Research

Victory Institute's research explores the impact of LGBTQ+ political leaders on advancing equality.

  • OutDiplomacy: Reflections on LGBTQ Service in the Diplomatic Bureaucracy

    OutDiplomacy examines the impact of President Obama's appointment of six openly gay ambassadors and one special envoy – leading to unprecedented visibility of …

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ State Lawmakers Influence Marriage Equality Laws

    The third brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact LGB representatives had on influencing straight lawmaker colleagues to vote in favor of…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Stop Anti-Equality Bills in the States

    The second brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the impact openly LGBTQ state legislators have on thwarting anti-equality legislation opponents p…

  • More Than Represent: LGBTQ Elected Officials Drive Equality in the States

    The first brief in the “More Than Represent” series examines the relationship between the current level of LGBTQ equality in the states and the number of openl…

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