Press Release: Hilltop and National Federation of Stonewall Democrats Launch New Advocacy Partnership Amid Rising Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2025. Hilltop today announced a new partnership with the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats to empower LGBTQ+ voices in Congress at a time of escalating legislative threats. The collaboration brings Hilltop’s CivIQ platform to the fight for equality. CivIQ generates unique constituent messages, routes them directly into congressional CRMs, and delivers real-time sentiment data to organizers.
Stonewall Democrats, representing LGBTQ+ Democrats and allies nationwide, have been sounding the alarm about provisions in FY2026 appropriations bills that target LGBTQ+ communities, including efforts to restrict gender affirming care and erase LGBTQ+ visibility. Through this partnership, Stonewall will launch campaigns that mobilize members to contact their lawmakers, ensuring every message is personal and impactful.
“Our community is facing some of the most aggressive attacks we have seen in years, and we cannot afford to let our voices be drowned out,” said Jeremy J. Comeau, President of the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats. “This partnership with Hilltop gives us the ability to mobilize quickly and strategically, while also showing lawmakers exactly how their constituents feel. It is about power, it is about visibility, and it is about making sure LGBTQ+ people are not forgotten during these negotiations.”
“We’re delighted to have spun up such an impactful tech platform for the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats in just a few short hours,” said Aubrey Cox Ottenstein, CEO of Hilltop. “At a moment when their voice is urgently needed to shape policy, we’re proud to provide the tools that empower them to engage, mobilize, and drive change.”
Hilltop’s CivIQ platform has already powered more than 60,000 constituents nationwide to send messages to Congress. By combining this technology with Stonewall’s organizing power, the partnership gives LGBTQ+ advocates a sharper edge in legislative battles.
The partnership will debut with a national campaign during the ongoing government shutdown to remind legislators that LGBTQ+ rights are not to be forgotten during negotiations to reopen the government.
About Hilltop
Hilltop is an advocacy technology company that helps organizations, campaigns, and causes connect constituents with their lawmakers. Its CivIQ platform ensures every message is unique, delivers directly into congressional CRMs, and provides organizations with real-time data insights.
About the National Federation of Stonewall Democrats
The National Federation of Stonewall Democrats is the national voice for LGBTQ+ Democrats and allies. The organization advances equality and defends civil rights through grassroots organizing, advocacy, and coalition building.
