebrating Joy, Resilience, History: our new brand launches today.

Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute begins a new chapter. John, Today, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute begins a new chapter. I'm excited to share that we now have a new name, new logo and new visual identity. Click here to watch our brand launch video. Or, see the new colors in action on o…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

February 24, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Fighting for gender-affirming care, increase in Black out LGBTQ electeds and more!

Plus: we urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Gigi Sohn, and our Global trainings. THE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING Celebrating Black History Month: A Skyrocketing Increase of Black LGBTQ Elected Leaders Representation of Black out LGBTQ people in elected positions has increased…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 9, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Stand with Shevrin & Michele AGAINST Ron's bigotry ⬇️⬇️

Florida is a testing ground for anti-LGBTQ and racist policies. John, You've probably seen the headlines: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has chosen, once again, to take another bigoted stance. This time, he's trying to cut AP African American Studies, saying these essential classes "si…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Black LGBTQ history made, with more to come:

There is much work to do, but we are in it together. John, Happy Black History Month! This month, we'll be highlighting the phenomenal Black LGBTQ leaders who paved the way. But there's still so much history to make. Today, there are just over 120 out LGBTQ Black officials in the enti…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

January 26, 2023 at 10:11 PM

Shevrin Jones faces off with DeSantis, Danielle Walker speaks for equality and more!

Plus: the fight for equality in Nebraska and Minnesota. THE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 118th Congress Boasts Record Number of LGBTQ Members After last year’s Rainbow Wave, there are now thirteen out LGBTQ members of the 118th U.S. Congress: two Senators and 11 members in …

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Trying to ban Pride flags?!

Marjorie Taylor Greene & Matt Gaetz are at it again. Bigots like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz are trying to BAN Pride flags at U.S. embassies and other government buildings. Add your name: tell Marjorie and Matt to leave Pride flags alone! SIGN ON Joh…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Ron DeSantis can't get people to like him 😞😞

John: According to Politico, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is quietly ramping up his efforts for a future presidential campaign. But there's one big problem: most people - outside of the bigots in his state - don't actually find him likeable. It turns out passing biased anti-LGBTQ l…

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 3:46 PM

John: congratulate our LGBTQ U.S. House members!

They've FINALLY been sworn in - let them know you're rooting for them! John, Our LGBTQ U.S. House members were FINALLY sworn in late last week. And now that they've officially taken their seats, we can celebrate even more milestones. Robert Garcia is now the first out LGBTQ immigran…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

January 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM

2022 Conference highlights, trans history in India and more!

John: read the latest updates from LGBTQ leaders around the globe! THE LGBTQ STORIES WORTH KNOWING 1. Highlights from 2022 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference Last month, LGBTQ Victory Institute brought together out officials, activists and allies from across the world f…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM

your 2023 priorities 📝

What should LGBTQ elected officials tackle this year? John, Over the weekend, LGBTQ elected officials were sworn in across the country - the new Members of Congress should be sworn in today! But before they get to work, we want to know: what are your legislative priorities for 2023? …

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  LGBTQ Victory Institute · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 4:47 PM

From Arkansas to Peru, we’re thankful for you!

Happy New Year! From Arkansas to Peru, we’re thankful for you! Thank you so much for your generous support this year. Have a safe and wonderful New Year. Happy holidays from the Victory Institute team!   DONATE LGBTQ Victory Institute is a tax-exempt organization …

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  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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