Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Victory Empowerment Fellows aim to make history
Two former Victory Empowerment Fellows are working hard to make history in Minneapolis. Andrea Jenkins and Phillipe Cunningham are…
LGBTI Student Activist Seeks Spot in University Student Union
All India Students Association candidate Asmita Sarkar made history at Jadavpur University, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She was…
Florida introduces LGBTQ non-discrimination bill
On February 2, the Florida legislature introduced a comprehensive non-discrimination bill protecting LGBTQ people in from discrimination in employment,…
LGBTI political training launches in South Africa
Victory Institute and Triangle Project held a training with 24 South African LGBTI leaders in Cape Town for the…
Indian Youth Party calls for affirmative action for trans people
On February 3, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) adopted a special resolution demanding more jobs and educational…
Victory Institute research finds LGBTI Hondurans want safety, political power
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute presented a study on LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex) political participation in Honduras, on February …
Georgia introduces its first LGBTQ non-discrimination bill after increased LGBTQ representation
For the first time in Georgia’s history, the state legislature has introduced a comprehensive bill that would protect LGBTQ…
Diane Rodríguez elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador
Diane Rodriguez, a transwoman from Ecuador was elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador Sunday. A psychology graduate from…
Launch of research on political participation of LGBTI persons in Honduras
Caribe Affirmativo, National Democratic Institution, Somos CDC and Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute are launching the Researching on Political Participation…
Personnel Is Policy: An Interview with Alex Wagner
President Barack Obama appointed over 300 LGBTQ people to positions throughout his administration during his time in office –…
Midushi Pandey: Mr. President, I’m not going anywhere
I’ll be frank: when I first accepted the Victory Fellowship last April, the image I had of the 45th…
Elvin Garcia: A New Bronx Tale for a New Era of Politics
Victory Institute Candidate & Campaign Training alum Elvin Garcia writes about the need for a new style of leadership. I…
