Sesión: Presentación de Agenda de Lima 📢@andtrelun.bsky.social @victoryinstitute.bsky.social Tras 10 años de camino, celebramos un récord histórico de personas disidentes en cargos públicos.🌈Sin embargo, el contexto actual exige más estrategia y articulación frente a la violencia y polarización.

📘 #LiderazgosLGBTI ¡Acompáñanos a la presentación de “La democracia exige igualdad”! 🗳️ 🗓️ 14 ago, 17 h 📍 Cámara de Diputaciones (Salón Legisladores) 🎁 Habrá sorpresas 🎤 Junto al Dip. Jaime López Vela, @yaajmexico.bsky.social, @victoryinstitute.bsky.social & Caribe Afirmativo. bit.ly/registro-inf...

I had the pleasure of taking part in @victoryinstitute.bsky.social’s LGBTQ+ Public Leadership Summit. In spite of the political climate nationally and the local context why we held a special election, I knew how important it was to have openly queer representation on the ballot. (1/2)

📣 #LiderazgosLGBTI+ 🏛️ Desde el Observatorio de Participación Política LGBTIQ+ presentamos en el informe 📘 “La democracia exige igualdad”, el primer estudio regional de esta magnitud en la Cámara de Diputaciones. #Elecciones2024 #TuHuellaDejaHuella #VotoXLaIgualdad

In the @victoryinstitute.bsky.social's "Out for America 2025" report, we see how the 2025 class of LGBTQ+ elected officials makes history, breaks lavender ceilings, and fortifies the rainbow wave. ⬇️ Read the report findings. victoryinstitute.org/out-for-amer...

Congratulations to Columbus City Council President @shannonhardin.bsky.social on being named to the 2025 LGBTQ+ Political Power List by @victoryinstitute.bsky.social. Shannon’s leadership makes Ohio stronger, prouder, and more representative. We’re lucky to have him in this fight. 🌈

Had a great time this weekend at Capital Pride and World Pride in DC. I’ve been going to Capital Pride for years, but this was my first World Pride—and my first time marching in the parade with @victoryinstitute.bsky.social. (I was endorsed by @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social in 2023).

We also must acknowledge the long road ahead as we seek equitable representation in government positions.

“Being an out LGBTQ+ elected official in this climate takes a big toll on one’s mental health," says Victory Institute's Evan Low. @victoryinstitute.bsky.social

Had an amazing learning experience on the political world as an LGBTQ+ individual. Was with other political leaders and candidates. Thanks to @victoryinstitute.bsky.social The future of representative government starts now with community members stepping forward and running for office.

🏳️‍🌈✨ We’re hitting the streets for WorldPride and you’re invited! Join LGBTQ+ Victory Institute as we MARCH in the WorldPride Parade this Saturday, June 8 at 1PM! 💃🏽🌈 secure.everyaction.com/yUj8Q8zfW0CV...

📰 BREAKING NEWS: Thanks to the leadership of out State Rep. Venton Jones - one of the first Black LGBTQ+ members of the Texas House - lawmakers have taken the first steps to repeal the state’s outdated ban on “homosexual conduct.” www.statesman.com/story/news/p...

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a spotlight on Evan Low, the 1st Asian American President & CEO of @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social / @victoryinstitute.bsky.social. Read it: www.outsmartmagazine.com/2025/05/evan... #AAPIHeritageMonth #LGBTQLeadership #AANHPI #RepresentationMatters

In Utah, where out LGBTQ+ elected officials remain far too rare, visibility isn’t just symbolic — it’s essential.

LGBTQ+ Americans are building political power at every level of government. Excited to join other policy leaders & the @victoryinstitute.bsky.social in Houston to learn how we build this momentum in Kentucky! 🏳️‍🌈🙌

"Colorado is for everyone, no matter who you are or who you love". HUGE news from Colorado, where LGBTQ+ Governor Jared Polis has signed legislation repealing the state's marriage ban following a passed ballot initiative. 🎉🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 kdvr.com/news/politic...

Signup deadline for @victoryinstitute.bsky.social candidate and campaign training has been extended to Sunday, April 6 @ 11:59pm, so for those interested, there is still time. The session held in LA also has a extra days for trans and gender-expansive candidates with @transequality.bsky.social

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨 Applications for LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s Candidate & Campaign Training are due TOMORROW! If you’re ready to run for office—or help LGBTQ+ candidates win—this is your sign to apply NOW. 🏳️‍🌈💪 victoryinstitute.org/trainings/ca...

I’ve heard from some folks that they feel like they just “don’t get” people who are transgender and don’t understand their experience. I hear you. The bottom line is that you don’t have to understand everything about a person to still believe they are entitled to respect and basic human dignity.

I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. I wish that they would spend even a fraction of the time that they spend thinking about me, thinking about how to lower costs for American families.

Back with another banger from McBride

"Thank you, Madam Chair." That was Congresswoman Sarah McBride’s swift and dignified response when a male representative misgendered her during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe hearing.

🏳️‍🌈🏛️ We were thrilled to welcome an incredible group of LGBTQ+ state and local lawmakers to our office during the National League of Cities conference! 🌟 Connecting, networking, and strengthening the pipeline of LGBTQ+ leadership—this is how we build power.

This is one of those moments in history that one day people will look back on and ask, what did you do to stop the authoritarian takeover? In Vermont, we march, we protest, we rally. We say NO to fascism.

WATCH: Montana State Representatives @zoandbehold.bsky.social and @sjhowell.bsky.social (both members of the Victory Institute family) just proved the power of LGBTQ+ leadership in action. 🏳️‍⚧️💜 www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/thes...

After I was sworn in Jan. 10, 2018 as the first out-and-seated trans state legislator in the country, there were 1-2 dozen out trans local elected officials and me. That was it. That’s not the case now, as you can see on the @victoryinstitute.bsky.social’s “Our for America” map: outforamerica.org

Reporter-turned legislator here. 👋 We had national conversations years ago about how national media writing about trans issues needs to include trans voices because it’s essential to journalism to actually cite people with lived experience in your stories. Yet there have been no lessons learned. 🧵

“When we’re at the table, making decisions, we can change hearts and minds to advance equality for all.” – Evan Low, President & CEO 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ www.metroweekly.com/2025/03/excl...

🚨 Big news! I’m beyond excited to welcome Evan Low as the new President & CEO of @victoryinstitute.bsky.social & @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social! 🌈 At a time when govts across the U.S. & world are trying to erase us, our work has never been more urgent. I’m proud to be working with Evan and our team.

So excited that Evan Low is joining the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund & LGBTQ+ Victory Institute team. We can’t wait to empower, educate, and elect more LGBTQ+ voices to every level of government. Learn more: victoryinstitute.org/meetevan/

I will never EVER be party to bullying our kids. I’ll keep standing up to those who try to make them political targets. That was true yesterday, is true now, and will be true tomorrow. FULL STOP.

We’re talking about potentially losing all of the rights that we’ve worked so hard to win over the course of the last century – all being rolled back all at once. Seems to me that’s something we should be talking about. michiganadvance.com/2025/02/26/w...

🔥 When they cut our funding, they cut our future. 🔥 In a recent interview with the Washington Blade, our Executive Director, Elliot Imse, sounded the alarm: “It’s going to be an uphill battle, there’s no doubt about that.” www.washingtonblade.com/2025/02/14/v...

🚨 Apply by Wednesday, March 26, 2025, for priority consideration to our 2025 Candidate & Campaign Training! 🚨 📍 Houston: May 15–18, 2025 📍 Los Angeles: September 4–7, 2025 📍 Washington, DC: October 17–18, 2025 Your journey to elected office starts here. victoryinstitute.org/trainings/ca...

Here’s the video of the Senate and House presser outside USAID today. Folks have wanted Dems to fight - well here we go! Please watch, share and keep working hard all..... www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/senate-and...

If you're in line to show USAID support, stay in line!

Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

....... Deep sigh......... 🚨 BREAKING: Trump & Musk Shut Down USAID 🚨 Trump and Musk just shut down USAID, locking staff out and cutting off funding to critical programs—including those serving LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. apnews.com/article/trum...

“Senator Danica Roem, Virginia’s only openly trans member of the General Assembly, told Radio IQ her office was looking into ways to help those impacted. “‘We are going to not give up. We are going to fight like hell every step of the way.’” @bradkutner.bsky.social www.wvtf.org/news/2025-01...

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is right: don't become memorized by every terrible thing - but turn that shock into action.

Against presidents and hateful bills alike.

🚨 LGBTQ+ leaders around the world are in danger. And our programs to support them have been shut down. Thanks to a Trump Executive Order, the State Department and USAID suspended nearly all foreign assistance grants, including two grants that fund LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s global work.

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I met with LGBTQI+ advocates. We will stand firm against any attempt to take away our rights and freedoms during the Trump Administration!

President Joe Biden is leaving office as the most pro-LGBTQ+ president in history, surpassing even former President Barack Obama, the man he served as vice president.

Will we see you at #WeAreCreatingChange in Las Vegas this month? Come check out our session Time2Run: LGBTQ+ Candidacy & Campaigns on Saturday, January 25, 2025! Get mad. Get trained. Get elected! #lgbt #lgbtq #political #politics #pride #lasvegas #creatingchange

1. At an announcement from the Governor of Iowa and Senator Kauth over a new trans bathroom ban, proponents of the bill held an overtly religious announcement, going as far as to say separation of church and state pisses them off. Subscribe to support our journalism. The latest from Mira Lazine.

Folks - it's a free event. We want to see you there #Pennsylvania!

“Today, I took a renewed oath to serve my community with courage, conviction, and love. I made a promise to the person who has stood beside me through every step of this journey,” Rep. Venton Jones said.

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