THE AGENDA · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Jolanda Jones endorsed for special election, Toni Atkins gets a campaign boost and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Representation matters: backing LGBTQ+ champions in 2025 In 2025, building LGBTQ+ representation is more urgent than ever. From unprecedented legislative attacks to the ongoing struggle for visibility, our co…

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

July 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Angie, Sharice, Jolanda, Sarah, JoAnna, Kevin, Jeremy, Chris, Emily, Eric

✨It's more likely than you think✨ 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 John, it’s going to be a hell of a fight to take b…

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

July 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Book bans. Proud Boys. The Supreme Court. It's time to fight back.

the pro-equality majorities we need. John, The Supreme Court made it easier for extremists to target LGBTQ+ books and kids in schools. In a devastating new ruling, they sided with parents demanding the right to opt their kids out of reading LGBTQ+-inclusive books, paving the way…

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

July 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Our progress is real, but it’s fragile.

Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota John, Bad news first: Bigots in state legislatures across the country are laying the groundwork to roll back marriage equality. Lawmakers in Idaho, Montana, Michigan, Missouri, Te…

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

July 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy.

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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

July 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Protecting books and balancing budgets

these down-ballot candidates need our help! John, The Presidential and Congressional races earn a lot of headlines - but there's another set of races that need our attention. These city council, school board, mayoral races and other key local races have a lot of impact. These ar…

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

July 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM

City by city

the pro-equality majorities we need. John, Being mayor of a major city is no easy job. There are budgets to balance, tough decisions to make, and communities to bring together (all under a constant spotlight!). But when an LGBTQ+ leader steps into that role, they bring something…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM

✅Virginia ✅New Jersey ✅ Washington

the pro-equality majorities we need. Rolling back marriage equality. Attacking reproductive freedom. Undermining privacy and healthcare. Anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers have used state legislatures to push hateful, regressive agendas for too long. John, help us fight back! Donate today to…

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

July 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM

📢A pro-LGBTQ+ majority in the U.S. Congress?📢

✨It's more likely than you think✨ John, as Rep. Angie Craig said in 2018, "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 in the U.S. Congress! Donate today to power ou…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM

We flipped Virginia in 2019. Let’s protect it in 2025.

We have to hold the majority. John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates flipped the Virginia House - and then they delivered results. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, expanded hate crime protections, banned conversion therapy, and passed laws to protect LGBTQ+ Virginians,…

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

July 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM

‘Chipping away at democracy’

We have to keep fighting. John, Unfortunately, bigots saw the results of the 2024 elections and took it as a mandate to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. And their efforts to hammer away at equality are working. Here's just some of the anti-LGBTQ stories we're seeing: Trump administrati…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM

absolutely ridiculous

LGBTQ+ people shouldn't have to look over their shoulders and feel unsafe. SCOTUS orders judges to revisit decisions on transgender health plans, birth certificates in wake of blockbuster ruling -- CNN Politics Did you see this headline, John? After several rulings attacking gend…

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

July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM

📢spotlight on 15 candidates 📢

✅pick up key seats ✅ shatter rainbow ceilings John -- these 15 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 among the 1…

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

July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM

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

ANOTHER spike in anti-LGBTQ bills John, In the past few years, the number of bills attacking LGBTQ+ people - especially trans people - have SKYROCKETED. Over 590 anti-LGBTQ bills were introducted in 2025 - and it's only July. It's outrageous! Are you ready to fight push against …

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM

NY celebrates victory, Daniel Hernández leads fundraising in Arizona special election and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Daniel Hernández Jr. Surges Ahead in AZ-07 Special Election AZ‑07 Special Election Primary Next Tuesday! Daniel Hernández is heading into the July 15 special primary well-positioned. He’s currently leading th…

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

July 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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

the tip of the iceberg Number of out elected officials continues to grow, but more needed for equal representation -- The Advocate John, in the midst of a lot of bad news, I wanted to share some very good news with you. At least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races in 2024, and …

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

July 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM

From Arizona to Massachusetts, from Colorado to New Hampshire

🌈America needs us.🌈 John, these LGBTQ+ candidates are ready to make history. From Arizona to Massachusetts, from Colorado to New Hampshire, we're standing with proud pro-choice LGBTQ+ candidates who are ready to defend equality and ensure anti-equality bills are defeated. We'…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 1:31 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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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM

160 LGBTQ+ candidates (so far)

Another groundbreaking election year? John, we are well into the primary calendar - and almost done with Pride Month! - and LGBTQ+ candidates around the country are on the ballot. We've endorsed 160+ LGBTQ+ candidates so far this year - and it's shaping up to be another histor…

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

June 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Opened the door for more censorship.

LGBTQ+ stories are under attack, and the Court just sided with the censors. John, The Supreme Court just ruled that parents can opt their children out of reading books with LGBTQ+ characters in public elementary schools. Let’s be clear: This isn’t about “parental rights.” It’s …

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

June 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Our next round of endorsements is here 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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

June 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Lawrence, Windsor & Obergefell

Secure the future. John, Today is the anniversary of three momentous Supreme Court cases that codified LGBTQ+ rights: Lawrence v. Texas, Windsor v. United States and Obergefell v. Hodges. This is a day to celebrate and to remember the brave people who tirelessly fought to ensure…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM

⛔ SCOTUS and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights⛔

The right to privacy and bodily autonomy are under siege. John, Bigots succeeded in dismantling Roe. The Court sided with Trump and the extremists driving his administration, greenlighting a policy that bans the recruitment of trans troops. In Skrmetti, the Court upheld Tennesse…

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

June 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Three years without Roe. Virginia can't afford to lose this fight.

A proudly pro-choice organization. John, Three years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shredding decades of precedent, stripping away our right to choose, and opening the door to even more attacks on privacy, bodily autonomy, and LGBTQ+ rights. Since then, p…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM

their hard work is paying off, John.

We have to keep fighting. John, Unfortunately, bigots saw the results of the 2024 elections and took it as a mandate to dismantle LGBTQ+ rights. And their efforts to hammer away at equality are working. Here's just some of the anti-LGBTQ stories we're seeing: Trump administrati…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Shooting at Daniel Hernández's home, SCOTUS rules against trans rights and more

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Shooting at Daniel Hernández’s Home, All Safe A shooting occurred on June 12, outside the Tucson home that doubles as campaign headquarters for LGBTQ+ candidate Daniel Hernández, who’s running in Arizona’s 7t…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 2:01 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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  Orie Givens, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS upholds TN law banning gender-affirming care.

"We leave questions regarding its policy to the people, their elected representatives, and the democratic process." John, The Supreme Court just handed down a devastating ruling for trans rights. In United States v. Skrmetti, the Court upheld Tennessee's bans on gender-affirmin…

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  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Pride is powerful 🌈

Marching in Motor City Pride reminded me why this fight matters so much. Happy Pride, John! This weekend at Motor City Pride, I walked alongside families, activists, organizers, drag artists, and proud LGBTQ+ Michiganders of every age. I saw joy, resilience, and fierce love.…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Gina Ortiz Jones wins, next week in VA and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About May Endorsements and Key Races to Win! LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Angie Craig in her historic bid for the U.S. Senate. If elected, she would become Minnesota’s …

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM

To protect marriage equality in Virginia...

We have to hold the majority. John, In 2019, pro-equality candidates took back the Virginia House of Delegates. They ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, made sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes to combat discrimination in housing and workplaces, and expand…

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

June 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM

BREAKING: Gina Ortiz Jones declares victory! 🎊🎊

She's San Antonio's Mayor-elect! HUGE news from this weekend's election, John: Gina Ortiz Jones WON her runoff for San Antonio Mayor! She's made history and bringing bold, pro-equality leadership to the city she’s always called home. Add your name and tell Gina CONGRATULATIONS…

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

June 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Marriage equality is on the line.

Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota John, A bigoted state lawmaker in Iowa introduced a resolution that urges the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell. In Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, they're pushing bil…

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  Evan Low, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Take action today: The legacy of Harvey Milk

I just got off the phone... John, I just got off the phone with Stuart Milk, Co-Founder and Board President of the Harvey Milk Foundation. Harvey showed us what courage in public office looks like. Now it’s on us to make sure that legacy lives on — by electing the next gen…

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

June 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM

"a coordinated nationwide crusade."

MOST Americans believe these attacks go too far. John, In 2025, bigots have doubled down (AGAIN) and introduced more than 850 horrific anti-LGBTQ bills. Journalist Erin Reed called it "a coordinated nationwide crusade." But a post-election poll from our friends at the Human Rig…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Your 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month🏳️‍🌈 election calendar!

They're ready to defend the right to choose and LGBTQ+ rights. John, 🌈Happy Pride Month!🌈 Are you ready for a Pride Month unlike any other? We have 34 LGBTQ+ candidates on the ballot this June and enormous opportunities to make history in states like Iowa, New Jersey, Georgia an…

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

May 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM

🖋️writing the history books 🖋️

Help these LGBTQ+ candidates make history! John, 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! We can make LGBTQ+ history from Arizona to Pennsylvania, increase the number of …

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

May 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Our next round of endorsements is here 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

The latest 2025 endorsements John: LGBTQ+ rights. Reproductive freedom. Democracy itself. The stakes in 2025 couldn’t be higher, and we need bold, pro-equality leaders fighting for us in office. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our newest slate of LGBTQ+ pro-choice candidate…

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

May 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM

SCOTUS cases are coming

We have a powerful way to fight back. John, Two major Supreme Court rulings on LGBTQ+ rights are expected this June. And the consequences could be devastating. The court could gut protections for trans people and open the floodgates to more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the co…

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

May 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM

A handful of extremist groups

their "grassroots movement" is fake AP: Many transgender health bills came from a handful of far-right interest groups Extremists are spreading anti-LGBTQ hate through our state legislatures. We have to push back! Pitch in today: DONATE John, anti-LGBTQ activi…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Wins in Pennsylvania, Texas Runoffs are Coming, Updates from Chris Pappas and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Victory in Pennsylvania Big wins out of Pennsylvania this week! Most of our candidates advanced to the general election, and one made history in the process. Erica Deuso won her primary and is now the Democra…

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

May 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM

"We’re going to bring back religion. We’re going to bring it back strong."

Let’s be clear, this is a threat. Donald Trump says America should “forget about” the separation of church and state -- LGBTQ Nation John, Donald Trump just said the quiet part out loud: “The radical left is trying to destroy religion in America. We’re going to bring back relig…

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  LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM

kick hate off the ballot

Over 850 anti-LGBTQ bills this year! John: I’ll be quick – I know you get a LOT of emails. But this is urgent: we are two weeks away from Pride Month and essential primaries and runoffs. The clock is ticking on LGBTQ+ history. Will you make a rush donation to elect LGBTQ+ candid…

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

May 20, 2025 at 2:16 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]

May 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Daniel Hernandez keeps gaining momentum, Texas takes steps to repeal outdated sodomy ban and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Update from the Runoffs! Huge news from the runoffs in the San Antonio, TX mayor’s race: Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz Jones is earning some big endorsements! U.S. Representative Greg Cesar, former mayors Ph…

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

May 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Pride Month is a “curse” designed to “groom & sexualize” children

um ok "Anti-vax pastor says Pride Month is a “curse” designed to “groom & sexualize” children" "LGBTQ+ people get a month because “it is a campaign to groom and sexualize our children” and “their extremes leave no doubt about this.” 100% of the donations made today wil…

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

May 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Iowa joins the list (anti-marriage equality)

Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota John, A bigoted state lawmaker in Iowa has joined the chorus, introducing a resolution that urges the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell. She even went so far as to say that court rul…

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

May 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM

From the statehouses to the U.S. House

These candidates are ready to win! 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, We're so proud to support out LGBTQ+ candi…

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  THE AGENDA · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Spotlight candidate Gina Ortiz Jones enters the runoff, Clarisa Alayeto is back on the ballot and more!

The latest in LGBTQ+ Politics. LGBTQ+ Stories You Should Know About Even the Wins are Bigger in Texas On Saturday, May 3rd, LGBTQ+ Victory had several candidates in tough areas win their Texas races in a landslide! Omar Roman, running for Carrollton-Farmers Branch City Counci…

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

May 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM

state by state

We’re not powerless. John, The reality is stark: Anti-LGBTQ bigots hold power in the White House and Congress, and they’ve wasted no time unleashing a dangerous, conservative agenda that threatens our rights, our safety, and our democracy. But here’s the truth they don’t want t…

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