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In 1992, this woman became the first trans person elected to a state legislature
When the local newspaper outed her as trans, it brought an abrupt end to her political career.
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Trans politicians didn’t fare as well as 2017, but still gained key victories
The results on Question 3 in Massachusetts is a greater victory than any single candidate’s win.
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Four reasons why transgender people are running for office in record numbers
The 2018 midterms have more transgender people running for office than ever before. But why? And why now?
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These four transgender political candidates want to shake up the status quo
There are four potential transgender state legislators eying seats. We asked each of them how being transgender affects their run.
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School board in transgender delegate Danica Roem’s district adds LGBT student protections
Roem tweeted she was proud of the board for “unanimously voting to include gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination policy, so every student and faculty member knows they’re welcomed.”
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Are these recent wins the beginning of a Blue Wave for 2018?
It’s beginning to look like Democrats could capture the majority in both the House and Senate in 2018.
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There are a record number of transgender candidates running in 2018 & that’s good for America
While one transgender candidate in California has dropped out, two more are running for New York State Assembly.
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Virginia state legislator insists he should be able to discriminate against LGBT people legally
Delegate David LaRock’s Republican colleagues killed four bills last week that would have outlawed discrimination against LGBT people.
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Oprah for president? Chelsea Manning for Senate? We can & we must do better.
As the Trump administration has shown time and again, popularity but a lack relevant experience is not a winning combination for a good leader.
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Trans military members are LGBTQ Nation’s Newsmakers of the Year
Ever since the 2016 “bathroom bills,” transgender folk have had a spotlight role in the struggle for equality.