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Read the latest news about Victory Fund, a major LGBT nonprofit organization helmed by Chuck Wolfe. Victory Fund works to train and elect LGBT politicians across the United States, and it has succeeded in establishing at least one representative in every state. Learn more about its work to elect Houston's lesbian mayor Annise Parker, the first out U.S. senator, Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, and the election of LGBT members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Victory Fund not only provides funds for political campaigns, it advises candidates on how to win.

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Joe Biden to receive top honor at LGBTQ+ leadership conference for his contributions to equality

He will receive the award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ elected leaders held in Washington, D.C. annually.

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‘Gayest’ Congressman Robert Garcia & Maine Gov. Janet Mills target Trump at LGBTQ+ leadership conference

Meet the 10 Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Members of the 116th Congress

The rainbow wave has arrived.

What's Wrong With Exxon?

In 2012, and again in 2013, HRC gave Exxon Mobil a negative 25 out of 100 possible points on its annual Corporate Equality Index. Here's why.

Meet the People Making 2017 the Year of the Trans Candidate

Progressive transgender politicians are seeking office all over the nation, from New York to Virginia to Minnesota to California.

Karine Jean-Pierre to lead discussion with LGBTQ+ women attorneys general on holding Trump at bay

“Their work to defend civil rights and protect vulnerable communities shows what it means to lead boldly in the face of federal attacks,” the former White House Press Secretary told The Advocate.

Joe Biden to receive top honor at LGBTQ+ leadership conference for his contributions to equality

He will receive the award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ elected leaders held in Washington, D.C. annually.

Sarah McBride and Wes Moore lead call for resistance

The prominent Democrats called for solidarity, courage, and unapologetic representation in rousing speeches.

Pete Buttigieg will be inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC (exclusive)

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

Number of Black LGBTQ+ Elected Leaders Surges in America: Report

Representation matters, and new data suggests that Black queer and trans elected officials are being voted into office in record numbers.

LGBTQ+ People Are Running for School Board Seats in Historic Numbers

The number of out LGBTQ+ people running for school board seats has doubled since 2018.

All 50 States Have Seen LGBTQ+ Candidates in 2022, Says Advocacy Group

It's a landmark year with record numbers and diversity of LGBTQ+ candidates.

Out LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Jump to Record Level in Past Year

There are at least 1,043 out LGBTQ+ people in elected office around the nation, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.

LGBTQ+ History in the Making With Record Number of Out Candidates

A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.

9 LGBTQ+ Candidates Who Did Us Proud During Pride Month

These politicians who won historic races gave us reason to celebrate.

Electing Out People Is Our Best Defense to the War Against Queer Youth

Queer and trans kids are under attack in every corner of our country. Without having a seat at the political table, the onslaught will continue.

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Victory Fund

The rainbow wave has arrived.

In 2012, and again in 2013, HRC gave Exxon Mobil a negative 25 out of 100 possible points on its annual Corporate Equality Index. Here's why.

Progressive transgender politicians are seeking office all over the nation, from New York to Virginia to Minnesota to California.

“Their work to defend civil rights and protect vulnerable communities shows what it means to lead boldly in the face of federal attacks,” the former White House Press Secretary told The Advocate.

He will receive the award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute's International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference, the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ elected leaders held in Washington, D.C. annually.

The prominent Democrats called for solidarity, courage, and unapologetic representation in rousing speeches.

The out gay official will join other notables in LGBTQ+ political history.

Representation matters, and new data suggests that Black queer and trans elected officials are being voted into office in record numbers.

The number of out LGBTQ+ people running for school board seats has doubled since 2018.

It's a landmark year with record numbers and diversity of LGBTQ+ candidates.

There are at least 1,043 out LGBTQ+ people in elected office around the nation, up 5.8 percent from a year ago.

A total of 1,008 out candidates are seeking political office this year, exceeding 2020's record.

These politicians who won historic races gave us reason to celebrate.

Queer and trans kids are under attack in every corner of our country. Without having a seat at the political table, the onslaught will continue.