Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Mayor Annise Parker State of Victory 2023
Look at all the amazing, powerful and trailblazing LGBTQ+ leaders in this room!Elected officials, appointed officials, program alumni, executive…
Our LGBTQI+ Leadership Training in Medellín, Colombia!
In 2023, we are seeing a historic precedent being set for LGBTQI+ political participation in Colombia’s territorial elections, in…
Victory In Detroit: Our 2023 Midwest Candidate & Campaign Training
This was our last Candidate & Campaign Training for 2023! Registration is LIVE for our 2024 trainings - learn…
Dave Upthegrove: 25 Years Since Coming Out
I came out of the closet the year I first ran for office. At the time, my then-mentor told…
Victory Institute names Oliver Williams as the 2023-2024 Victory Congressional Fellow
Oliver Williams is the newest Victory Congressional Fellow named by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.This competitive 10-month fellowship brings one outstanding…
Laphonza Butler to be 1st Out LGBTQ+ Black U.S. Senator!
Today LGBTQ+ Victory Institute celebrated Laphonza Butler’s appointment to be the next U.S. senator from California – the first…
Victory In North Macedonia: Summer School for LGBTQI+ Political Participation and Social Change
Though the summer season is coming to a close, Victory Institute's global team has been staying busy, kicking off…
Take Me To Texas – Devon Whitsel
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Gaze, Place, and Space: Finding Queer Joy on the Hill – Sueli Gwiazdowski
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
The Legacy of Christopher Hoven – Veronica Penales
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Kentucky: Just Kentucky – Zach Owen
Oftentimes, living in Washington, DC feels intimidating as a kid from Kentucky. Whenever I introduce myself to a group…
To Time and Hard Goodbyes – Brooke Zanon
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…