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PHOTOS: Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference

Victory Institute hold annual international gathering

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16 years ago

December 6, 2010

Amanda Simpson, on right, attends the 26th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Openly LGBT leaders in politics, government and non-profit work met for the 26th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference of the Victory Fund in Washington throughout the weekend. On Thursday the conference began with a reception with featured speakers including Victory Fund President and CEO Chuck Wolfe, incoming Victory Fund Board Chair Brandon Hernandez and D.C. City Councilman David Catania.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) speaks at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)