New LGBTQ Gallup Data Reveals Enormous Gaps in LGBTQ Political Representation; LGBTQ People Hold Just 0.2% of Elected Positions
We need to elect over 35,000 more LGBTQ people for equitable representation.
Politics
Anti-‘woke’ Bills Could Affect LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Training for Eldercare, Advocates Worry
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As states consider bills restricting discussions on diversity in schools, Florida and Tennessee both have bills that may have effects far beyond the classroom.
Did Biden Uphold His Promises to LGBTQ+ Americans in His First Year?
One year into his presidency, Biden has fulfilled many of those promises but has fallen short on others. We broke down Biden’s LGBTQ+ platform...
Biden Administration Releases New Transgender Federal Prison Policy
The Biden administration has restored guidelines requiring federal prisons to consider the safety of transgender people when deciding where to house them, a policy...
Together, Tennessee Thrives: Hitting the Road with Dr. Jason Martin
Dr. Martin is a critical care physician who’s been working on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sumner county. It’s his training...
LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses 52 More LGBTQ Candidates
Washington, DC – Today LGBTQ Victory Fund – the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ leaders to public office – endorsed 53 more LGBTQ...
The Future is Ours
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With each election comes more LGBTQ+ elected officials who are publicly out. The Victory Institute is the only national organization dedicated to elevating openly...
LGBTQ+ People of Color are at Risk from Rising Voter Restrictions as Federal Protections Falter in the Senate, Advocates Say
Groups are paying attention as more states introduce voting restrictions that could disproportionately harm LGBTQ+ people of color and those with disabilities.
Call To Action: New Year, New Attacks
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The Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes on January 11 after a year of attacks on LGBTQ people (particularly trans youth), reproductive freedom, COVID-19 mandates, and...
Liliana Bakhtiari Wins Runoff for Atlanta City Council; First LGBTQ Muslim Elected in GA; Only Non-Binary Councilmember of Major U.S. City
Liliana Bakhtiari (District 5) won her runoff election for the Atlanta City Council, becoming the first out LGBTQ Muslim elected in the state of Georgia...