LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM

6 seats we can flip (to start)

And ensure anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ candidates don’t win this November! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $6 Express Donate: $16 Express Donate: $36 Or, donate another amount John, these six seat…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 6:41 PM

Privacy in a Post-Roe World, Victory Fund Candidates Featured on Buzzfeed & More!

People should start protecting their data while using fertility and period tracking apps.  Six LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory Fund Candidates Featured in Buzzfeed Queering the vote? Rainbow wave? Doesn't matter what you call it, but folks are starting to pay…

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 2:54 PM

WATCH: a message from Miss Peppermint...

Pride Month never really ends. John: Did you see Miss Peppermint’s message from Pride Month? The star of RuPaul’s Drag Race has a video to share...   Even though the calendar says otherwise, Pride Month never really ends. And we still have so much work to do to ensure tha…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Candidate Sign Defaced with Slur, 75% of Victory Fund Candidates Win June Primaries & More!

New Report: Only 0.1% of Local School Board Members Nationwide Are LGBTQ Five LGBTQ Stories You Should Know About 1. Pride and Primaries: 75% of Victory Fund Candidates Won in June! While Pride Month may be over, we are not done celebrating! Last month, a whopping 75% of V…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Record number of LGBTQ congressional candidates on the ballot in 2022, Pro-choice leaders in California move to amend state constitution & more!

Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Pride and Primaries: LGBTQ Candidates Win Big! We’re wrapping up our Pride Month primaries (with a handful of races still outstanding). And the results were big! Winners from June 14 include Sarah Peters, an incumbent candidate runni…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Insurrectionists and anti-choice leaders in office?

Not if we stop them. John, Over the last couple weeks, the U.S. Congress has been hosting hearings on the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. While there have been so many startling revelations, one thing is immediately clear: we have to beat these extremists on Election D…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM

"the loss of power, control, and dignity"

There's more coming. John, We'll be quick - we just wanted to bring two lines from the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision to your attention. First, in the dissent to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Justices wrote: "When Roe and Casey disappear,…

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:50 PM

These 9 in the U.S. House

Anti-choice bigots have made it clear that if they win these races, they're rolling back the right to choose, the right to privacy and bodily autonomy. John, according to LGBTQ Nation, these nine LGBTQ candidates are our best chance to add pro-choice LGBTQ voices to the U.S. Congress…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 2:01 PM

So angry I screamed

LGBTQ Victory Fund has never compromised on equality. And we sure as hell aren’t going to start now. John, When I read the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade yesterday, I was furious (I'm still furious, for the record). I actually screamed out loud. And I know I’m not…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 4:59 PM

There is only one story worth sharing today:

One Story You Should Know About The United States Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Today, the conservative majority of the United States Supreme Court overturned case precedent and dismantled the landmark rulings Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. You can read…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 3:34 PM

These 🌈🌈 candidates fill me with Pride...

Want to change the face of American politics? Hey John, Our Pride endorsement slate is live! We’re endorsing a whole new slate of federal, state and local candidates who are going to lead the fight for equality. I couldn’t be prouder that they’ve stepped up to run – and that we’re g…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund Team · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 3:32 PM

While we're waiting

Electing candidates in these states is more important than ever - here's why. John, We're still waiting for the Supreme Court to hand down their final decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. But no matter how the Court rules on abortion access in America, one thing …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Meet Victory Fund's Georgia Runoff Candidates, Trans Candidates Make Waves in Montana & more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Race to the Finish Line: Meet Our Georgia Runoff Candidates    Georgia state House candidates Imani Barnes and Rashaun Kemp are both rising stars in Georgia politics! Earlier t…

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 2:13 PM

expanding the map 🗺️

How we’re building the bench John, LGBTQ Victory Fund is expanding this year’s battleground map. Because of your support, we’ve been able to endorse LGBTQ candidates for state legislatures in these 41 states:   Pitch in to give our community more representation from coast to…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Pride Month Goal: Beat these bigots

Some of the biggest bigots we’ve faced… John, this Pride Month, we’re getting ready to beat some of the biggest bigots we’ve faced. Make a rush donation (donate here!) to beat:   We can beat these bigots and ensure they can't spread their toxic policies anymore. But everythi…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 2:01 PM

We've seen it over and over, John

America needs us. Hey John – Already this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund has endorsed a huge slate of LGBTQ candidates – almost 300 so far! From Montana to Pennsylvania, from Arizona to Maryland, we're standing with proud out candidates who are ready to defend equality and ensure hatefu…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Rashaun Kemp hit with dog whistle text, Insurrectionists vs. LGBTQ candidates and more

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Pride & Primaries: Big Winners on June 7!   Fantastic news from our first set of Pride Primaries! So far, 68% of our candidates WON their primaries on Tuesday and will adva…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM

VICTORY in Montana: four LGBTQ candidates win primaries!!

Andrea Olsen, SJ Howell & Zooey Zephyr have all advanced! John, We’re ready to make an election night announcement: SJ Howell & Zooey Zephyr both advanced in their primaries for the Montana state House, and Andrea Olsen won her primary for the Montana state Senate! Join me …

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  Albert Fujii · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 4:23 AM

VICTORY in this California swing district!

Will Rollins just declared victory in his race for the U.S. House! We’re ready to share an announcement from our California primaries, John: Will Rollins just claimed victory in his jungle primary!! Will’s one step closer to sending anti-LGBTQ Congressman Kevin Calvert packing. Calv…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 3:45 PM

"the sanctimonious, arrogant, and venomous lesbian"

John: earlier this year, the anti-LGBTQ Illinois "Family" Institute had some strong words to say about out LGBTQ Illinois state Representative Kelly Cassidy. In a blog post, they called her a "sanctimonious, arrogant, and venomous lesbian", a "unscrupulous demagogue" and "repugnant"…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Jasmine Beach-Ferrara ahead in polling, Jamie McLeod-Skinner WINS and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Pride & Primaries: States to Watch on June 7   This year, there are a record number of LGBTQ candidates running for office in California! Check out our article in LGBTQ Nat…

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Let us know - how are you celebrating Pride Month?

Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? Hey John, From the earth-shattering number of anti-trans bills introduced to the looming threat of an impending Supreme Court ruling that may dismantle the right to choose and the right to privacy, it's been a tough year for LGBTQ pe…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Mark these dates on your 📅

Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? Hey John, Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? We have over 80 LGBTQ candidates on the ballot in June with enormous opportunities to increase LGBTQ representation in the U.S. Congress, our state legislatures and local se…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 4:04 PM

HOW many 🌈 candidates on the ballot during Pride?

A historic number, that's how many! John, With our May primaries wrapped up (50 Victory Fund-endorsed candidates WON their races!), we're pivoting to Pride Month and gearing up for a huge slate of June primaries. We're supporting 84 LGBTQ candidates! Pitch in today to help each of …

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

May 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM

VICTORY in Oregon: Jamie McLeod-Skinner wins!

Jamie’s on track to shatter a rainbow ceiling and be Oregon’s first out LGBTQ member of Congress! John, We’re ready to make an election night announcement: Jamie McLeod-Skinner just won her primary for the U.S. House, defeating a long-time incumbent! Tell Jamie CONGRATULATIONS and w…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Becca Balint pulls ahead, primary wins in Texas, Georgia and Alabama and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. Breaking News – Becca Balint Pulls Ahead in Vermont Today Vermont state Senator Kesha Ram-Hinsdale, a contender for the open U.S. House seat in Vermont, dropped out of the race.…

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Almost 300 endorsements (so far!)

Victory Fund’s May endorsement slate is now LIVE! John: Breaking news: Victory Fund announced 20 more endorsements. And there’s better news – we’ve officially endorsed almost 300 candidates for the 2022 cycle! LGBTQ people aren't intimidated by the anti-LGBTQ and anti-choice bills …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 2:01 PM

🌈🌈🌈 WINS in Texas!

Jolanda Jones, Venton Jones and Christian Manuel-Hayes are on-track to bring historic representation to the Texas legislature! John: all three of our state legislative candidates WON their runoffs in Texas! Jolanda Jones, Venton Jones and Christian Manuel-Hayes are on-track to bring …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Update: last week's state leg elections

73% of LGBTQ Victory Fund's state legislative candidates WON their races last Tuesday! 73% of LGBTQ Victory Fund's state legislative candidates WON their primaries last Tuesday! But there's more work to do. We have essential runoffs in Texas and primaries in Alabama, Arkansas a…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 7:32 PM

🌈🌈 wins in Oregon, Pennsylvania & North Carolina, anti-LGBTQ attacks in Texas and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Five Stories You Should Know About 1. 75% of our candidates WON on Tuesday! Tuesday was a big night with primary elections in Oregon, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Idaho, and Kentucky! 75% of our candidates secured …

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

If we lose, this bill will pass.

LGBTQ state legislators are our rainbow firewall against anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ bills like this. "GOP Congressman intros bill to ban teachers from talking about LGBTQ people without parental consent" He released an incoherent press release saying the bill is needed because …

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  Marty Rouse · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 3:38 AM

Breaking: Tina Kotek WINS her Oregon primary

While Tina’s clinched victory, the general election won’t be easy. Tina Kotek just declared victory in her primary to be Oregon’s next LGBTQ governor, John. She’s one step closer to shattering a lavender ceiling and being one of the first out lesbian governors of any state! But whil…

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  Kathy Hubbard · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 2:26 PM

My birthday 🎁 for Annise

Tomorrow I’m celebrating the birthday of my wife and best friend, Annise Parker. Hello John, Tomorrow I’m celebrating the birthday of my wife and best friend, Annise Parker. Since becoming President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, Annise is always on-the-go – traveling across t…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 14, 2022 at 4:02 PM

4 DAYS: Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania

We couldn't be more excited for Megan Hunt, John Fredrickson and James Michael Bowers! John, we're just days away from huge elections in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania. And right after these elections wrap up, we have even more candidates to elect in Alab…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Jolanda Jones makes Texas history, pics from PA, GA & NC elections and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. HUGE May Primary Victories! Phenomenal news from Texas: Spotlight candidate Jolanda Jones WON her special election, officially becoming the first out LGBTQ Black person elected …

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Just one SCOTUS decision away

Anyone who can get pregnant is at-risk. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $10 Express Donate: $25 Or, donate another amount John, As the leaked draft opinion shows, the Suprem…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 9, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Brian & Maura know teamwork (with pics to prove it)

They're doing so much for LGBTQ rights. John -- how are we going to elect more pro-choice LGBTQ candidates than ever before this year? T-E-A-M-W-O-R-K!   Without teamwork -- without each one of our supporters stepping up -- we risk LOSING officials like Brian Sims and Maura …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 10:10 PM

LGBTQ candidates defending Roe, 20 lawmakers pledge to defend trans kids & more

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Four Stories You Should Know About 1. LGBTQ Candidates React to SCOTUS Draft Opinion on Roe v. Wade A draft opinion by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, should it become the majority ruling, will overturn Roe v. W…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Who would you choose, John?

Heather, Will and Dana aren’t the only ones. John, Who would you rather have in office -- a pro-choice LGBTQ attorney general who fights to preserve democracy, or an election conspiracy theorist in bed with bigots? Or what about this choice: two out LGBTQ members of Congress who wi…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 2:35 PM

The Supreme Court draft opinion

They are aiming to dismantle Roe v. Wade. John, Last night, a leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court showed there may be five votes to overturn Roe v. Wade and dismantle the right to choose in America. While it is not yet law and Roe still stands, the draft opinion is frightening,…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

This map is bad news (but there's good news too)

We can't let their hate win in November! John, Here's the bad news: bigots across the U.S. have introduced nearly 240 anti-LGBTQ bills this year - most of them targeting health care services for trans youth and kids playing sports. But there's also good news. LGBTQ candidates are s…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 3:17 PM

🎤It's gonna be May (election season)🎤

Victory Fund’s April endorsement slate is now LIVE! John: our May elections are right around the corner - we even have candidates on the ballot NEXT WEEK! With 67 races to win and enormous opportunities to make history in states like Pennsylvania, Oregon, Texas and Georgia, we need …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 9:04 PM

37 new candidates, transphobic attack against Stephanie Byers and more

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Six Stories You Should Know About 1. Victory Fund Endorses 37 More LGBTQ Candidates! The rainbow wave continues to gain momentum! Earlier this week, LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed 37 more LGBTQ people running for offi…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 3:32 PM

67 🌈 campaigns to win in these swing states:

Victory Fund’s April endorsement slate is now LIVE! Victory Fund is working to elect 67 LGBTQ candidates in May, and your support means we can help every single one of them win. Pitch in today toward our May End-of-Month goal and support LGBTQ candidates: DONATE   …

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  Cesar Toledo · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Jamie, Liz, Leigh, Zelos, Izzy, LaWana & Ben

Victory Fund’s April endorsement slate is now LIVE! John: I’m excited to share this with you: Victory Fund’s April endorsement slate is now LIVE! We’re endorsing a whole new slate of federal, state and local candidates who are going to lead the fight for equality. I couldn’t be prou…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 4:16 PM

Warning: violent language from bigoted Fox News hosts

Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson said what?! John: did you see this headline from Media Matters? Many Fox News hosts are using their platforms to spread horrific myths about LGBTQ people. Take a look: “Doom & Groom”: Fox News has aired 170 segments discussing trans people in…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Malcolm takes the debate stage in PA, Deja interview by The Hill and more!

Your weekly update in the biggest news in LGBTQ politics. Six Stories You Should Know About 1. Momentum Accelerating for Malcolm Kenyatta Game Changer candidate Malcolm Kenyatta launched his first ad in his bid for U.S. Senate! In it, he talks about why his perspective as …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 2:31 PM

🌈From Oregon to Pennsylvania, from California to Florida🌈

America needs us.   John -- LGBTQ Victory Fund has already endorsed a huge slate of LGBTQ candidates for the 2022 campaign cycle (over 230 so far!). From Oregon to Pennsylvania, from California to Florida, we're standing with proud out candidates who are ready to defend equality…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Going up in smoke

We could lose our LGBTQ champions... If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $10 Express Donate: $25 Or, donate another amount John -- These LGBTQ lawmakers, and dozens more, ar…

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  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM

🔑 swing seats in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas and ...

We're all-in. John: Victory Fund is ramping up our work to compete in battleground states around the country in 2022. And even more exciting - we can elect LGBTQ leaders to key swing seats! These races are essential pick-ups for pro-equality forces. And the money we raise today wi…

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