OUTVOTE in the news

A digital poster promoting a panel on LGBTQ+ equality in America, with a colorful background, rainbow hearts, and photos of five diverse speakers. The event is scheduled for 12 P.M. PT / 3 P.M. ET today.

Point foundation: uniting to fight for lgbtq equality in modern america

11/1/25: OutVote team members Ranen, Isaac, Jenna, and Jo speak with Point Foundation staff about fighting for LGBTQIA+ equality.

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Promotional graphic for an Instagram Live event titled "Casting the Future: What Do Young People Think about Voting?" airing on October 9th at 11:15 am ET, featuring four panelists including Marcie Alvis Walker, Dr. Jaclyn Doherty, Ranen Miao, and Marianna Pecora, with their photos, names, titles, and social media handles.
Three podcast hosts smiling, with a colorful background featuring the words 'Future Coalition Podcast' in the center.

future coalition podcast episode 1

6/18/24: Ranen speaks with the Future Coalition team about OutVote’s vision and the role of young LGBTQIA+ people in social justice activism.

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A promotional graphic with purple background on the left and a portrait of a smiling woman in a red blazer on the right. The text reads: "STAND OUT, BE LOUD: A Message to the Gaysians of America" by Jo Lew, Director of Coalitions and Outreach, OutVote. The logo of the National LGBTQ Task Force and OutVote are also visible.
A woman smiling, wearing a blue blazer and a name tag, with long wavy hair, standing next to a purple background with white and orange text about a program on Gen Zs role in reimagining equity and inclusion, organized by the National LGBTQ Task Force and OutVote.

LGBTQ+ Task force blog posts

10/30/24: OutVote team members Jo and Camille wrote articles for the LGBTQ+ Task Force about the intersections of racial justice, civic engagement, and equity & inclusion.

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springtide research institute

10/9/24: Ranen speaks with the Springtide Research Institute about the future of youth engagement in politics alongside Marcie Walker.

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Three people smiling in a podcast setting with a colorful background featuring a pattern of circles and the words "future coalition podcast" in the center.

OUt the vote video series

Isaac and Ranen were spotlighted in the “Out the Vote” online video series, featuring young LGBTQIA+ people who value voting as a tool for social change.

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Orange background with white concentric circles and text that says 'simple acts big impact,' and a subtitle 'Teen Changemakers.'

simple acts, big impact podcast

10/30/2024: Isaac and Ranen speak with Natalie about engaging young LGBTQIA+ people in the democratic process.

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An online blog post titled 'How LGBTQ+ Youth Build Collective Power: An Interview with the founders of OutVote,' featuring a photo of a group of people at a pride event, some holding a rainbow pride flag, all wearing face masks.

the magpie blog

9/27/24: Ranen and Isaac speak with the Magpie to talk about how LGBTQ+ young people build collective power in our democracy.

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Panel discussion at Netroots Nation with four speakers sitting at a table with laptops and microphones, black curtain backdrop, banner overhead displaying 'NETROOTS NATION' with a star icon.

netroots nation: Building Queer and Trans Power through LGBTQIA+ Civic Engagement

8/9/25: OutVote team members Ranen, Isaac, Jenna, and Jo speak how LGBTQIA+ communities can mobilize post-2024 to defend and protect progress within our community,

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A screenshot from a news broadcast featuring a female news anchor and a young male interviewee. The headline reads, 'OutVote’s Isaac James talks about the importance of the young LGBTQIA+ vote.' The news ticker at the bottom notes, 'Three days until US election.'

BBC

11/2/24: Isaac speaks with the BBC about OutVote’s impact and LGBTQIA+ voters with the United Kingdom’s largest media channel.

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A woman with short, curly black hair, wearing a patterned shawl, sitting in a room with a bookshelf, a lamp, and a stack of books.

interview with marcie walker

10/30/24: Ranen speaks with Marcie about OutVote’s work and how people can get involved with the 2024 election.

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