Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Dave Upthegrove: 25 Years Since Coming Out
I came out of the closet the year I first ran for office. At the time, my then-mentor told…
Victory Institute names Oliver Williams as the 2023-2024 Victory Congressional Fellow
Oliver Williams is the newest Victory Congressional Fellow named by LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.This competitive 10-month fellowship brings one outstanding…
Laphonza Butler to be 1st Out LGBTQ+ Black U.S. Senator!
Today LGBTQ+ Victory Institute celebrated Laphonza Butler’s appointment to be the next U.S. senator from California – the first…
Victory In North Macedonia: Summer School for LGBTQI+ Political Participation and Social Change
Though the summer season is coming to a close, Victory Institute's global team has been staying busy, kicking off…
Take Me To Texas – Devon Whitsel
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Gaze, Place, and Space: Finding Queer Joy on the Hill – Sueli Gwiazdowski
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
The Legacy of Christopher Hoven – Veronica Penales
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Kentucky: Just Kentucky – Zach Owen
Oftentimes, living in Washington, DC feels intimidating as a kid from Kentucky. Whenever I introduce myself to a group…
To Time and Hard Goodbyes – Brooke Zanon
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Leading Out Loud: Honoring LGBTQ+ Trailblazers and Advancing Equality – Zach Koung
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
One with the Ocean – Taking Up Space as a Queer Woman on Capitol Hill – Hope Hjemeland
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
Finding My Home on the Hill – Lauren Schenk
OUT ON THE HILL is the official blog of the Victory Congressional Interns. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those…
