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

February 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Elections have consequences.

A huge win for Virginia's LGBTQ+ community Hey John: did you see the good news from Virginia? Thanks to the pro-equality majority in the state legislature - including the LGBTQ+ elected officials we helped train - a huge slate of anti-trans bills failed to pass! This is a huge w…

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

February 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

❤️Love❤️ is a free, virtual event invitation (two included!)

we L.O.V.E. these upcoming (free) sessions! Roses are red, violets are blue, plenty of bigots are running for office, so WHY AREN'T YOU?! Calling all potential, future or current LGBTQ+ candidates! LGBTQ+ Victory Institute has two virtual, FREE events coming up that will hel…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM

TODAY: Tammy Baldwin's birthday! 🎁🎉

Add your name ... John: Today is the day - it's officially Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We're collecting signatures from our best supporters, and sending them to the first out LGBTQ+ U.S. Senator herself. Let Tammy know you're wishing her a very happy birthday - sign here! …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 3:47 PM

SIGN: wish Tammy Baldwin a happy birthday!!

Add your name ... Hey John: it's almost U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin's birthday! We can't wait to celebrate our first out LGBTQ+ Senator. Will you sign Tammy's card and wish her a happy birthday?! Tammy has shattered so many rainbow ceilings. She was the first out LGBTQ+ pe…

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

February 5, 2024 at 3:21 PM

This is not goodbye.

But this is a thank you. John, I have bittersweet news to share with you today: at the end of 2024, I will leave LGBTQ+ Victory Institute. This is not goodbye. I have many months of work ahead in an election year that is critical for our community and our democracy. But this is…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Correction: Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ History

Happy Black History Month! John: in an earlier version of this email, we made a mistake. Instead of showing Virginia state Delegate Joshua Cole's headshot in the below graphic, we showed Pennsylvania state Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's. That's an embarrassing typo to make on …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ History

Happy Black History Month! 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 140 out LGBTQ+ Black officials in the entire country. Bla…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Travels across Latin America, LGBTQ+ elected officials get to work and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About REGISTER NOW: Few Spots Left for the Our February Candidate & Campaign Training! Join LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for an upcoming LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Training to learn the art and science behind …

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM

our top priority this year:

Electing these LGBTQ+ candidates! John: meet our latest endorsements! Ensuring these amazing leaders are elected is our top priority. In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. We know that our candidates will…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 4:22 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: defend trans candidates in Ohio!

Are you in? John, More and more anti-trans bills are being passed across the United States. But there's one silver lining to this disgusting bigotry: more and more trans people are stepping up to run! But in Ohio, transphobes have been selectively enforcing a law about name-cha…

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

January 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM

your 2024 priorities 📝

Are you in? John, LGBTQ+ elected officials are being sworn into office across the country! But before they get to work, we want to know: what are your legislative priorities for 2024? Let us know what you want to see from our LGBTQ+ elected officials here. ➡️ LET US KNOW ⬅️ …

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 4, 2024 at 4:01 PM

breaking 📰: our latest endorsements are LIVE! 🎊

Over 80 LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates endorsed so far! John: 2024 is finally here. And we're celebrating this exciting election year the only way we know how: a new slate of endorsements. And there’s better news – we’ve already endorsed over 80 LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates running…

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

January 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM

🌙 Moonshot 🌙

Are you in? John, it’s a shocking number, but it’s true: we must elect 35,845 more LGBTQ+ people at all levels of government to achieve equal representation in the U.S. government. This is Victory Institute’s moonshot effort and we need you on the team. Are you in? YE…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 6:01 PM

2023 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference Recap, one year since Respect for Marriage Act passes and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Applications Due: our first 2024 Candidate & Campaign Training! 2024 LGBTQ+ Candidate & Campaign Trainings - it’s your time to run: Join LGBTQ+ Victory Institute for an upcoming LGBTQ+ Candidate & …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 27, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Happy holidays from us

John, thank you for all your generous support this year. From all of us, have a safe and wonderful holiday season. LGBTQ+ Victory Institute   DONATE LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is a global organization dedicated to elevating out LGBTQ+ leaders who ca…

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

December 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

How our trainees faired on Election Day

A proven record of success! John, this year Victory Institute trained 122 people to run for public office or to work for an LGBTQ+ campaign. We hosted trainings across the country! I’m excited to share how our trainees faired on Election Day… If you've saved your payment…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Anti-LGBTQ bills have skyrocketed...

650+ bills in 2023 alone! John, this image is shocking... ➡️ SIGN THE PLEDGE ⬅️ In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. And bigots are already introducing anti-LGBTQ bills for the 2024 legislati…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 3:05 PM

an AstroTurf movement

the levels of support they enjoy are a lie, AP: Many transgender health bills came from a handful of far-right interest groups Extremists are spreading anti-LGBTQ hate through our state legislaures. We have to push back! Pitch in today: DONATE John: Anti-LGBTQ…

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

December 6, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Add your name: Congratulations to the '23 LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame inductees!

Tell Glen, Jarrett & Toni CONGRATULATIONS! John: This past Saturday, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute was honored to induct former Texas State Representative Glen Maxey, former Massachusetts state Senator Jarrett Barrios and California State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atk…

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

December 5, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Democracy is an LGBTQ+ rights issue.

Our opponents know that – and will use any tactic to undermine it. John, I wanted to share an update from the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference with you. When I first started attending this conference more than 35 years ago, there were less than 50 people. This year, …

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

November 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Change the 2024 narrative

GIVING TUESDAY DEADLINE John, there's only a couple hours until the end of Giving Tuesday – but we’re still short of our Giving Tuesday goal! Will you make a tax-deductible gift for Victory Institute’s Candidate & Campaign Trainings before midnight PT? If you've saved your p…

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

November 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM

What do Danica, Zooey, Fabian, Andrea, Lisa and Robert have in common?

Take a quick break from Cyber Monday... John, What does Virginia Senator-Elect Danica Roem (the first out trans person elected to a state senate in the South) have in common with Montana state Representative Zooey Zephyr (the first out trans person to be elected to the state le…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 3:02 PM

⚠️LAST CALL⚠️: less than one week until the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference!

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: We hope you're having a restful holiday break! We have something you need to know - registration is closing soon for the 2023 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference! Don't miss your chance to hear from LGBTQ+ le…

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

November 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM

The 2024 🌈Rainbow🌈 Wave?

This is how it starts. John, In a minute, I'm going to ask you to make a donation to support LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's Candidate & Campaign Trainings (CCTs). But before I do, I want to explain why we need your support before Giving Tuesday next week (if you're already conv…

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

November 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM

NEW: U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, Special Envoy Jessica Stern and more at Conference!

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: I'm so excited to share we're announcing a new group of speakers for the International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference! U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler, Special Envoy Jessica Stern and more will be joining us on stage! AN…

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

November 15, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Our 2023 LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame Inductees!

Glen, Jarrett & Toni John: In 2021, Victory Institute announced the launch of the LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame, aimed at honoring the LGBTQ+ elected officials, appointed officials and candidates who made significant contributions to advancing LGBTQ+ political power and equa…

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

November 10, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Sharice - Sarah - Lorena - Fabian - Mauree - Zooey - Alicia - Diego

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: I hope you’re getting excited for the 2023 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference – it’s just around the corner! Do you still need to register? Grab your ticket today! November 30 – December 2, 2023 Washington, D…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 5:02 PM

LGBTQ+ History Month, Laphonza Butler makes 🌈 history and more!

The fight for equality continues. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Meet our first three Conference speakers and check out the agenda! We’re once again preparing for another amazing International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference – and we shared big announcements... First, the Confer…

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  Jonathan Dromgoole, LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Add your name: stand against Lauren Boebert and Libs of TikTok!

Show Shawn Skelly and Tyler Cherry you're with them. John, During the last two weeks, we've seen two anti-LGBTQ attacks against our Presidential appointees. During a debate on the defense appropriations bill, U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert proposed reducing Assistant Secret…

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

October 13, 2023 at 2:08 PM

New speakers ✅ Conference Agenda ✅ Fall Rate Ending ✅

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: I have a lot of exciting announcements to share with you about the 2023 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference! But before I tell you the news, here's something you must know: our Fall Rate ends October 15. Register…

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  Dave Upthegrove (via LGBTQ+ Victory Institute) · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM

25 years ago...

My coming out story John, I came out of the closet the year I first ran for office. At the time, my then-mentor told me she loved me, but that unfortunately I couldn’t run for office. The thought of an out gay legislator deep in the working-class suburbs was unheard of at the ti…

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

October 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Fall rate, 🍂-ing soon...

I hope we’ll see you in D.C. on November 30 – December 2! John: There's still time to grab your ticket for the 2023 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference and save $100! But our Fall Rate ends October 15th - and that's when this deal expires. Register before midnight on October …

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

October 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Pride & Progress: check it out today!

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! John, Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Have you checked out Pride & Progress? It's our comprehensive history of political power in the United States and the LGBTQ+ Victory Hall of Fame. Click here to see highlights from decades of LGBTQ+ political p…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Join us: congratulations, Laphonza Butler! 🌈🌈

Laphonza will the first out LGBTQ+ Black person to ever serve in the U.S. Senate! John, Did you see the news? California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed EMILYs List President Laphonza Butler to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in the U.S. Senate. This is a historic mom…

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  OUTPOWER · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 10:00 PM

When We Run goes live, work in North Macedonia, Award winners and more!

The fight for equality continues. Urgent Program Deadlines: Grab Your Spot Today! Applications Due: Apply to be a Victory Congressional Intern! Spring 2023 Victory Congressional Internship (VCI) applications are due September 24! Victory Institute’s Victory Congressional …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 2:54 PM

Meet the 2023 winners of the 🌈Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award & Global Trailblazer Award!🌈

Join us in congratulating our 2023 winners... TELL THEM CONGRATS! John, You nominated a slate of amazing LGBTQ+ leaders from around the world for the 2023 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award and the Global Trailblazer Award - and you voted for the leaders you most wanted t…

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

September 8, 2023 at 1:52 PM

The latest: When We Run (read it here)

When We Run shows us what we know is true of LGBTQ+ candidates... John, I'm so excited to share that today, Victory Institute and Loyola Marymount University released When We Run, the largest ever survey of LGBTQ+ candidates for public office in the U.S. This groundbreaking s…

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  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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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

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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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

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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  LGBTQ+ Victory Institute · [email protected]

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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