50+ Messages / Page

  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM

President Biden: "Instead of erasing history, let’s make history."

We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Did you watch the State of the Union, John? President Biden is right: we have to make history, not erase it. And every American, regardless of gender expression or sexual orientation, deserves to be treated with dignity and resp…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 1:01 PM

New Tennessee law allows officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages -- NBC News

Repeal these horrific bills! John, 2024 just begun, yet bigots are already hammering away at LGBTQ+ equality. We're ANOTHER facing an all-out assault on our rights. Will you rush a donation to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund? Every dollar supports our efforts to elect LGBTQ+ candidates and …
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 4:09 PM

He called LGBT people ‘filth’.

Mark Robinson and his toxic beliefs He quoted Hitler. He called LGBT people ‘filth’. And now he could become North Carolina’s next governor-- Independent John, it's terrifying but true. A man who once claimed "God formed me" to fight against LGBTQ+ rights, who claimed that church…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 3:23 PM

John: JULIE JOHNSON WINS!

Wish her congratulations today! John, I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with all of you. Julie Johnson has won her primary in Texas's 32nd Congressional District! Join us in wishing her a HUGE congratulations today! CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE! LGBTQ+ Victory Fund wa…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 4:16 AM

VICTORY in this California swing district!

Will is ready to win. 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 Ken Calvert packing. Calvert has repeatedly voted against LGBTQ+ …
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
March 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM

elect more LGBTQ+ people (pro-🌈 majority in the U.S. House)

TOMORROW: the fight begins TAKE BACK THE U.S. HOUSE John, it's time to take back the U.S. Congress from these bigots. And tomorrow, we have three U.S. House candidates on the ballot who will fight like hell to protect LGBTQ+ rights from people like Speaker Mike Johnson. …
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM

🗳️🗳️March 5: Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas 🗳️🗳️

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About 165 Total Endorsements for 2024! We have endorsed 26 more incredible out candidates for state and local offices nationwide! This endorsement marks a significant step towards achieving diverse and inclusive l…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Over 160 LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates endorsed so far!

the 2024 rainbow wave rolls on John: the 2024 election cycle has just begun, 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 160 LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates running thi…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 4:01 PM

the OTHER Super Tuesday Candidates

voters aren't just deciding who the Presidential nominees are. Super Tuesday is just one week away, John. But voters aren't just deciding who the Presidential nominees are - they're going to vote on a huge slate of LGBTQ+ candidates running at every level of government! Will you …
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM

almost every state, including DC

2024 is going to break election records John, 2024 is an unusual election year for a lot of different reasons (I mean, have you seen the headlines?). Add another one to your list: we predict there will be Victory Fund candidates running in almost every state, including DC! 2024…
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM

a pro-🌈 majority in the U.S. House

a hell of a fight to take back the House John, as Rep. Angie Craig said, "It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House." And now, it's going to be a hell of a fight to take back the House and elect a pro-equality majority! Donate today to power our work to ensure pro-e…
  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Are you all in? (LGBTQ+ candidates survey)

We know there are a lot of reasons to vote for LGBTQ+ candidates... John, this will be a quick email. The 2024 Primaries are already here - some states are even holding elections in February)! Early vote has started in many states with March primaries, volunteers are knocking doo…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

‘the strongest line of defense’

Each Rainbow Wave powers the next one! LGBTQ elected leaders are ‘the strongest line of defense’ “Because of these ever growing attacks on our community, the need for LGBT leaders has never been greater”. The Los Angeles Blade But we can only help them WIN with your help! Did yo…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM

AR, CA, NC, TN, TX (March 5 primaries!)

Nothing! John, The 2024 primaries have begun! Some states already had February elections, and the candidates listed below are on the ballot March 5th - only two weeks away! We're so proud of our LGBTQ+ candidates and everything they've done to get here -- but the fight is just…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 11:21 PM

Victory in Oklahoma, LGBTQ+ Cali Candidates on your screens and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Victory in Oklahoma! Excellent news from Oklahoma – Victory Fund Helen Grant WON her reelection campaign! Join us in wishing Helen CONGRATULATIONS on her win and good luck on her second term. March Primaries …
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

what's more romantic than protecting love?

Nothing! 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 disheartening to remember the bigots on U.S. Supreme Court have threatened LGBTQ+ equality and the right to marry who you love. It's frustrating to thin…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Update: winning these pivotal seats

PA, WI, CA, TX, KS and more! John, With essential seats in the U.S. Congress and pro-equality majorities in state legislatures 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 ess…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Pioneers who are ready to fight

139 LGBTQ+ candidates in 2024 spanning 38 states Great news, John: Victory Fund has already endorsed 139 LGBTQ+ candidates in 2024. Spanning 38 states, these candidates are ready to fight for LGBTQ+ equality! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, …
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, oh my!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About When we talk about March Madness, we don’t mean sports – we mean the upcoming primaries! On March 5th, 49 LGBTQ+ candidates will be on the ballot in Arkansas, California, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. …
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Banning books, criminalizing healthcare...

over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills SO FAR John, We're just over one month 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 2024: A Terrifying 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ …
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 2:44 PM

We did this, John.

But it is thank you. Record-Breaking Triumphs in 2023’s Elections Set the Stage for LGBTQ+ Representation -- The Pride As the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ candidates, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and our amazing supporters made history happen, John. We did it in…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ candidates, the latest endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Celebrating Future Black History Makers Today – and all year – we’ll be celebrating the amazing Black LGBTQ+ leaders who are on the ballot. Today, there are barely 140 out LGBTQ+ Black officials in the entire…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 5:02 PM

138 candidates, 37 states

our 50 state strategy John, We're off to the races! LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has already endorsed 138 candidates in 37 states. This is only the beginning: we're planning a 50 state strategy to recruit and elect LGBTQ+ candidates everywhere. Ensure LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has the resource…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM

since last week: another jump

80% of LGBTQ+ people expressed that they feel unsafe. Just yesterday, we sent you a headline about the number of anti-LGBTQ bills circulating in state legislatures this year, John. Here's the bad news: since that article was published last week, the number of bills has risen agai…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 29, 2024 at 2:55 PM

The Advocate: 285 anti-LGBTQ+ ALREADY

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. 285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January -- The Advocate Did you see this headline, John? 285 anti-LGBTQ bills have already been introduced this year!…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM

83 candidates (so far)

Another groundbreaking election year John, LGBTQ+ candidates are already announcing their campaigns for 2024 (and we're endorsing them!). We're supporting 83 LGBTQ+ candidates running up and down the ballot. It's shaping up to be another historic year for LGBTQ+ representatio…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM

A “stupid waste of time”

Repeal these horrific bills! Bigots have made it clear they're not content just to overturn Roe and pass transphobic bills, John. No, they'll keep going until they repeal marriage equality, bring back laws that let them peer into people's bedrooms and ban contraception entirely. …
  Mayor Annise Parker, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 2:47 PM

“reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents"

The far-right’s best chance is if we allow ourselves to be divided. John, I'm going to get personal with you. In 1956, my mom dropped out of her Texas high school during her senior year because she was pregnant with me. There were no alternative schools available for pregnant s…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Update on trans candidates running in Ohio, endorsements for Evan Low and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Update: Positive Developments in Ohio! After a national outcry, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has stated that trans candidates shouldn’t be disqualified from being on the ballot for failing to report their deadn…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM

That’s not representation....

That's ridiculous! John, we've already endorsed over 80 out candidates for the 2024 campaign cycle! And that's just the start: we know LGBTQ+ people are going to run in record numbers in 2024. This year, we have a chance to close the representation gap, make LGBTQ+ history…
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Across the South...

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. ‘I look over my shoulder a little more’: LGBTQ+ people on surviving hostile laws in U.S. south -- The Guardian John, Did you see this headline? Last year, LGBTQ+ people in the Southern states faced an ons…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Trans candidates under attack in Ohio, endorsement announcements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Trans Candidates Facing Ballot Challenges, Governor Signs Executive Order Banning Trans Care Anti-trans actions are taking place in Ohio. Last week, the state selectively enforced little-known laws to force t…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 3:01 PM

So sick of these headlines, John

Repeal these horrific bills! John, 2024 has barely begun, yet bigots are already hammering away at LGBTQ+ equality. We're ANOTHER facing an all-out assault on our rights. Will you rush a donation to LGBTQ+ Victory Fund? Every dollar supports our efforts to elect LGBTQ+ candidate…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM

two predictions for 2024 👀

two HUGE goals for 2024.... John, I wanted to share two key predictions Victory Fund has for 2024: that we will endorse over 500 LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates and more than 900 LGBTQ+ people will run for office! Those are two HUGE goals - and it means there's a lot of work ahead…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Oh, the places we’ll go (to campaign with our candidates)

We logged over 500 hours of candidate support! John, I wanted to share something awesome with you: Victory Fund team spent 2023 traveling the U.S., crisscrossing the country to help our candidates win. We logged over 500 hours of candidate support, including the time we spent in…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Our latest 2024 endorsement slate, Tammy at risk in new list and more

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About The Latest: New Endorsements from LGBTQ+ Victory Fund! Yesterday, we announced we’re endorsing 14 more LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidates for the 2024 campaign cycle! Malcolm Kenyatta, running for Pennsylvania Audi…
  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 3, 2024 at 3:01 PM

🌈America needs us.🌈

Over 60 LGBTQ+ candidates for the 2024 campaign cycle! 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+ Victory Fu…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Are you ready to elect LGBTQ+ candidates, John?

Historic numbers of LGBTQ+ candidates are running. Are you ready to elect them? Hi John, As you probably know, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to supporting and electing LGBTQ+ candidates. We provide campaign services, political advice, and commu…
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 3:03 PM

259, 182, 514+

2023 was another record-breaking election year. 2023 was another record-breaking election year, John. We made LGBTQ+ history and added new voices to state legislatures, mayoral offices, city councils and more! And we're not done shattering lavender ceilings. We're already focu…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM

27 anti-LGBTQ bills in Missouri 🤬

More in Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. ‘I’m Terrified.’ – Missouri Lawmakers File Onslaught Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills For 2024 Session -- The Kansas City Star It's true, John, lawmakers in Missouri have already introduced 27 anti-LGBTQ bills for next …
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Future 🌈rainbow🌈 waves

No matter what comes next, we need to be ready. John, In a second, I’m going to ask you to make an End of Year donation to support Victory Fund’s work in 2024 (you can do it now if you want!). I want you to know what you’ll be supporting: future rainbow waves. 2024 hasn't quite …
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM

As Rep. Craig once said...

a hell of a fight to take back the House John, as Rep. Angie Craig said, "It's going to be a hell of a fight to hold the House." And now, it's going to be a hell of a fight to take back the House and elect a pro-equality majority! Donate today to power our work to ensure pro-e…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM

69 endorsements already (for 2024)

They're fired up. John, it's true! We've already endorsed 69 LGBTQ+ candidates who are running in 2024. And even more exciting? These pro-equality, pro-choice candidates are running in key seats for the U.S. House, for state legislative seats and in school board seats around…
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Sen. Tammy Baldwin talks 2024, new NY maps impact Mondaire Jones and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Happy Holidays from the Victory Fund team! This is our last issue of The Agenda for the year. See you in 2024! Tammy Update: Senator Baldwin talks 2024, the Respect for Marriage Act and More! This week marked…
  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 2:30 PM

“dark and depraved”

TOO MANY LGBTQ+ PEOPLE! Mike Johnson said that America is “dark and depraved” because there are too many LGBTQ+ people He prayed that God wouldn't punish America for it. -- LGBTQ Nation John, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is not a friend of the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, he's …
  THE AGENDA · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Houston runoffs THIS WEEKEND, another 2024 endorsement slate and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About The latest: Nine New Endorsements for 2024! Yesterday, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund announced we’re endorsing nine more LGBTQ+ candidates running in 2024! That brings our total number of endorsements to 69 – and that …
  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM

✨2024 endorsements are here!✨

exciting congressional races and more! John, I’m so proud to announce we've endorsed a new slate of LGBTQ+ candidates for the 2024 election cycle! They are incredible public servants who have the opportunity to dramatically increase our community’s representation and bring …
  Sarah LeDonne · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Florida "targets LGBTQ groups"

a toxic wave of hate John, there are two headlines from Florida I wanted to make sure you saw: Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ rules could bleed into the workplace -- Fast Company Florida’s new ‘don’t say gay’ bill targets LGBTQ groups, critics contend -- Orlando Sentinel It's clear t…
  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

SCOTUS, 2024 and the fight for trans rights

The right to privacy and bodily autonomy are under siege. I wanted to make sure you saw this headline, John. It shows what we're up against - and how we can fight back. The groundwork for a Supreme Court case on gender-affirming care is being laid now. -- The 19th First, they cam…
  Sarah Green, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 3:24 PM

SIGN: a thank you 💌 to our LGBTQ+ candidates

exciting congressional races and more! John, I wanted to give you a quick update on the 2023 rainbow wave: 234 LGBTQ+ candidates WON this year (so far!), beating previous odd year win numbers. Victory Fund's win rate is over 70% for the year! But win or lose, running for office…