Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Leading in Color: Victory Institute Honors America’s LGBTQ Black Elected Officials for Black History Month
In 1991, Victory Fund endorsed its very first candidate, a dynamic African-American lesbian named Sherry Harris in Seattle, Washington.…
Victory Heads West for first Candidate & Campaign Training of 2019
To kick off the new year and coming out of the big wins in the November 2018 midterm elections,…
Really Want to End the Epidemic? Look to America’s LGBTQ Elected Officials
LGBTQ Leaders React to President Trump's HIV/AIDS #SOTU Announcement“My budget will ask Democrats and Republicans to make the need…
Rep. Daniel Hernandez: Non-discrimination laws should protect LGBTQ Arizonans, too
Arizona State Rep. Daniel Hernandez recently co-published the below op-ed voicing his continued support for LGBTQ Arizonians.AZ lawmakers: Non-discrimination…
Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt Spearheads Effort to Ban Conversion Therapy
In 2018, Megan Hunt made history becoming first openly LGBTQ woman ever elected to the Nebraska Legislature. As a…
Meet Manuel Siccha: Peru’s newest LGBTQ Elected Official
A rainbow wave is happening in the United States, as more LGBTQ candidates are running for office than ever…
Victory Institute Hails Queerest Congress in History
Three days into 2019, Victory Institute took a “Victory Lap” to celebrate the opening day of the 116th Congress.…
Perception prevents progress for Albanian LGBTI Leadership
"81% of LGBTI Albanians think that their needs would be better represented by an LGBTI elected official."The LGBTQ Victory…
A Conversation with Canadian MP, Randy Boissonnault
Every year, Victory Institute holds a conference once a year for LGBTQ Leaders from around the world. The 2018…
LGBTQ Brazilian Congressman Jean Wyllys Resigns and Flees Country After Increasing Death Threats
Photo: Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty ImagesBrazilian Congressman Jean Wyllys – who became the first openly LGBTQ person to serve in the National…
Historic Number of Out Legislators Elected to Leadership Positions in Statehouses Across the United States
LGBTQ political representation in America took a gigantic leap forward after 2018’s Rainbow Wave, increasing the number of openly…
Pete Buttigieg to Step Down as Mayor of South Bend Next Year
This morning, the South Bend Tribune announced that Pete Buttigieg will not be seeking a third term as Mayor of South…
