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Democrat Sarah McBride is expected to make history next week as the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress.

Archive link: https://archive.ph/bbJhp

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[–] ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

Maybe now national news outlets can finally interview a trans person for their pieces about whether trans people should exist. As it stands, it’s easier to get on cable news or an interview in The NY Times if you’re a white supremacist or even some old fuck in a swing state diner.

[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

On behalf of MAGA, I DEMAND that she stop being trans!

Also, don't tread on me and stuff.

[–] MCasq_qsaCJ_234@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Brace yourselves for there will most likely be profanity on C-SPAN in the future, and you know where that profanity will come from.

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Profanity? In terms of four-letter words, I doubt it. But I could absolutely see a conservative house making political hay by deadnaming her and refusing to use her correct pronouns on the House floor.

[–] AlligatorBlizzard@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

C-SPAN implemented a three second delay in 2016 Sadly we'll never hear an f bomb on there again.

[–] verdantbanana@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 weeks ago

I have to say… in this climate, all those in that second link have real guts to stand and be listed to serve the public that may literally turn around and stab them in the back.

You are better people than me.

[–] ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world -3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Can we talk about the "McBride" part?
Was it like:
Him: "Hey honey , what was your last name?"
Her: "Dude, we went over this , I'm an orphane , I don't know"
Him: "But this form requires me to fill in your maiden name"
Her: "How about wifey McWifeFace"?
Him: "No that's too silly"
...

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world -4 points 2 weeks ago

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