THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Angie Craig & Chris Pappas release fundraising #'s, Becca & Jasmine hit the debate stage and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory Fund Candidates Put Up HUGE Fundraising Numbers Congresswoman Angie Craig raised $1 million, bringing her cash on hand to $3.7 million. Angie’s seat is a top target for …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Checking in (survey)

What are you focused on this year? John, We have our work cut out for us in 2022. We can elect two lesbian governors, a historic number of LGBTQ candidates to the U.S. Congress AND a rainbow wave of legislators at the state and local level. But we want to know: which candidates ar…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Maura & Tina & Jared & Brian & Joshua

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

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Their latest: "pedophiles", "child molesters"

We're all-in. Bad news, John: bigoted attacks on LGBTQ candidates -- especially trans candidates -- are mounting. When bigots aren't introducing transphobic or homophobic bills, they're spending their time attacking our candidates. The latest? Calling anyone pro-LGBTQ "pedophiles" …

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

How we shatter expectations this year (match alert)

I say we shatter the expectations of the pundits and our opponents and deliver fierce LGBTQ voices to every level of government. John, Yesterday, LGBTQ Victory Fund celebrated our 2022 National Champagne Brunch – and I wanted to share part of my speech with you. But first, a generou…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Megan Hunt & Neil Rafferty speaking out, Chris Pappas's opponent voted twice, 10 LGBTQ women to watch and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Seven Stories You Should Know About 1. 7 Candidates WIN BIG On Tuesday, Alex Ruggiers won his election for the Norman School Board in Oklahoma by a landslide! He soundly defeated the 25-year incumbent with 63.6% of …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility, shattering lavender ceilings in Texas and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Celebrating International Day of Trans Visibility Yesterday, we commemorated International Day of Trans Visibility. First celebrated by trans activists in 2009, the day was offi…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 10:45 PM

President Biden: "I will always have your back as President."

This legislation is just wrong   John, during the State of the Union, President Biden issued a strong statement against the hateful bills targeting trans youth in state legislatures. President Biden is right. If we are going to repeal the hateful wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 7:55 PM

They're trying to hurt our community, so we're helping these candidates replace them.

Not hitting goal means these bigots have a better chance of winning on Election Day John, we’re getting closer and closer to our end-of-quarter deadline, and we’re still short of our goal. And not hitting goal means these bigots have a better chance of winning on Election Day. Make a…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Celebrating these ✨trans candidates✨ today - are you in?

Help flip key swing seats in pivotal states! John, Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility! With all the anti-trans rhetoric being spewed and the harmful bills targeting trans kids, we feel it's more important than ever to celebrate out trans candidates who are fighting fo…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Ready to beat Andy Harris, Madison Cawthorn and more?

Help flip key swing seats in pivotal states! 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 esse…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 3:06 PM

We're sorry to tell you

Will 2022 be a banner year for LGBTQ candidates? John -- We're sorry to tell you the bigoted attacks on LGBTQ candidates -- especially trans candidates -- are mounting. Opponents of equality have also attacked LGBTQ champions Jared Polis, Brian Sims, Sharice Davids, Jasmine Beach-Fe…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM

Coast-to-coast problems

Lawmakers in over half of U.S. states have proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation this year. John, it isn’t just the red states, the blue states or the purple states. It isn’t just the ‘fly-over’ states, the Southern states, or the states along the coast. It’s all over the country – and it’…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 3:40 PM

WOAH: “Nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ bills filed in 2022”.

The numbers just keep growing! John, did you see this headline from NBC Out? "Nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ bills filed in 2022 so far, most of them targeting trans people" 100% of the donations made today will support candidates working to defeat these bills. DONATE It’…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 3:55 PM

📣31 more endorsements, Janelle Perez on fighting back and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. New Endorsements Alert! 31 More Out LGBTQ Leaders Endorsed in March This was an exciting week for Victory Fund! We rolled out our March slate of endorsements, including two Spot…

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  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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