Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality around the globe.
Onslaught of anti-trans legislation highlights urgent need for transgender lawmakers
As of this March, 82 pieces of anti-transgender legislation have been introduced at the state level in 2021. Already surpassing the 2020 total…
What we can all learn from Indigenous trans Peruvian congressional candidate Gahela Cari
On a Friday morning in February, Gahela Cari, only the second out transgender woman to run for Congress in…
The fight for LGBTQ representation inside Mexico’s political parties
This past February, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, the Progressive Social Network (RSP) announced their candidate for governor,…
Black History Month: 10 Black Queer Trailblazers You Should Know
Every February, Black History Month serves as a reminder to pay homage to Black politicians, activists, artists and more…
Meet the 2020 Victory Congressional Interns!
In 2020, Victory Institute expanded the Victory Congressional Internship from a Summer-only internship program to a year-round program that…
Meet the Spring 2021 Victory Congressional Interns
Four outstanding LGBTQ undergraduates have been selected nationwide for this Spring's Victory Congressional Internship.The Victory Congressional Internsh…
VOTE NOW: 2020 Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award
The LGBTQ Victory Institute Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award is given annually to an up-and-coming state or local LGBTQ elected…
Q&A: Meet Argentina Congressman Maximiliano Ferraro
After two terms as legislator in Buenos Aires, Maximiliano Ferrara was elected to the National Congress of Argentina. Victory…
Meet the Fall 2020 Victory Congressional Interns
Four outstanding LGBTQ undergraduates have been selected nationwide for this Fall’s Victory Congressional Internship.The Victory Congressional Internship (VCI)…
My Virtual Candidate and Campaign Training Experience
Guest post by July Virtual Candidate & Campaign Training Attendee: Jer Adrianne Lelliott (she/they)I came to the Victory Institute…
Former El Salvador Trainee Aleja Menjívar Becomes Formal Central American Parliament Candidate
Elections for El Salvador’s representatives of the Central American Parliament, or PARLACEN, will take place February of next year.…
Meet the Dominican Republic Class of 2020
Meet the 32 outstanding LGBTIQ leaders selected for this year’s LGBTI political leadership training in the Dominican Republic. These…
