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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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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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2 days ago

July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)