Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Study examines why women are less likely to run for office
Above: Rep. Park Cannon is one of the youngest state lawmakers in Georgia history.A recent study by POLITICO, American…
Future LGBTIQ candidates meet political party officials in India
Earlier this month, participants from Victory Institute and Solidarity Foundation’s LGBTIQ Political Leadership Academy organized a Civil Society Forum…
Congressional LGBT Caucus denounces amendment to end trans medical care in military
UPDATE 07/13/17 at 6:00 p.m. EST: The anti-transgender amendment was defeated in a 214-209 vote. The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus…
Victory Congressional Fellow becomes only openly trans person working on Capitol Hill
Brandon Studler, the 2017-18 David Bohnett Victory Congressional Fellow, began his yearlong fellowship on Capitol Hill today. Brandon is…
Germany becomes 23rd country to allow same-sex marriage
On June 29, the German Parliament voted to legalize same-sex marriage. Previously, Germany was the largest country in Western Europe…
Victory Institute names Brandon Studler as Victory Congressional Fellow
Victory Institute has named Brandon Studler the 2017-18 David Bohnett Victory Congressional Fellow.This competitive fellowship brings one outstanding young…
Victory Institute showcases campaign training in Ottawa
Earlier this month, Victory Institute’s Director of Domestic Programs, Sheila E. Isong attended The Canadian Centre for Gender +…
LGBTQI elected officials meet to advance equality worldwide
LGBTQI elected officials from 20 countries and six continents will gather on June 29 in Madrid to discuss ways to support…
Sen. Tammy Baldwin speaks out against healthcare bill
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin took to the floor of the U.S. Senate last night to criticize the secrecy…
Serbian president nominates first openly lesbian prime minister
Last week, Serbia's president nominated Ana Brnabic as Prime Minister. If she is approved by parliament, she will become…
Hundreds of LGBTQ officials participate in Equality March
Last weekend, thousands of people across the country and the globe participated in the Equality March, with hundreds of…
One year later, we remember Pulse victims
One-year ago today, our community was targeted in the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Forty-nine people lost…
