Jared Godes · [email protected]

February 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Mark your 📅, DC: Our Eastern Caucus Kickoff is almost here!

Join LGBTQ elected officials, candidates and MORE! John, BIG news: Victory Fund will be in your region soon! Well, virtually, at least. Our Eastern Caucus Kickoff event is right around the corner: Thursday, March 18 8:00 pm - 9:00 PM ET Join our amazing honorary hosts, including Mai…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Lots of big endorsements for LGBTQ candidates, two big announcements and MORE!

Off to the races in 2021! NEWS TO WATCH An exciting announcement from Pennsylvania’s first out Black state Representative, Malcolm Kenyatta: he’s running for the U.S. Senate. Kenyatta would make history as America’s first out Black Senator! Pennsylvania’s first out state l…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 1:05 AM

4 open seats, 4 chances to win

Elections right around the corner in key states: John, It’s never too early to think about flipping a U.S. Senate seat. Today, Pennsylvania state Representative Malcolm Kenyatta announced that he will be running to flip a U.S. Senate seat in his state! He would be the first out LGBT…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Trickle-up bigotry:

What happens in the states doesn’t stay in the states. John, When pro-equality forces won the White House and U.S. Congress, it looked like LGBTQ lives would finally be off the menu. But bigots aren’t going away quietly. You’ve probably seen a LOT of disturbing news like this:   …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Special elections, primaries and deadlines – oh my!

Elections right around the corner in key states: John, Even though it’s SUPPOSED to be an off-year election cycle, Victory Fund still has important elections to win. And some of them are RIGHT around the corner, including a must-win race next week! Will you make a rush donation to p…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Love is love is love.

We mean it – and we’ll defend it. 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 many state legislators are STILL tryin…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 5:51 PM

LIVE from New York, it's our LGBTQ candidates!

Off to the races in 2021! BIG APPLE POLITICOS Want to learn more about the New York City Council races? Hear from three of our amazing candidates – Elisa Crespo, Marti G. Allen-Cummings & Crystal Hudson – as they provide updates on their races, give news from the ground…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 4:31 PM

🎁 TODAY is Tammy Baldwin’s birthday!! 🎁

The best gift? More out U.S. Senators! John, Today is U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s 59th birthday! And we know the best gift we could possibly give her: more out and proud U.S. Senators. Donate $59 dollars or whatever you can to help Victory Fund elect the NEXT U.S. Senator in Tammy …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 3:59 PM

a "rebellion against God"

Yea, that really happened. John, we’ll make this quick. A South Carolina lawmaker recently went on an unhinged, homophobic and transphobic rant, where he blamed LGBTQ equality and civil rights for America’s alleged decay, claiming: “We are in a slow, downward moral decline in this c…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 3:01 PM

13 votes (Pete Confirmation Update)

Voting against LGBTQ history: John, these U.S. Senators voted against Pete Buttigieg’s historic nomination. They’ve all stood against pro-equality measures, including adoption rights, marriage equality and much more. But Victory Fund is building a pro-equality pipeline to send bigots …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Pete Buttigieg is confirmed, mayoral and Congressional races heat up, and more!

Off to the races in 2021! PETE MAKES LGBTQ HISTORY! It’s official: Pete Buttigieg is America’s first out permanent U.S. Cabinet Secretary! Pete was sworn-in with his husband, Chasten, by his side. We’re thrilled he’ll be adding an essential LGBTQ perspective to the Cabinet.…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

February 3, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Two big goals for the year:

Climbing the political ladder in 2021. John, With our first endorsement slate of 2021 completed, it’s time to dive into our strategy for the year. Our main focus? Identifying and building a lasting pipeline of LGBTQ political leaders at the local levels. The local leaders that we e…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 2:34 PM

“In Wyoming, the men don’t wear make-up.”

And more anti-LGBTQ sentiment on Capitol Hill. John, Here’s the good news: Congress currently has the most out members ever, and our LGBTQ elected officials are hard at work to pass pro-equality legislation. Here’s the bad news: some Congressmembers still refuse to support pro-equa…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Special election update, latest endorsement slate and more!

Off to the races in 2021! NEW CANDIDATES ALERT! Did you see the news? We’ve announced our latest endorsement slate! Meet all our new candidates and learn about their campaigns here. We’re diving into New Mexico’s special election for Congressional District 1! Our candidat…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Have you committed “acts of licentiousness” today?

If you live in these states, you might have! John, You would think that with everything going on – the national pandemic, a hyper-divided country and the looming financial crisis – that some state legislators would take a break from attacking the LGBTQ community. But despite the many…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Our next Congressional election (and more exciting endorsements)!

Starting the year off right with a new slate of LGBTQ candidates: John, After the turbulent 2020 election cycle, you might be thinking Victory Fund is taking a well-earned off-year. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! We have a busy year ahead with exciting elections that wi…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Much to repair, much to restore.

Let’s start now. John, The Trump administration spent four years dismantling LGBTQ rights while prioritizing bigots and their disgusting views. From misgendering trans people to removing LGBTQ issues from White House websites to stripping away Obama-era equality measures, it was alwa…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 4:16 PM

President Biden moving LGBTQ rights forward, New York candidates on the trail and more!

Off to the races in 2021! BIG APPLE POLITICOS Want to learn more about Elisa Crespo’s campaign for New York City Council District 15 and her plans to make history as the first trans person elected in New York City? Read her new profile in LGBTQ Nation! Wilfredo Florentino,…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 6:01 PM

President Biden's pro-equality Congress

Happy Inauguration Day, America! John, If you're like us, you're currently celebrating the swearing-in of now President Joe Biden. We couldn't be happier President Biden has officially taken office, and we're thrilled that so many pro-equality voices are already joining his administ…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 8:02 PM

LGBTQ candidates begin their terms, hear from New York leaders and more!

Off to the races in 2021! BIG APPLE POLITICOS Lynn Schulman, running for New York City Council District 29, announced two big endorsements from Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association Local 831 IBT and The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, one of New York’s biggest LGBTQ pol…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 8:20 PM

LGBTQ candidates respond to the events of this week, recall alert and more.

2021 races begin... CAPITOL HILL THIS WEEK Earlier this week, the world watched with horror as an unruly mob bedecked in white supremacist and anti-Semitic symbols, separatist iconography and Trump merchandise stormed Capitol Hill in a desperate attempt to stall our democra…

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  Senator Scott Wiener · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Online trolls vs. LGBTQ candidates like me:

Bigoted shock jocks are here to stay – and they’re on the attack. John, Though the LGBTQ community has come so far and racked up a huge number of historic wins in 2020, we still have so far to go when it comes to LGBTQ acceptance. Here’s an unfortunate but true fact: the more LGBTQ p…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Pete Buttigieg nominated for Sec. of Transportation, New York candidates hard at work and more!

2021 races begin... WE’LL BE RIGHT BACK The Agenda will be taking a short hiatus during winter holidays. We will return in 2021! Have a safe and happy New Year!   LGBTQ HISTORY IN MOTION President-elect Joe Biden chose Pete Buttigieg to be his Secretary of Transportat…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

LGBTQ candidates shatter records, Victory in New Orleans, & more!

We just keep winning 🌈 SHATTERING RECORDS It’s official: Americans elected more out LGBTQ candidates in 2020 than ever before in history. More in NowThis.  Our candidate Alex Lee won election as California’s first out bisexual legislator, and one of the youngest legislator…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 3:01 PM

New campaign cycle, new candidate endorsements!

Making an impact in New York City and beyond! Hey John, We're ready to announce a new slate of endorsements for the 2021 campaign cycle! And though next year is an "off" year, we're not slowing down in the fight for LGBTQ equality. After all, we have big races to win in New York Cit…

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  Mayor Alex Morse · [email protected]

November 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM

The Chilling Effect

When homophobic attacks work. Hey John, Yesterday, you heard from U.S. Congressman-elect Ritchie Torres about his campaign to beat known bigot Rubén Díaz Sr. and how an LGBTQ candidate can win when they’re able to define their campaigns to voters. I’m here to tell you about the oppo…

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  U.S. Representative-elect Ritchie Torres · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 3:14 PM

Beating future bigots like Rubén Díaz Sr.

We must defend future LGBTQ candidates. Hey John, Last week, I attended Freshman Orientation with other new members of the 117th Congress. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that someone like me could be elected to the United States House of Representatives and proudly serve as…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Mondaire Jones Elected Freshman U.S. House Leader, Standing with Sean Patrick Maloney for DCCC Chair, & more

2021 races begin... WE’LL BE RIGHT BACK The Agenda will be taking a short hiatus during the Thanksgiving holiday and Victory Institute’s 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference. We will return December 11th!   LGBTQ HISTORY IN MOTION Can’t stop, won’t stop talking…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 2:58 PM

These out candidates are our pipeline:

the next crop of Governors, Senators and more! Hey John, I wanted to share some more good news from the 2020 Rainbow Wave - and some analysis about what these historic wins mean (that's what Political Directors do best!). So without further delay: let's dive into our historic wins a…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Historic rainbow wave?

We'd say so! Hey John, We've been sounding the alarm all year, telling you over and over again that this would be the biggest election of our lifetimes. And we were right! 2020 SHATTERED all our previous records. More LGBTQ people stepped up to run, Victory Fund endorsed more candid…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Over 200 LGBTQ won their elections, New York's Rainbow Wave, and more!

LGBTQ candidates win big! LGBTQ HISTORY IN MOTION Fantastic headlines celebrating the 2020 Rainbow Wave are still rolling in! Over 290 LGBTQ candidates have officially won their elections as of this morning, with 41 still undecided. It is the largest number of LGBTQ people …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 4:37 PM

The Rainbow Wave is BACK!

LGBTQ candidates win big! RAINBOW WAVE 2020! We’re three days past Election Day 2020 and one thing is clear: the Rainbow Wave is back! As of Friday morning, 189 LGBTQ candidates have won their races, with 50 still undecided. You can also read about it from them.! The Advoc…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 9:37 PM

San Diego REJECTS QAnon’s hate!

Todd Gloria wins! John, Great news from one of our biggest California races: Todd Gloria just won the San Diego mayoral race! Todd makes history as the first openly LGBTQ person and first person of color elected mayor of San Diego! This win is particularly satisfying as Todd faced a…

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  Mayor Annise Parker · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 7:27 PM

176 LGBTQ candidates won, with more to come!

Update on the 2020 Rainbow Wave John, While the outcome of the Presidential race remains unclear and numerous states are still counting ballots, I wanted to give you an update on the current state of the 2020 Rainbow Wave. And if you’re looking for good news among the chaos, I think …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM

TWO new out lesbian Sheriffs!!

Charmaine McGuffey & Kristin Graziano WIN! John, we’re so excited to report two more wins: Charmaine McGuffey is now the first woman and openly LGBTQ elected Sheriff of Hamilton County, while Kristin Graziano made history as the first openly LGBTQ sheriff in South Carolina! Not…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 5:12 AM

BI HISTORY MADE in Colorado!

David Ortiz makes history! Amazing news from Colorado, John: David Ortiz has officially won his race, becoming the first bisexual man elected to the Colorado state legislature! David will join a growing number of openly LGBTQ elected officials in Colorado’s state legislature, includi…

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:44 AM

VICTORY in the Texas legislature!

Ann Johnson WIN! Amazing news from Texas: Ann Johnson WON her race for the Texas state House! John, Ann will join a growing number of LGBTQ women in the state House and help them pass pro-equality legislation. Her victory is a positive sign that more LGBTQ voices are joining the Texa…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:22 AM

TRANS HISTORY IN KANSAS!

Stephanie Byers WINS! John, too few trans people have been elected in the United States. But today, Stephanie Byers shattered a rainbow ceiling in Kansas and became the FIRST openly trans member of the Kansas state legislature and the FIRST out trans person of color ever elected to a …

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  Sean Meloy · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 4:02 AM

Rainbow ceiling SHATTERED in Tennessee!

Torrey Harris WINS! John, A HUGE rainbow ceiling just shattered in Tennessee: Torrey Harris WON his race for the Tennessee state House! Tennessee was one of just five states that had never elected an LGBTQ state legislator. And now, they’ve elected two! These amazing victories are a…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 3:30 AM

MONDAIRE JONES MAKES HISTORY!

America’s FIRST Black openly LGBTQ person elected to the United States Congress!! John, it’s official: Mondaire Jones joins Ritchie Torres in winning tonight and both will become the first Black openly LGBTQ people ever elected to the United States Congress!! During the primary, Mond…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 2:36 AM

LGBTQ history made in Georgia!!

Kim Jackson WINS her race! John, Kim Jackson just won, making LGBTQ history as the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Georgia state Senate! John, Kim will join a growing number of LGBTQ legislators who are blocking terrible legislation and defending LGBTQ rights in the Peach …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 2:34 AM

Jabari Brisport WINS!

A historic first long overdue! John: we have more great news from our New York elections: Jabari Brisport won his race for the New York state Senate! This is a big win for our community! Jabari will become the first openly LGBTQ person of color elected to the New York state legislatu…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 2:15 AM

RITCHIE TORRES WINS! LGBTQ HISTORY MADE!

A historic first long overdue! Amazing news from New York, John: Ritchie Torres just WON his race for New York’s 15th Congressional District!! We’re so excited that Ritchie WON this pivotal race! This victory is particularly sweet: not only will Ritchie be the first LGBTQ Afro-Latinx…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 1:35 AM

Our First Trans State Senator!

Two bigs wins for LGBTQ equality! Great news from Delaware, John: Sarah McBride just declared victory! Sarah makes history as the first openly trans state senator in American history!!! Sarah’s victory is particularly amazing. As the first openly trans state person ever elected as a …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 1:34 AM

LGBTQ history made in Indiana!

Ashley Klein WINS her race! John, great news from Mike Pence’s home state. Ashley Klein just won her race and made history as the first openly LGBTQ woman elected to the Indiana General Assembly! Under Pence’s reign as governor, Indiana passed one of America’s most restrictive anti-…

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  Jarod Keith · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Follow along! Election Night tracker:

Today’s the day! John, It is finally here! Election Day 2020 has arrived and voters in all 50 states are casting their ballots – for LGBTQ candidates, we hope! Join Victory Fund as we track the results for all 311 of our LGBTQ endorsed candidates and provide live updates on our key …

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Eight LGBTQ stories we’re watching: 📺

Election Night is almost here John, Hard to believe it’s almost here: Election Night is only ONE day away! While there is going to be a LOT going on, we wanted to share eight LGBTQ stories we’ll be keeping an eye on as the news rolls in. Check them out: Will America elect more LGBTQ…

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  LGBTQ Victory Fund · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Defeating these bigots is the biggest treat 🍬🍭🎃🎃

Happy Halloween! 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻 John, it’s hard to believe, but the 2020 election cycle is almost over. Election Day is only 3 days away! And while seeing Donald Trump get reelected is the scariest thing we can think of this Halloween, unfortunately there’s plenty of horrifying candidates we…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 6:48 PM

The final push to queer Congress, responding to anti-LGBTQ attacks and more!

With election day around the corner, LGBTQ candidates can make history... RAINBOW WAVE It’s hard to believe, but the 2020 Election is almost here. LGBTQ candidates everywhere are making their final case to voters. Here is the latest from the campaign trail! In case you mis…

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  Elliot Imse · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 1:17 PM

Just this week 😨

⚠️Last chance to respond to attacks⚠️   John, Last Friday, I sent you the NBC News headline: “Political candidates face uptick in anti-LGBTQ attack ads.” Since then, the attacks against our candidates have only increased. We're facing some of the most homophobic and transphobic attac…

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