Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality around the globe.
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…
Corruption Scandal hits the Western Hemisphere
Last Monday, a dozen officials and politicians from the Dominican Republic were arrested on suspicion of involvement with a…
Anti-LGBTQ activists push discriminatory Washington initiative
Washington could join the list of states that police the use of bathrooms and public accommodations if a ballot initiative passes this…
Leo Varadkar to become Ireland’s first LGBTQ prime minister
Leo Varadkar will become Ireland's first openly LGBTQ prime minister -- and just the fourth openly LGBTQ person to…