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

December 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Impossible to ignore.

Evan's call to action... "My goal is simple but urgent: to ensure LGBTQ+ people are not just present in politics but leading at every level — federal, state, and local. We’re facing a wave of legislation aimed at silencing our voices, and the best way to fight back is to lead, t…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM

the way to build lasting political power

these down-ballot candidates need our help! John, The Presidential and Congressional races may grab the headlines, but after this election, it’s clear that the real momentum is happening closer to home. Across the country, LGBTQ+ candidates just won critical city council, school…

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

December 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM

our nominees for worst headlines of the year

‘Chipping away at democracy’ John, 2025 has already brought some of the worst attacks on our community. After seeing the results of the 2024 elections, anti-LGBTQ forces doubled down — smashing protections and spreading discrimination. Here are some of the most alarming headline…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Alejandra Salinas gears up for the runoff, the latest House endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About This is our final Agenda of the year — thank you for reading, supporting, and fighting with us all year long! See you in 2026. All Eyes on Houston: Alejandra Salinas Heads to December 13 Runoff Alejandra Sali…

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

December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM

🏳️‍🌈Angie, Chris, JoAnna, James, Everton, Kevin, Jeremy, Mike and more🏳️‍🌈

These are only a few of the candidates who can make history in 2026! John: Our endorsees are pioneers. These are only a few of the candidates who can make history in 2026. But with so many critical seats on the line, there’s no way we can support all of them without your help. O…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM

6,000 chances to change everything in 2026

State legislatures are where our rights are won — or lost. 84% of state legislative seats are up for election in 2026 -- BallotReady John: Here’s a number that should make every one of us sit up straight: 84% of state legislative seats will be up for election in 2026. That’s mo…

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

December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM

the wave is building, John

Record-breaking rainbow waves. John, We're about to wrap up the 2025 campaign cycle (only one more runoff to win!). This year was another landmark election night for LGBTQ+ candidates. 67% of our endorsed candidates won! I can tell you right now, when this community comes toge…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM

"It's vile. It's twisted."

They're speaking out against Trump and bigots in Congress as they pass hateful anti-trans bills. John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share four quotes from LGBTQ+ members of Congress on the frontlines in the fight for equality. We were so proud to help …

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Victory Fund’s newest 2026 endorsees are here!

5 new pro-equality candidates join our 2026 fight John: We’re already gearing up for 2026 — and Victory Fund has hit the ground running with a growing slate of endorsed candidates ready to make history. We’ve already endorsed a number of incredible LGBTQ+ leaders for the 2026 ca…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM

67% of Victory Fund endorsed candidates

Despite all the attacks on equality, voters are clearly ready to elect LGBTQ+ candidates. John, it's true! We endorsed over 260 LGBTQ+ candidates - and 67% of those candidates WON their campaigns this year. LGBTQ+ candidates ran in a majority of U.S. states, including Florid…

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

December 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM

“It’s not the people in Washington with power; it’s the people across this country."

They're speaking out against Trump and bigots in Congress.... John: With all the negative headlines right now, we wanted to share four quotes from LGBTQ+ members of Congress on the frontlines in the fight for equality. We were so proud to help elect these amazing leaders. And no…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Our latest endorsements, a big announcement from Jeremy Moss and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About New Endorsements as We Build Momentum for 2026 LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is excited to announce three new endorsements as we continue gearing up for the 2026 election cycle. Ryan Hampton is running for Nevada Stat…

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

November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM

"A Stunning Rebuke of Anti-Trans Politics"

Voters are rejecting anti-trans fearmongering. "A Stunning Rebuke Of Anti-Trans Politics" — Dems Win Elections Nationwide Despite Anti-Trans Ads -- Erin In The Morning One thing is crystal clear, John: voters are rejecting anti-trans fearmongering. Across the country, pro-equali…

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

November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM

🖋️writing the history books 🖋️

Help these LGBTQ+ candidates make history! John, Election Day may be behind us, but our work is just getting started. With key races heading into 2026 — and a real chance to take back the U.S. House — LGBTQ+ candidates are once again poised to make history. From Arizona to Ne…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM

"LGBTQ+ candidates can't win."

Tell that to these candidates, John. John: we hear this all the time: "LGBTQ+ candidates can't win in anti-equality states." "LGBTQ+ candidates can't win tough races." "Voters aren't ready to accept an out and proud LGBTQ+ candidate in their district." But guess what? LGBTQ+ can…

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

November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM

🌈Pioneers in TX, GA, IL, CO, NH, MN and more! 🌈

Another groundbreaking election year? John, our endorsees are pioneers. Jim, Alejandra and Thad are currently in key runoffs, while Angie and Chris will make history in the U.S. Senate next year. JoAnna and James are running in a must flip seats, while Everton, Kevin, Jeremy a…

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

November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM

The Texas Supreme Court just dropped this decision

A new attack on marriage equality begins. John, We wanted to make sure you saw this headline from The Advocate: Texas Supreme Court rules that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to revisit marriage equality, but this ruling cre…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM

From runoffs to 2026: Let’s keep up the fight

2026 is already calling.... John, We’re closing out the 2025 election cycle with three incredible LGBTQ+ candidates headed to runoffs — Jim McGreevey in Jersey City, Alejandra Salinas in Houston, and Thad Flowers in Atlanta. Their victories would cap off a year of groundbreaking…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Marriage equality challenge dropped by SCOTUS

Good news from the Supreme Court (for once) Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple. -…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM

Election Night coming to a close, Redistricting efforts against Rep. Davids fail (for now) and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About A Landmark Election Night for LGBTQ+ Equality The 2025 elections delivered major wins for LGBTQ+ candidates and our movement, a clear rebuke of anti-equality rhetoric nationwide. See the full election night t…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM

📣WIN: Alejandra Salinas is headed to a runoff! 📣

Alejandra Salinas is headed for a runoff in the At-Large Position 4 on the Houston City Council! John: Big news from Houston! Alejandra Salinas is headed for a runoff in the At-Large Position 4 on the Houston City Council — and we couldn’t be more excited! Alejandra is a trai…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Lindsey Dougherty WINS — a major flip in VA District 75!

Celebrating this historic victory together. John: We’re thrilled to announce that Lindsey Dougherty has WON her race for the Virginia House of Delegates — District 75! Her victory isn’t just a win for one campaign, it’s a clear signal: voters want inclusive, courageous leader…

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

November 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM

Erica Deuso wins — a bold new voice for inclusive leadership!

Together we’re making history and forging real change. John: Tonight, we celebrate a major win: Erica Deuso has been elected! Her victory is a testament to community power, authentic leadership, and the promise of an inclusive future. She’s officially one of the first out tra…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM

Victory in VA: Josh Cole wins his seat in Virginia!

This is a key hold for the Virginia House of Delegates! John: we just won a key pro-equality seat in Virginia! Joshua Cole WON his race and will retake a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates! Even better? Joshua's race is considered a bellwether for the Virginia house. We …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM

🏳️‍🌈 victories in Virginia (BREAKING!)

Seven LGBTQ+ candidates WON already! John, we're ready to call these races in Virginia: Laura Jane Cohen, Rozia Henson, Adele McClure, Marcia Price and Mark Sickles all won their races for the House of Delegates! Tell them CONGRATULATIONS and that you're thrilled for them! …

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Happy Election Day - follow results with us!

Tonight, 170+ Victory Fund endorsed candidates will be on the ballot! John, Happy Election Day! Tonight, 170+ Victory Fund endorsed candidates will be on the ballot, bringing essential representation to city councils, mayoral offices, state legislatures and the U.S. House. We ca…

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

October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM

This isn't a bunch of Hocus Pocus... 🎃🎃

No tricks: our LGBTQ+ candidates can win next Tuesday! John, what's scarier than The Omen, A Nightmare on Elm Street and Weapons combined? Letting these amazing candidates lose on Election Day! Just think about what will happen without their voices in office - it's terrifying! N…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Final endorsements. Final push. Let’s win this.

Last chance to help LGBTQ+ candidates win in 2025. John: This is Victory Fund’s final endorsement slate of 2025 and we’re working overtime to make sure every one of these candidates, and the nearly 300 LGBTQ+ leaders we’ve endorsed this year, win. The stakes couldn’t be higher.…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

6 days to make history.

Six days. Countless opportunities for change. John, We are just six days away from Election Day — and LGBTQ+ candidates are ready to make history up and down the ballot. From state legislatures and mayor’s offices to city councils and school boards, we’re seeing more out leaders…

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

October 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM

🖋️writing the history books 🖋️

Help these LGBTQ+ candidates make history! John, We’re ONE WEEK out from Election Day! LGBTQ+ candidates are running in record numbers — and at Victory Fund, we’re doing everything we can to make sure they WIN in record numbers too. This is it: the final push to make LGBTQ+ h…

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

October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM

49 states + D.C.

Take a look at this map John, We have already elected 54+ new LGBTQ+ leaders this year because our community works together. And with Election Day just around the corner, your support can make a huge impact. Just look at this map of our 2025 supporters: If you've saved …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM

History officially made in Alabama, Chris Pappas's latest opponent and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Antwon Womack Secures His Seat on the Birmingham City Council Victory Fund candidate Antwon Womack has officially won his court challenge in Alabama — clearing the way for him to take his seat on the Birmingh…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Virginia to Texas, from New Jersey to Washington

With Election Day jussssst around the corner...... John, these LGBTQ+ candidates are ready to make history - and we're just weeks away from Election Day. From Virginia to Texas, from New Jersey to Washington, we're standing with proud pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates who are read…

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  Ben Dotson, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Why our work matters:

5 reasons to donate today John, This is the first email you’ve ever received from me — but it won’t be the last. I just started as Vice President of Development at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, and I’m thrilled to be here. I’ve always believed deeply in the mission of electing LGBTQ+ le…

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

October 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM

"LGBTQ+ candidates can't win tough races."

Tell that to these candidates, John. John: we hear this all the time: "LGBTQ+ candidates can't win in anti-equality states." "LGBTQ+ candidates can't win tough races." "Voters aren't ready to accept an out and proud LGBTQ+ candidate in their district." But guess what? LGBTQ+ can…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Victory in Alabama, Election Day draws ever closer, and an update on redistricting!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About History Made in Alabama: Antwon Womack Wins by Just 25 Votes Antwon Womack made history, becoming the first out gay Black man ever elected to public office in Alabama after winning his runoff for the Birmingh…

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

October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Your town. Your schools. Your voice. Your vote.

These leaders decide what our communities look like. John, Election Day is almost here — and while everyone’s watching the top of the ticket, real change happens closer to home. City councils. School boards. Mayors. These local races decide what our communities look like — from …

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

October 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM

250 LGBTQ+ candidates (so far)

Another groundbreaking election year? John, we are well into the primary calendar - and almost to Election Day - and LGBTQ+ candidates around the country are on the ballot. We've endorsed 250+ LGBTQ+ candidates so far this year - and it's shaping up to be another historic year…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM

Bathroom bills are spreading

And they're putting lives at risk. John, Across the country, lawmakers are pushing and passing anti-trans “bathroom bills”: cruel laws that tell trans people where they can and cannot exist. They claim it’s about “safety.” We know it’s about control. These bills are being u…

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

October 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM

US Supreme Court skeptical toward Colorado LGBTQ “conversion therapy” ban

The message couldn’t be clearer: the threat to equality is real, and it’s growing stronger. US Supreme Court skeptical toward Colorado LGBT 'conversion therapy' ban -- REUTERS John, In a stunning admission, Justice Clarence Thomas said some of the Court’s most important decision…

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

October 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM

🎉Over 280 candidates🎉

They're fired up. John, it's true! We've endorsed over 280 LGBTQ+ candidates who are running in 2025 and 2026 (so far!). And even more exciting? LGBTQ+ candidates are running in a majority of U.S. states, including Virginia, New Jersey, Texas and more. LGBTQ+ people are cle…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM

New redistricting efforts target Rep. Sharice Davids, the shutdown begins and more.

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Sharice Davids’ District Targeted Again in Redistricting Power Grab Kansas legislators are once again targeting U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids’ district in their relentless effort to silence her voice and erase her…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Clarence Thomas said the quiet part out loud (again)

The threat to Obergefell is real. John, Justice Clarence Thomas just made it clear: he doesn’t believe settled precedent is “the gospel.” Instead, he said some of the Court’s most important decisions may have been nothing more than “something somebody dreamt up and others went a…

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

September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM

300+ anti-LGBTQ bills. LGBTQ+ kids can’t wait.

Attacks on LGBTQ youth have tripled. As the LGBTQ Youth Population Doubles, Number of Bills Targeting Them Triples -- The 74 John, The Movement Advancement Project just released a devastating new report, and the numbers are impossible to ignore. In 2020, 77 anti-LGBTQ bills tar…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM

If Obergefell falls

More than half of the U.S. states would ban marriage equality. John, Nine states have already asked the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell, and bigot Kim Davis officially filed a petition with the Court. The threat to marriage equality is real - and it’s growing. If they s…

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

September 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

🖋️writing the history books 🖋️

These election milestones In 2025, John, our candidates will change the game. They're going to make LGBTQ+ history! But before they can achieve these election milestones, they'll going to need all the help we can give them. Will you donate $20.25 or more to help Victory Fund h…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

September 26, 2025 at 9:56 PM

📺LGBTQ+ candidates hit the airwave, 👀meet the latest endorsements and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Victory Fund Announces Latest Endorsements This week, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund proudly endorsed 40+ candidates for state and local office running in 2025 and 2026 — bringing our total this cycle to 280 endorsed ca…

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  Daniel Hernandez, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM

I’ve been in their shoes. Now I’m asking you to stand with them.

Our September endorsement slate is now live. John: I know firsthand what it means to run as an out candidate backed by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. I was endorsed multiple times, and that support made all the difference when I faced tough campaigns and relentless attacks. Now, as Victor…

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

September 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Happy Bisexual+ Awareness Week!

Can you think of a better way to celebrate this week than to elect a huge wave of bisexual candidates? Hey John, It’s Bisexual+ Awareness Week! We’re celebrating the way we celebrate everything—by working hard to elect out bisexual candidates. And we need your help. There’s n…

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

September 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM

“immoral lifestyle choice”

Winsome Earle-Sears and her toxic beliefs Survey shows Earle-Sears’ opposition to LGBTQ+ workplace protections, adoptions, marriages -- Virginia Mercury John, it’s terrifying but true. A woman who once called homosexuality an “immoral lifestyle choice,” who said she would vote to…

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