Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 5:16 PM

(Quick Survey) Meet the latest endorsement slate!

We’ve officially endorsed 237 candidates for the 2022 campaign cycle! John, LGBTQ Victory Fund just announced our latest slate of endorsements. And there’s better news – we’ve officially endorsed 237 candidates for the 2022 campaign cycle! As you can see below, we're getting ready …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Are you sick of anti-choice politicians?

Our endorsed candidates are heading to runoffs and winning their races. John, Are you sick of politicians whose number one priority is restricting reproductive health choices? We sure are! Stand with Victory Fund: Say you’re in to DEFEAT anti-choice politicians and REPLACE them wit…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Updates from PA, swing district races and more, John!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Dead in Georgia (for now) Moments after the Florida state legislature passed the ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’, sending it to the governor for his signature, other a…

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  Seth Schermer · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 2:47 PM

John, Me, Maura Healey, Karine Jean-Pierre, Sarah McBride and Brunch?

We are one month away from Victory Fund's annual National Champagne Brunch! John, We are less than one month away from Victory Fund's annual National Champagne Brunch! And this year, we’ll be celebrating in-person once again! I’m so grateful that, thanks to science and vaccines, we …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

John, this is incredible!!

Our endorsed candidates are heading to runoffs and winning their races. John: our endorsed candidates are heading to runoffs and winning their races - even in states like Kentucky and Texas. We're so proud of our LGBTQ candidates and everything they've done to get here -- but the fi…

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 4:25 PM

I’ve never seen anything like it!

I knew I'd have to hit the ground running -- and I was right. John, I knew that as Victory Fund’s new Senior Director of Political Programs, I’d have to hit the ground running -- and I was right. It’s been a whirlwind of hiring, training and vetting. The truth is, we’re at capacity.…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 12, 2022 at 3:02 PM

📋Poll: Do you want to elect more LGBTQ leaders up and down the ballot in 2022?📋

Stand with Equality Florida and LGBTQ Victory Fund today. Instant poll: Do you want to elect more LGBTQ leaders up and down the ballot in 2022? YES - I'M IN! John, just days after the Florida legislature passed the dangerous "Don't Say Gay" bill and with anti-trans le…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 6:37 PM

John: Ty wins in FL, 'Don't Say Gay' passes and more news from the week

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. The Bad News in Florida: “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Passes, Despite Protests The Florida state Senate chose hate this week and passed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, sparking outrage across…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 4:59 PM

"Liberals are sexually grooming children" ?????????

Bigots aren't just saying the quiet part out loud anymore. They're shouting it from the rooftops. John, Bigots aren't just saying the quiet part out loud anymore. They're shouting it from the rooftops. It started like this: Ron DeSantis' press secretary falsely called Florida's ho…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Bad news and good news

How we close the representation gap: John, Did you see the latest polling from Gallup? Over 7.1 percent of the U.S. population now identifies as LGBTQ – up from 5.6 percent in 2020! That’s great news. But it means that the representation gap for LGBTQ people just got even bigger. Ju…

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 1:34 AM

🌈 ceiling shattered in Florida tonight -

While bigoted legislators in Tallahassee were trying to silence us, voters were making their voices heard at the ballot box. John, This morning we shared some terrible news: the Florida legislature passed a regressive 'Don't Say Gay' bill, aimed at erasing LGBTQ lives and students …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 5:19 PM

BREAKING: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ passes in Florida

Stand with Equality Florida and LGBTQ Victory Fund today. John, we’ll be quick. Despite passionate speeches from LGBTQ elected officials, student walkouts and nationwide pressure, the Florida legislature just passed the dangerous ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Governor Ron DeSantis – who hat…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 3:53 PM

A women’s place in the U.S. House (& state House!)

Maura, Tina, Jasmine, Heather, Michele, Zooey and more are all on the ballot… John, happy International Women's Day! They say women belong in the house… the U.S. House and state houses, of course! And these LGBTQ women are more than ready to serve – we just have to make sure they’r…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Tammy -- Pete -- Ritchie -- Danica said:

We know we often ask you to donate. Here’s why… John, we know we often ask you to donate. But when we say it’s urgent, we really mean it! Supporters like you ensure LGBTQ Victory Fund has the resources we need to effectively support our candidates. Because of you, we deploy a rigoro…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 9:53 PM

John: Historic #️⃣ of candidates advance in Texas, 4️⃣ Vermont victories and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory in Kentucky: Keturah Herron Makes LGBTQ History! Primary season has begun! In Texas, there was a historic number of LGTBQ candidates on the ballot. By the end of the nig…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Everything's bigger in Texas (including the historic number of victories!)

Despite Abbott's best efforts, LGBTQ candidates are still winning. John, I've been on the ground with Spotlight candidate Venton Jones since last week, getting out the vote and ensuring Venton has the support he needs to win. And our hard work is paying off: Venton advanced to the r…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 2:31 PM

What they say about us:

Just some of the anti-LGBTQ attacks we're tracking... John: When they're not busy legislating trans kids out of classrooms and doctors' offices or removing LGBTQ-positive books from libraries, bigots spend their time running their mouths. And they have a lot to say! Here's some of…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 2:31 PM

⬇️⬇️These LGBTQ women ⬇️⬇️

Happy Women's History Month, John! Happy Women's History Month, John! What better month to help an LGBTQ woman win her election and power the next lavender wave? Donate now to help all our out women WIN:   With your help, we can ensure these outstanding advocates - and so …

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 4:02 PM

March elections are coming

26 LGBTQ candidates are on the ballot in Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and Texas! John: our March primaries are right around the corner. 26 LGBTQ candidates are on the ballot in Arizona, Florida, Vermont and Texas – and 23 of those candidates are on the ballot NEXT TUESDAY! Will y…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Keturah Herron makes LGBTQ history, 'Don't Say Gay' bills advancing and more.

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Six Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory in Kentucky: Keturah Herron Makes LGBTQ History! Last Tuesday, Keturah Herron (@KeturahHerron) won their special election and is now the first out LGBTQ person elected to…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 5:08 PM

LGBTQ candidates are running for the U.S. Congress in record numbers!

Learn more in our latest report, Queering Congress: LGBTQ Candidates for U.S. Congress Since 2018 John, Here’s a startling number: during the last 232 years, only 19 out LGBTQ people have won election to the U.S. Congress. But more and more LGBTQ people are ignoring this depressing …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 3:13 PM

🎉Over 200 endorsements for 2022!🎉

Victory Fund has never endorsed this many LGBTQ candidates this early in the cycle! John, exciting news:     Victory Fund has never endorsed this many LGBTQ candidates this early in the cycle – and we’re well on track to issue the most endorsements in our 31-year history.…

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 12:17 AM

🎊🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ History MADE in Kentucky! 🏳️‍🌈🎊

Keturah Herron is first out LGBTQ person ever elected to the Kentucky State House! Breaking news from Louisville, John: Keturah Herron just won her special election for the Kentucky state House! She is now the first out LGBTQ person ever elected to the body! I’m so proud of Keturah …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Rating Rick Scott's 11 pt. plan with 🌈🌈

We’ve got a message for those bigots: we won’t let you mess with love. John, earlier this morning, U.S. Senator Rick Scott released an 11 point plan to 'rescue' America. And yes, it's just as nationalistic, homophobic and sexist as you would expect from one of Florida's slimiest swam…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Primary victories, LGBTQ candidates in runoffs, anti-trans attacks and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Three Victory Fund Candidates Succeed in Wisconsin Primaries On Tuesday, three Victory Fund endorsed candidates advanced in their primaries! Larry Palm won his primary for Dane…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 3:09 PM

Here's our plan:

to ensure their hate doesn't keep spreading John, we're still finding it hard to believe that these anti-LGBTQ fanatics and election deniers could win their campaigns this year. But it’s true: each of these candidates are proudly spouting bigoted talking points on the campaign trail…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Valentine's day: love is love is love.

We’ve got a message for those bigots: we won’t let you mess with love. Happy Valentine’s Day, John! We hope you're able to spend your day with the ones you love. On a day like today, it’s disappointing to think that LGBTQ people only recently were able to legally marry, and that so …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Pioneers who are ready to fight

These historic firsts can win! Great news -- Victory Fund has already endorsed 125 LGBTQ candidates in 2022. Spanning 34 states, these candidates are ready to fight for LGBTQ equality!     Our endorsees are pioneers - many of them would make history in their states. Becca…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Preparing for election day, Michele Rayner-Goolsby speaks against FL's 'Don't Say Gay' bill and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. 30 Days Away: Spotlight candidates Venton Jones & Keturah Herron Making History in TX and KY Three LGBTQ candidates have the chance to make history in their states in the n…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Update: winning these swing districts

Preserve equality, ensure democracy John, With every single seat in the U.S. Congress and almost every state legislature up for grabs – not to mention all the city council, school board and local races taking place too! – we can’t afford to lose focus. It’s absolutely essential th…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Expanding the map 🗺️

Alabama to Hawaii, Washington to Florida John, Victory Fund is expanding the map and building the bench... … with endorsements of LGBTQ candidates for state legislatures in these states:     Pitch in to give our community more representation from coast to coast! John,…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 5:29 PM

Zooey Zephyr & Keturah Herron endorsed, Ty Penserga faces anti-LGBTQ attack and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory Fund Endorses Zooey Zephyr for Montana House of Representatives On Tuesday, Victory Fund endorsed Zooey Zephyr (@ZoAndBehold) for Montana House of Representatives! Zooe…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 5:09 PM

"It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House."

Angie, Sharice, Chris and more incumbents are at risk... John, did you see this headline from The Star Tribune? U.S. Rep. Angie Craig faces midterm headwinds The Democrat's swing seat has made her a top target for Republicans in the GOP's bid to win back the U.S. House. And Angie isn…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 3:01 PM

READ: our January endorsement slate!

Meet the amazing candidates we've just endorsed: John, Victory Fund just announced our latest slate of endorsements. And there’s better news – we’ve already endorsed 125 candidates for the 2022 campaign cycle! As you can see below, we're getting ready to flip key seats in the U.S. C…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Maura - Tina - Jared - Brian - Joshua

Elect LGBTQ Governors* John, this year we can elect America's first two out lesbian governors AND the first out LGBTQ leader elected to statewide office in Pennsylvania and reelect America's first out LGBTQ Governor and reelect the first out LGBTQ person to be elected Lt. Governor …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Our latest endorsements, John: Becca Balint, Will Rollins and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses 52 More LGBTQ Candidates for Office Victory Fund rolled out a new slate of endorsements this week! Review the whole slate of endorsed candidates here…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 3:02 PM

President Biden: "Some of the ugliest, most un-American laws I’ve seen, and I’ve been here awhile."

"Nothing more than bullying disguised as legislation." John, we saw the highest number of anti-LGBTQ bills ever introduced in 2021. And it's shaping up to be another record-breaking year: bigots are already introducing bills targeting trans kids, health care access and LGBTQ litera…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 10:28 PM

Voting Rights Are LGBTQ Rights, Maura Healey running for MA Governor, and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. Maura Healy Enters Massachusetts Governor Race Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy (@maura_healey) jumped into the race for governor and Victory Fund is one of her first …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 2:49 PM

🌈Maura Healey For Massachusetts Governor🌈

It's true: she's running! John, exciting news from Massachusetts - Attorney General Maura Healey just announced she's running for Governor! As Victory Fund's only Bostonian and long-time Maura Healey fangirl, I'm so excited to share that we're all in for Maura and we're one of her fi…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Here’s how it works, John

America needs us.   John -- The 2022 campaign cycle is just kicking off, but LGBTQ Victory Fund has already endorsed a huge slate of LGBTQ candidates. From Oregon to Pennsylvania, from California to Maryland, we're standing with proud out candidates who are ready to defend equal…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Check out these numbers: two predictions for 2022

We don't need a crystal ball to know that this is going to be a tough year for pro-equality candidates, so we have to be ready for anything. John, I wanted to share two key predictions Victory Fund has for 2022: that we will endorse over 400 candidates and more than 800 LGBTQ people w…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Watch Tina Kotek's first ad, Dana Nessel's opponent spreading lies and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. Andrea Jenkins Shattering Barriers in Minnesota Andrea Jenkins (@annapoetic) has made history once again! On Monday, she was elected by her peers to serve as Minneapolis City Co…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 6:39 PM

John: Nick Kristof Kicked Off OR Ballot, Robert Garcia for U.S. Congress, and more news from LGBTQ politics!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About Happy New Year Agenda readers! 2022 is poised to be a historic year for LGBTQ political representation and history and we are honored that you have chosen us to keep you informed f…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 6:36 PM

“They didn’t come here out of patriotism or principle. They came here in rage."

Their rage cannot continue to run rampant. John, Earlier today, President Biden gave remarks on a terrible moment in American history: the attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrections attempting to overthrow the 2020 election results. As President Biden himself stated today, “They di…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Banning books, criminalizing healthcare...

Bigotry is back at it in 2022. John, We're just four days into the New Year and a new slate of hatred has already been introduced in the states. Take a look at these two headlines to get an idea of how bigots are spending their time in 2022: Arizona lawmaker proposes two anti-trans …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Review: Victory Fund’s 2022 Election Goals

Make history in the states, queerest Congress ever… and more! John, 2022 is almost here – and we have an ambitious slate of goals to achieve next year! Take a look at all we’re working on below. And don’t forget to chip in if you want Victory Fund to start 2022 off strong! If you've …

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Closing the book for 2021

What a year it was! John, We’re just days away from officially closing the book on the 2021 election cycle. And what a year it was! In a so-called “off-year,” a massive group of LGBTQ people stepped up to run. Victory Fund endorsed more LGBTQ candidates than in any other off-year c…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Insurrectionists and rioters in office? Not if we stop them.

The Proud Boys and extremists like them are running. John, did you see this headline from The New York Times?   It set off huge alarm bells for us. The Proud Boys are the worst of the worst: they’re accused of inciting and organizing the January 6th attack on the U.S. Cap…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 3:54 PM

The latest: our newest endorsement slate is live!

We’re gearing up for 2022 and supporting these amazing candidates.   John, it’s absolutely essential that we elect LGBTQ candidates up and down the ballot in 2022. If you can support their campaigns with a donation today, we appreciate it! If you've saved your payment informat…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 7:11 PM

Robert Garcia for U.S. Congress, Proud Boys running for office and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About Hey folks – this will be the last Agenda for 2021. We’ll be back in 2022! 1. VICTORY FUND ENDORSES MAYOR ROBERT GARCIA FOR U.S. CONGRESS Earlier today, LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed …

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