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

September 6, 2023 at 2:00 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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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

September 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Shevrin Jones takes on DeSantis (again), Ulster County, NY protects drag and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Join us in Detroit: our final 2023 Candidate & Campaign Training! It’s your time to run! Join LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for the 2023 Detroit LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Training on October 12-15.…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

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

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! John, Have you voted yet for the 2023 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 favorite up-and-…

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August 23, 2023 at 10:01 PM

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

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! VOTE HERE! John, It's true! It's time to vote for the 2023 winners of the Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Voting for both awards closes on September 2nd at midnig…

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August 18, 2023 at 2:15 PM

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

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! John, don't forget to nominate two LGBTQ+ leaders for the 2023 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Nominations close tomorrow at midnight. Nominate your LGBTQ+ leaders here!…

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August 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

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

Which LGBTQ+ elected officials do you want to see win? Let us know here! John, We're so excited – we are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award! Who do you think should win these prestigious awards? Name your n…

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  Itay Balely, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 5, 2023 at 4:15 PM

ALMOST ready to run? Let us help...

Join us Tuesday, August 8 from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm ET! John, Are you tired of bigots in DC introducing anti-LGBTQ bills? Do you want to fight for change? Have you thought about running for office, but you're not quite ready to run? If you answered YES to any of these questions, t…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Violent protests, harassment, bans

“indoctrinating kids into their religious cult.” L.A. school board president says anti-gay protests make students afraid Jackie Goldberg, 78, said she endured decades of bigotry and threats as an openly gay politician and activist - The Washington Post America's LGBTQ+-friendly s…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM

SCOTUS's anti-LGBTQ ruling, LGBTQ+ leaders gather in Mexico City and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About SCOTUS' Anti-LGBTQ Ruling News broke earlier this month that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a web designer who refused to design LGBTQ+ wedding websites, despite the revelation that the request that spark…

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  Itay Balely, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

"Homosexuality in politics isn't going to fly."

That's what they said about us... John: Victory Institute’s Candidate & Campaign Trainings have been making headlines for quite some time. In fact, a colleague recently shared a CNN article with me from July 2002 (throwback!). That was when running as an out and proud candi…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Celebrating the LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023

Add your name to lend your support and say thanks! John: Did you see the new bill introduced in the U.S. House by LGBTQ+ Members of Congress Ritchie Torres and Becca Balint? It's called the LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023, and it would create more resources to …

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

July 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM

"Half empty is an understatement."

Let's talk about the representation gap. John: Did you see this graphic from Governing based on our 2023 Out for America Report? It really struck me: we must elect 36,232 more LGBTQ+ people to achieve equitable representation in the United States. Here's what the representation…

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

July 6, 2023 at 2:46 PM

🎉Registration for the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference is now OPEN!🎉

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: Every year, more than 600 LGBTQ+ elected officials, activists, leaders and allies from across the globe join Victory Institute in the nation’s capital to schmooze and strategize with colleagues. And it's almost time…

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  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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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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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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