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Sex And Gender Diversity Is Growing Across The Us, Georgiann Davis
Sex And Gender Diversity Is Growing Across The Us, Georgiann Davis
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Christine Hallquist, a transgender woman from Vermont, in 2018 made history as the first openly trans person to ever win the nomination of a major political party for governor. Sex and gender diverse people were once only able to be their authentic selves in gay and lesbian spaces. Today, from Danica Roem in Virginia to Betsy Driver in New Jersey to Hallquist in Vermont, they are running and winning major political posts throughout the United States.