Twaun Samuel, Victory Fund Governing Board member · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Your exclusive invite (increase Black LGBTQ+ representation)

Join us on Wednesday, September 11 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM ET in Washington, DC! I wanted to make sure you knew about Victory Fund's Black Leaders Caucus's next meeting, John. Since its founding several years ago, the BLC has helped increase the number of Black LGBTQ+ leaders acros…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 1:02 PM

What Michelle, Tim, Pete and Robert said:

We can create a better and more equal world John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share some quotes from the pro-equality leaders on the stage at the Democratic National Convention. We were so proud to be Pete's first national endorsement in 2019 and help…

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  Lizzie Bjork, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 2:03 PM

90+ LGBTQ+ candidates in battleground states...

...can move the needle in Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and beyond Let's talk about down-ballot candidates for a second, John. Right now, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund has over 90 endorsed candidates running in the battleground states. Not only will t…

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 6:36 PM

From California to New Hampshire, from South Dakota to Florida

🥳August endorsements are here 🥳 John, there's only 70 days until Election Day, but we're not done issuing endorsements just yet! Meet our latest slate of pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates below! From California to New Hampshire, from South Dakota to Florida, we're fighting to elect L…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 1:04 PM

"my cold, dead, gay hand."

AG Dana Nessel's right, John. Last week at the DNC, Michigan Attorney General and former Victory Fund endorsed candidate Dana Nessel had this message to share with the bigoted majority on the Supreme Court: “You can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand.” John, I cou…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 1:01 PM

13 seats in the U.S. Congress

✨It's more likely than you think✨ 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-equality…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 10:45 PM

LGBTQ+ at the DNC, Wins in Five States and More!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Major Wins Across Five States (With More to Come!) An update from Washington: Dave Upthegrove is headed to a recount. A slim lead of just 51 votes triggers a mandatory hand recount under state law – it’s the …

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 2:02 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…

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  Candace, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM

A “stupid waste of time”

-- U.S. Senator Marco Rubio 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. …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Don’t they have anything better to do, John?

13 states signed anti-LGBTQ+ laws last year alone! John, In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. It's outrageous! Are you ready to fight push against these toxic bills? Take our flash poll! TAKE THE FLAS…

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  Orie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 19, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Oh my god, Kim Davis is back.

She's STILL trying to overturn marriage equality. John, do you remember Kim Davis? The county clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, who refused to give marriage licenses to LGBTQ+ couples? Well buckle up, because she is back again. And this time, she's petitioning the Supreme Court t…

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  Eliza, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM

🏳️‍🌈Iowa, Florida, Texas, Wisconsin🏳️‍🌈

These candidates will change the legislatures If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Express Donate: $5 Express Donate: $15 Express Donate: $35 Or, donate another amount It's true, John: our candidates are go…

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  Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 2:01 PM

"The woke mind virus is dead.” 🦠🦠

Ron DeSantis actually said it. “The Left is in retreat. Freedom reigns supreme. The woke mind virus is dead.” - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis John, when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis took the stage at the RNC, he made sure to brag about his record in Florida. Now, in case you som…

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  Candace, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Over 590 anti-trans bills in 43 states

We have to send them reinforcements. Over the last three years, anti-LGBTQ legislators have introduced a shocking number of anti-LGBTQ bills. And 2024 is no exception, John: the number of anti-trans bills has skyrocketed. Take a look: DONATE TO FIGHT BACK According …

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  Sarah, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 2:46 PM

just 11 people

These "activists" want people to think they're a grassroots movement. She challenges one school book a week. She says she’ll never stop. The majority of all school book challenges in the 2021-2022 school year came from just 11 people. -- The Washington Post John, it's true. The m…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Emily Randall Wins in Washington, LGBTQ+ for Harris and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About VICTORY: LGBTQ+ candidates advance in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and Washington! In Michigan, Kyle Wright, Laurie Pohutsky, and Jason Morgan were unopposed in their primaries for the Michigan House of Represe…

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  Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 6:28 PM

🏳️‍🌈candidates for Harris-Walz (are you in?)

SIGN ON: are you supporting the Harris-Walz ticket? I'M IN AND READY TO WIN Yesterday, Kamala Harris announced she picked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as her vice president. And Victory Fund's endorsed candidates - past and present - responded with excitement! Bu…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 1:57 PM

🌈🌈 VICTORY in Washington!

Emily Randall WINS! Great news from Washington, John: Emily Randall just WON her primary for Washington's sixth Congressional District! Emily will be the first out LGBTQ+ Latina ever elected to the U.S. House, and we are so excited that she won. Add your name and tell her cong…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 1:01 PM

absolutely ridiculous

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. More states restrict transgender youth medical care as GOP galvanizes base around issue -- PBS News Hour Did you see this headline, John? More bigoted state legislators are going after LGBTQ+ kids: over 65…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 5, 2024 at 3:31 PM

8 weird things JD Vance thinks (to start)

"Why are you so obsessed with me?" -- Mariah Carey/Regina George John, Since his nomination as Trump's VP, a lot of things about JD Vance have come to light. It's become obvious that he's obsessed with legislating away bodily autonomy and equality. He even went so far as to dou…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 2, 2024 at 10:21 PM

🏳️‍🌈gains in AZ and TN, Kim Davis returns to SCOTUS and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Victory in Arizona and Tennessee! We’re thrilled to announce that a super-majority of our Arizona candidates won on Tuesday! Maricopa County Board of Supervisors incumbent Steve Gallardo and State Reps Lorena…

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  Eliza, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM

LAST CALL: Elections in WA, WI, FL, MO and more! 🌈

Another groundbreaking election year? John, August is going to be a busy month: we have elections in Washington, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri next Tuesday. And right after these elections wrap up, we have even more candidates to elect in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Texas! We ha…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Dodie Horton, the Ten Commandments & "Don't Say Gay"

eyeing more culture war wins (yuck) Louisiana lawmaker behind Ten Commandments bill is eyeing more culture war wins Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton is also backing a bill to prohibit teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with students. -- NBC Out John,…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 2:31 PM

"America is at an inflection point."

We can't afford to sit on the sidelines. "I’ve made it clear that I believe America is at an inflection point. On those rare moments in history, when the decisions we make now determine our fate of our nation and the world for decades to come, America is going to have to choose b…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM

They're loud, they're proud, they're transphobic

J.D. Vance, Don Jr., MTG & Ron DeSantis on stage Disappointing but not surprising: these bigots made sure to target LGBTQ+ people and blow anti-LGBTQ dog whistles during their speeches at the Republican National Convention. Donald Trump Jr., J.D. Vance, Ron DeSantis and Marj…

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Tammy Baldwin's WI rally:

People are fired up! Right now, I live in Madison, WI. And I recently attended a rally with Vice President Harris and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. And let me tell you, John: people are fired up and ready to reelect Senator Baldwin! Now, you might know that LGBTQ+ Victory Fund was…

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  Candace, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 5:16 PM

🚀Over 300 LGBTQ+ candidates endorsed🚀

Meet LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's July endorsements! John, Meet LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's July endorsements! We've officially endorsed over 300 pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates around the country! Together, we can ensure these candidates - and so many more! - have the resources to win key pri…

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  Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 3:07 PM

AZ, TN, KS, MI, WA.... the list goes on!

July/August elections coming up... John, Right now, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is getting ready for a huge slate of July and August elections. We're so proud of our LGBTQ+ candidates and everything they've done to get here -- but the fight is just beginning. At a time when bigots are t…

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  Eliza, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 3:01 PM

🌈Pioneers in WA, WI, KS, DE, TX and more! 🌈

Another groundbreaking election year? John, our endorsees are pioneers. Sarah McBride will be the first out trans person elected to the U.S. Congress, while Julie Johnson will be the first out LGBTQ+ person from a Southern state elected to the U.S. Congress. Malcolm Kenyatta w…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 3:11 PM

President Biden's pro-equality legacy is on the line.

Repeal the hateful wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation and protect trans kids John, Yesterday, President Biden announced he would not continue running for reelection. And while history will decide his greater legacy, one thing is clear: he is the most inclusive and pro-LGBTQ+ pres…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 10:02 PM

J.D. Vance's anti-LGBTQ record, AZ and TN prepares to vote, and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Upcoming Elections: Arizonians and Tennesseans Prepare to Vote! July has been a quiet month for LGBTQ+ elections, but the wait is now over! Victory Fund endorsed candidates will be on the ballot in Arizona an…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 2:56 PM

the reality of anti-LGBTQ bills

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? The number of anti-LGBTQ bills hit a record high in 2023 (an…

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  Eliza, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Arizona, Tennessee, Florida (and more!)

✅pick up key seats ✅ shatter rainbow ceilings John, Our candidates are running in key seats for the U.S. Congress and in essential state legislative races – not to mention all the city council, school board and local races taking place too! Election Day is closing in fast and we…

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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 15, 2024 at 3:02 PM

We did this, John. Let's keep going ↗️↗️

the tip of the iceberg Number of LGBTQ elected officials jumps nearly 200% since 2017, report finds -- NBC Out I wanted to bring back this headline from earlier this year, John. 1,303 LGBTQ+ elected officials are currently serving across the U.S.! As the only national organizati…

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  Candace Silver, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM

15 Spotlight candidates to elect

✅pick up key seats ✅ shatter rainbow ceilings John -- these 15 Spotlight candidates will add essential representation - and they'll shatter rainbow ceilings at the same time. Donate $15 or more to help them make history in November: I’m so proud that these candidates are a…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM

77% of U.S. citizens believe

It was never just about sports. NORC Poll: 77% Say Elected Officials Use Transgender Issues As A Distraction -- Erin In The Morning John, You would think that with everything going on right now, legislators would take a break from attacking the LGBTQ+ community. But despite the…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 5, 2024 at 9:21 PM

Incumbents in the Carolinas need our help, final Pride Month Primary wins and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Pride Month Primary Wins! Last Tuesday, we had our last set of June primaries and saw huge wins in New York, Colorado, and Utah! In New York, Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Congressma…

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  Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 2:02 PM

“Satanic forces” at drag queen story hours

These headlines John, Pride Month just ended, and bigots spent their time hammering away at LGBTQ+ equality and reproductive rights. 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…

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  Sean, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM

2024 political/LGBTQ+ voting priorities (let us know!)

Where do you stand? Hey John, As Victory Fund's Vice President of Political Programs, my job to make sure you have the information to make informed decisions about our candidates and ensure they've earned your support. But it's been a busy election cycle, and it's only going to …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 2:19 PM

Pride is Power.

Our democracy is stronger when LGBTQ+ people are involved. Pride Is Power: How Queer People Are Defeating Anti-LGBTQ Laws -- Yes! Magazine John: when LGBTQ+ people hold positions of power, our democracy is stronger for it. When LGBTQ+ voices are in the room, they speak out again…

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  Eliza & Lizzie, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Pride🌈Month🌈Endorsements🌈

Happy Pride! John, Happy Pride! What's the best way to celebrate Pride Month? By endorsing a brand new slate of pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates, of course. It's going to be another historic year - donate $20.24 or more to support these amazing candidates and ensure Victory Fund has…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM

DEADLINE: Donald Trump on stage in...

Help ruin Donald Trump's debate TONIGHT Hey John, Mega-bigot Donald Trump is taking the debate stage TONIGHT – and we’re closing in on our pre-debate fundraising goal! Will you make one more generous gift to help our LGBTQ+ candidates win in DC? If you've saved your payment inf…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM

"blockbuster showdown over transgender 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. Supreme Court sets stage for blockbuster showdown over transgender rights -- The Hill We knew this day would co…

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  Sarah LeDonne, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 2:01 PM

🔇drown out his hate and protect our democracy🔇

Help ruin Donald Trump's debate John, This Thursday, Donald Trump is going to take the debate stage. The same man who bragged about ending Roe v. Wade, who delegitimized our elections, who pretended the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't serious, who allowed Neo-Nazis, Proud Boys and big…

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  Sean Meloy, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM

"Dignity, love and respect."

A proudly pro-choice organization. John, Two years ago today, extremists succeeded in overturning Roe. With one ruling, they overturned years of precedent, dismantled the right to choose, and laid the groundwork to attack the right to privacy and bodily autonomy. These rights h…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 10:09 PM

RaShaun Kemp & Carlos Guillermo Smith tackle history, more Pride Month wins and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Pride Month Primary Wins! Excellent news from our Pride Month Primaries: Spotlight candidate RaShaun Kemp WON his runoff for the Georgia State Senate and is virtually guaranteed to win this seat in November. …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Honoring Juneteenth

Today, we honor Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. John, Today, we honor Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Texas was the last state to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, despite the Civil War ending in April of that year and over two years after the Emancipation P…

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  Nick Famularo, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM

260 candidates (so far)

Another groundbreaking election year? John, we are well into the primary calendar - and Pride Month! - and LGBTQ+ candidates around the country are on the ballot. We've endorsed 260 LGBTQ+ candidates so far this year - and it's shaping up to be another historic year for LGBTQ+…

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  Eliza Fox, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Electing these ✨trans candidates✨ - are you in?

And so many more! John, 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 for LGBTQ+ equality. After all, these amazing leaders are working tirelessly…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Sarah McBride clears the field (for now), HUGE Pride Month Primary Wins and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Pride Month Primary Wins! We are excited to report that several of our endorsed candidates in Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, and an approved candidate in West Virginia won their respective elections! Unfortuna…

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