Sean Meloy · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Waves upon waves upon waves of attacks...

We need more and more LGBTQ people to run for office, and we need them to win. Hey John - In 2019, Victory Fund helped power the Year of the Trans Candidate and elected amazing trailblazers like Danica Roem, Tyler Titus, Andrea Jenkins and so many more. Now, as elected officials, the…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor and three more stories from the week!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. Spotlight Candidates Explain Their Paths to Victory On Tuesday, Victory Fund hosted Spotlight candidates from across the country for a virtual rally – sharing with our supporte…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM

FWD: The Biggest Bigot of 2021? (vote!)

Who do you think has earned the title of the biggest bigot of 2021? Hey John - I'm looking at our records and noticed you haven't cast your vote for the Biggest Bigot of 2021 yet! Donate before the quarter ends (at midnight tonight!) to cast your vote - and you'll help beat these a…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 2:15 PM

The Biggest Bigot of 2021? (vote!)

Who do you think has earned the title of the biggest bigot of 2021? John: we're trying to decide who the Biggest Bigot of 2021 is - and we need you to weigh in! The best way to cast your vote? Donate $30, $25, $20 or $15 to vote for the biggest bigot of the bunch (and support their L…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 2:25 PM

DEADLINE: beat these bigots!

Election Day is right around the corner – and we have our work cut out for us. John, We’ve beaten bigots, QAnon extremists and Proud Boys in races from New York to Hawaii. But if we’re going to beat these five bigots, we have to raise $5,000 for our September End of Quarter goal by M…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Anti-equality? ✔️ Questioning the 2020 election? ✔️ Spreading misinformation? ✔️✔️✔️

Election Day is right around the corner – and we have our work cut out for us. John, Anti-equality bigots. Extremist right-wing leaders. Election integrity deniers. Anti-mask warriors spreading COVID-19 pandemic misinformation. These are the candidates we're facing - and we absolutel…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Another opponent for Congressman Chris Pappas and three more stories from the week...

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. Chris Pappas to Face Fierce Opponents Representative Chris Pappas’s (NH-01) reelection campaign is heating up - and he has another opponent to contend with.  Gail Huff Brown, t…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Our last round of 2021 endorsements!

Election Day is right around the corner – and we have our work cut out for us. John, This endorsement announcement is bittersweet, because it’s our last round for the 2021 cycle. As excited as I am to share all these amazing candidates with you, it means Election Day is right around …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 2:06 PM

1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 LGBTQ candidates making history!

John, these 6 candidates can make history this year. Pitch in today to ensure they make history in November: We’re getting down to the wire, John, and these six candidates can shatter rainbow ceilings on Election Day. Let’s make history – donate today! If you've saved you…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 3:51 PM

THIS guy could beat Brian Sims?

We absolutely cannot let this bigot win. John: we have an update in Brian Sim’s race for Pennsylvania Lt. Governor, and it isn’t good news. Former State Rep. Rick Saccone just jumped into the race – and he’s one of the biggest bigots in Pennsylvania! Split a donation TODAY to show Br…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Happy Bisexual Awareness Week!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Three Stories You Should Know About 1. IT'S BISEXUAL AWARENESS WEEK! How are you celebrating bisexual leaders during Bisexual Awareness Week? Consider learning more and helping elect more bisexual, pansexual and que…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 4:19 PM

MORE anti-trans bills from Texas

Greg Abbott has called ANOTHER special session More awful news from Texas, John: Greg Abbott has called ANOTHER special session. And this time, bigots in the Texas legislature are determined to pass their horrific anti-trans sports bills. Take a look: According to The 19th,…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Beat the bigots

Whether all three of them and many more can BEAT THE BIGOTS is up to you John, But whether all three of them and many more can BEAT THE BIGOTS is up to you. Pitch in to ensure opponents of equality are defeated by LGBTQ candidates in 2021! If you've saved your payment info…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

September Super Tuesday is next week and two other stories you should know!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Three Stories You Should Know About 1. SEPTEMBER SUPER TUESDAY Next Tuesday, LGBTQ candidates in Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina and Ohio will be on the ballot – and California voters will decide if Governor…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM

They’ve been professional pups for a long time

Kitsune here – along with my half-siblings Chanel and Coco. John, Not to be outdone by their peers, the Victory Fund Pup-xecutive Suite wanted to chime in about our Dog Days of Summer goal. These rescue pups have been with our family for a while, and they earned their treats in the M…

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  Georgia, VP of Good Pups · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 3:27 PM

My daddies tell me...

I was most pup-ular dog at the park… John, My daddies tell me that 2020 and 2021 have been rough. And I believe them! Normally they’d both be on the road or traveling for work. But they’ve been home now for quite some time, and while I loved it at first, I’m starting to think it mig…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 1:47 PM

666 Texas laws in effect, anti-LGBTQ hate speech and more...

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Three Stories You Should Know About 1. ALL EYES ON TEXAS On September 1st, a barrage of legislation (666 pieces in all) went into effect in Texas. Among the new laws is a horrific bill that aims to overturn Roe v. W…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 3:31 PM

20 more endorsements for the 2021 cycle...

And 149 candidates officially endorsed! John, Election Night 2021 is fast approaching, but we’re not done endorsing new candidates just yet! We’re supporting 20 more phenomenal candidates up and down the ballot – and 18 of them have elections this November. While much attention is p…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 3:18 PM

We can win these races, John

Our pro-equality majorities in Virginia and Congress are on the line. John, with your help, we can send these four bigots packing in 2021. Will you make a donation of $20.21 or more to help our candidates win? These candidates must win this year – we don’t need more bigots…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 8:23 PM

LGBTQ redistricting in action, Winning in Louisiana and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. WE BELONG TOGETHER MAKING WAVES The conversations around preserving LGBTQ neighborhoods during the redistricting process are going strong! Pride Source covered our work with Equ…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Going.... Going.... almost gone!

Orders are closing soon for Victory Fund’s exclusive Representation is Power t-shirt!   We're running out of our exclusive Representation is Power t-shirts. But I'm looking at the list, and I don't see your name, John. We're accepting orders until September 1st - donate $30 or m…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 3:17 PM

4 chances to defeat bigots on Election Day:

Our pro-equality majorities in Virginia and Congress are on the line. John, we're almost to Election Day, and we have a pretty clear idea of how our races will shake out – and who our opponents will be in November. We know one thing for sure: we're going to send these bigots packing.…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 1:02 PM

We can’t let these seats flip back.

Our pro-equality majorities in Virginia and Congress are on the line. John, Here’s what happens if we lose our pro-equality majorities in Virginia and the U.S. Congress: we lose all the progress our LGBTQ incumbents have made. There’s absolutely no doubt that if their opponents win,…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Pete & Chasten's Big News & 4 Other Things to Know This Week

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1. Darden “Very Confident” in Final Days Next Tuesday, voters in St. Petersburg head to the polls to decide on the next mayor of their city. Our Spotlight candidate, Darden Rice, is polling…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Everyone’s talking about this

But we have to do more than talk. John, our fight to create fair redistricting maps is making national headlines. But while everyone’s talking about We Belong Together (even the bigots online!), we have to do more than talk. We need to get results – pitch in today to help keep the mo…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 3:47 PM

3 reasons we belong together:

A once-in-a-decade opportunity we cannot ignore. John, Did you see Victory Fund’s news last week? We just launched We Belong Together, the only national LGBTQ effort to ensure LGBTQ communities are considered and respected throughout the U.S. redistricting process. Here are three r…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Say it with your chest: Representation IS power!

The best way to show people you believe in equality? By wearing Victory Fund’s exclusive Representation is Power t-shirt John, the best way to show people you believe in equality? By wearing Victory Fund’s exclusive Representation is Power t-shirt! Donate $30 or more to get yours!   …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 7:13 PM

LGBTQ Redistricting, An Anti-Trans Attack & Remembering Jim Hormel

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 1. Final Stretch for Darden Rice The election for the next mayor of St. Petersburg is fast-approaching, with just over two weeks until Election Day. While our candidate, Darden Rice, is lea…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 5:11 PM

ALERT: Census data just released. Here's our plan:

We Belong Together: a first-of-its-kind effort for the LGBTQ community. John, BREAKING: the U.S. Census Bureau just released precinct-level census data, marking the official beginning of what will be a contentious and politically impactful nationwide redistricting process. Even more…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Two critical majorities at risk

We can’t let these seats flip back. One thing we know for certain, John, bigots absolutely hate it when an LGBTQ candidate wins. Last cycle, anti-equality groups did their best to smear our candidates. Bigots attacked our candidates’ partners and families, sent anti-LGBTQ death threa…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Primary victories in three states, lawmakers in DC and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. PRIMARY VICTORIES IN THREE STATES! We had a slew of primary victories in Connecticut, Michigan and Washington this week! All nine of our candidates who ran in their primaries advanced – and were the top vote getters…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Meet our July endorsements, check out Out for America and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. JULY ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Victory Fund released our July endorsement slate today! Learn more about our latest group of 2021 candidates and their historic campaigns here. Watch as Guillermo Creamer Jr details hi…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Take our July Endorsement Quiz - you could win a Victory Fund sticker!

Learn more about our latest endorsement slate and take a quick quiz! John, Big news: we've just released our July Endorsement slate! We're so proud to be standing with ten phenomenal candidates who are running to change the face of American politics. When elected, they'll be the ones…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Back by popular demand: our Representation is Power t-shirt!

Donate $30 or more to receive yours!  Hey John, so many of you reached out to ask if our exclusive Representation is Power t-shirts would be available again. And we have great news – now they are! Donate $30 or more to get your free Representation is Power t-shirt today!     …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM

2022 is here, money in the bank and Greg Abbott is plotting in Texas...

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. POWERING THE 2022 RAINBOW WAVE After extremists in the Pennsylvania legislature launched aggressive efforts to “audit” the 2020 election, Malcolm Kenyatta joined MSNBC to vigorously call for federal voter protection…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

5 candidates who must win in 2021:

With your support... John, this will only take three minutes of your time. These are five historic candidates who can win tough races in 2021 - but without your support right now, we won't be making history on Election Day. Will you donate $25 or more to support these five candidates…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 3:41 PM

What Governor Brown said about Victory Fund...

Pro-equality leaders in Texas have fled the state to support voting rights.   Did you see Governor Kate Brown's shoutout, John? Make no mistake: when she thanks Victory Fund, she's thanking amazing supporters like you! We were SO proud to stand with her as she shattered two la…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Texans protecting the right to vote, 2022 fundraising numbers and more!

Off to the races in 2021! OUT ON THE TRAIL Janani Ramachandran, our candidate for California Assembly District 18, participated in her first debate last week. She also announced an endorsement from the Alameda Democrats! Darden Rice, our candidate for mayor of St. Petersbu…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 5:03 PM

We're BACK! Registration is now open for in-person events...

Victory Fund is coming to Provincetown, Nashville, San Diego and D.C.! John, It's been one year, four months and 1 day (but who's counting?) since I've been able to say this: Victory Fund is getting back on the road and registration is open for our 2021 events! Join us for our Ptown…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 5:47 PM

"Not just for Texas, but for the whole country."

Pro-equality leaders in Texas have fled the state to support voting rights. Texas state legislators are on the run after anti-LGBTQ Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session to force a horrific voter suppression bill through the legislature. Make no mistake: this bogus bill is about …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Results in New York, news from Game Changing candidates and more!

Off to the races in 2021! VICTORY IN NEW YORK Primary results are in for our New York City Council candidates! And this November, the Council is going to be a lot more diverse – and will almost certainly include six new out LGBTQ members. Spotlight candidate Crystal Hudso…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 7:47 PM

SIX WINS IN NYC! Historic 🌈🌈 representation...

Results are in from our New York City Council races, and these six candidates have won! Great news, John! We're ready to share some final results from our New York City Council races. Six out LGBTQ candidates have declared victory in their council primaries – the most ever! We're so…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 8:41 PM

More exciting victories in New York, news from Game Changing candidates and more!

Off to the races in 2021! VICTORY IN NEW YORK Counting ballots during ranked choice voting is time-consuming. Apparently it’s taking longer than a New York minute for our candidates in the New York City primaries to receive their results! But there is good news from the st…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 6:31 PM

President Biden: 🔊🔊 "Nothing more than bullying disguised as legislation."🔊🔊

"Some of the ugliest, most un-American laws I’ve seen, and I’ve been here awhile." John, President Biden is right. If we are going to repeal the hateful wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation and protect trans kids, we have to keep working. Right now, Victory Fund is just $1,250 short of ou…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 2:59 PM

⏳⏳ PRIDE MONTH DEADLINE ⏳⏳

We’re working overtime to make sure amazing out candidates in swing states like Pennsylvania, Florida and Georgia win big. John, Victory Fund has endorsed 12 Spotlight and Game Changer candidates for the 2021 cycle. If we’re going to make history on Election Day, these candidates mus…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 4:03 PM

“We are praying that God will show His displeasure with your campaign and render it ineffective.”

John xxxxxx, we found this letter in our archives recently..... John, we found this letter in our archives recently, and wanted to share it with you… This is what Victory Fund and our candidates are fighting against: persistent, disgusting bigotry. And while this letter is from 1997…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 2:01 PM

On the first day of Pride Month...

Governor DeSantis gave us bigotry. “Pride: 2021 has set a record in anti-trans bills in America” -- PBS NEWSHOUR John, on the first day of Pride Month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a horrific anti-trans bill into law. And he is one of seven governors to sign anti-LGBTQ legisla…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 3:02 PM

How we keep winning ⏬

Just how much support we can give to each of our over 130 endorsed LGBTQ candidates John, Pride Month is almost over! While we had so much AMAZING news and huge wins, there's still so much work to do. If we want to keep winning, we must raise $10,000 by the end of quarter. That's ne…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Early victories in New York, new endorsements and more!

Off to the races in 2021! NEW YORK PRIMARIES Results are slowly trickling in for our New York candidates. While it will be sometime before we have final numbers, there’s still a good chance that LGBTQ representation on the New York City Council will grow! Victory Fund Poli…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM

SIGN: Tyler Titus’s birthday card!

Organizing a surprise for Tyler… John, today is Spotlight candidate Tyler Titus’s birthday! Tyler made history as the first out trans person elected in Pennsylvania, and they’re back on the campaign trail to make history as the first out trans county executive in U.S. history. Will yo…

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