Sarah McBride (1990 - )
American longtime political and trans activist;
first openly transgender member of the United States Congress (1925).
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Maria Ressa (1963- ) Filipino-American journalist and professor, jailed for opposing the Philippine dictatorship. Co-recipient of the 202...
She's very brave.
ReplyDeleteAnd she's very civil. I would have brought a bazooka to work and blown away those MAGAts.
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Over the years I've had my struggles with gender dysphoria and for a variety of reasons have decided to remain as I am, but I nonetheless have great admiration for somebody who does decide to transition, and then to transition and run for public office, well, my admiration for Ms. McBride knows no bounds.
ReplyDelete@ Kirk -- I think it's one of the most profound journeys anyone can make, as well as being a deeply spiritual journey, not in the sense of religion, but in the sense of the human spirit.
DeleteSending up a plea to the Goddess for her continued safety. I love how she handles the haters. What strength.
ReplyDeleteSo JK Rowling won't be one of your featured beautiful women? ;)
ReplyDelete@ LL Cool Joe -- No, she will not.
DeleteGood. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that she won't let the focus shift strictly her her being trans and that she keeps it all about her constituents. We need more of that in Congress!
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