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Trans Lawmaker Storms Out of Chamber After Being Called ‘Sir’ by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears

Mar 1, 2024

In a tense moment during a Virginia Senate session, Senator Danica Roem, the first transgender person to serve in the state legislature, stormed out of the chamber after being referred to as “sir” by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. The incident occurred on Monday, Feb. 26 when Roem, a Democrat, questioned Lt. Gov. Sears about the…
In Vermont, A Bill Prohibiting Race-Based Hair Discrimination Gets Backing Of State House

Feb 26, 2024

The Vermont House has taken a significant step towards combating racial discrimination by overwhelmingly supporting a bill aimed at prohibiting discrimination based on hair types, textures, and styles. Representative Saudia LaMont emphasized the need for such legislation, citing instances where Black students, especially young females, have faced reprimands from school authorities for their hairstyles. LaMont…

Trans Lawmaker Storms Out of Chamber After Being Called ‘Sir’ by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears