This week we hung out with Janelle Perez (@janelleperezfl.bsky.social), Executive Director of LPAC (@teamlpac.bsky.social)— the only US organization dedicated to getting LGBTQ+ women & nonbinary leaders elected. 🎧 Tune in to hear Janelle’s incredible story & learn what it takes to run for office

10 years ago, the Supreme Court guaranteed marriage equality nationwide, opening the door for couples across the country like LPAC ED @janelleperezfl.bsky.social and her wife Monica (pictured here) to celebrate their love. #WeWontGoBack #LoveWins10 #FamiliesBelong #Obergefell10

They told me not to talk politics at dinner. So I wrote an op-ed instead. Queer, Cuban, and very much not quiet—check out my story in @advocate.com: Don't become the person your abuela warned you about! www.advocate.com/voices/cuban...

"LPAC is devastated SCOTUS turned away from experts like the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social & hard data on health care for trans youth, and instead succumbed to political pressure," - LPAC's ED @janelleperezfl.bsky.social in @washblade.bsky.social www.washingtonblade.com/2025/06/18/s...

Elon dragged Trump. Kanye chimed in. The Patriarchy Panic Room is getting loud. This is why we don’t let men group-project the country. Elect women. Support @teamlpac.bsky.social, contribute TODAY. secure.actblue.com/donate/lpac

Today, LPAC announced our endorsement of @angiecraigmn.bsky.social for Senate and 7 candidates running for local office! “This is a monumental moment for our movement,” said @janelleperezfl.bsky.social, Executive Director of LPAC. Read our full release: www.teamlpac.com/the-latest/l...

“The majority of Americans believe LGBTQ+ people should be treated fairly. The Equality Act would simply codify those protections into law, ensuring we can live without fearing discrimination based on who we are or who we love.” - @janelleperezfl.bsky.social www.teamlpac.com/the-latest/l...

We honor #LesbianVisibilityWeek by shining a light on out and proud lesbians making a difference in politics. Stay tuned for special content from @erinmayequade.bsky.social, @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, @charlotteclymer.bsky.social, LPAC ED @janelleperezfl.bsky.social, and more!

Trump after a school shooting: protect the guns.

1/ I was born and raised in Miami by Cuban parents who fled a dictatorship. Like every Cuban kid here, I grew up hearing stories—at school, family parties, or from the viejito at La Carreta—about how awful things were before they left.

LPAC is proud to be the first major LGBTQ+ org to endorse @janellekellman.com for Lt Gov of California! “She puts leadership into practice, advocating for those who face multiple forms of discrimination,” said LPAC ED @janelleperezfl.bsky.social. www.ebar.com/story/153699

LPAC's @janelleperezfl.bsky.social: "@gavinnewsom.bsky.social chose to throw the trans community under the bus in an effort to win party crossover votes. LPAC will remember this blistering attack against our own." teamlpac.squarespace.com/the-latest/l...

As a cancer survivor and mom, I’ll tell you that honorary secret service titles don’t cure cancer, research does. Stop gaslighting us!

Finally gave in and joined Bluesky! Just what I needed—another social media platform to pretend I’ll take a break from while mindlessly doom scrolling.