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- Former President Joe Biden will receive the Chris Abele Impact Award at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute’s 41st International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
- The award honors Biden's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, including appointing LGBTQ+ officials and restoring transgender protections.
- The conference drew over 700 LGBTQ+ leaders, reflecting rising political engagement despite harassment and threats.
- Victory Institute President Evan Low stressed the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in government.