I’m always so genuinely encouraged to see someone from our community rise into a public role to enact policies, address injustices and introduce empathy into politics. Especially now. In this moment in history. When so many of us are unseen and uncared for. When we are targeted by policies for simply surviving prejudice and choosing to live authentically. May this be the beginning of a pebble - one of many - hitting the murky waters of politics, whose ripples will turn to waves of equality and equity.
The people of the 37th District have seen through all the political bullshit and fearmongering about transgender people—and they chose Jaelynn Scott to represent them in the general Election for the seat in the state Legislature.
That’s what democracy is supposed to look like: judging candidates on their character, competence, and commitment to their community—not on who they are or whom they love.
Congratulations to Jaelynn Scott and to the voters of the 37th District for sending a powerful message: transgender people belong in our government, at the table, and in every level of public service
My comment will be taken as a little out of context, I think, but I need to write it anyway - I have met numerous trans women while surfing Twitter/X, not where I met my GF though, that was mytransgenderdate.com, but in my meeting of these people a few have been African Americans. And they were *no less* self-evidently women, trans women, than a Caucasian or other person would be. So when people say that Michelle Obama is really a trans woman, and such, it really gets under my skin, because I know the real truth, that black women are feminine, that black trans women are equally so, and that this racism against people of African descent needs to die.
Great news for our state! We have our challenges especially east of the Cascades, but it’s gratifying to see that increasingly funded bigotry is being pushed back by much of our electorate. Seattle City Council just approved a $300k fund specifically to assist the increasing numbers of trans immigrants coming to the area from other parts of the country. It’s pretty scary to think that the US is fragmenting such that people are forced to move from some states to save their lives.
The notion that ‘trans-rights’ and democratic socialism are risky political issues seems to be the theme of any number of stories in the mainstream press, and online.
But I ask myself this: what good is winning an election if you don’t stand up for the inalienable rights of everyone?
Jaelynn is an inspiration to those whose rights - no matter who they are and for what reason - have been trampled by this ‘administration’ (more like a Ship of Fools).
When we fail to stand up for those most vilified for simply being themselves, then we’ve lost a bit of what makes us human.
And Jaelynn knows, as Buddhist minister, that compassion is with every step, every breath.
Wisconsin is also celebrating a Trans victory as Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford won the Democratic Primary on Tuesday for 76th Assembly District -- a solidly blue district. She will likely become the first out transgender legislator elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly.
I’m always so genuinely encouraged to see someone from our community rise into a public role to enact policies, address injustices and introduce empathy into politics. Especially now. In this moment in history. When so many of us are unseen and uncared for. When we are targeted by policies for simply surviving prejudice and choosing to live authentically. May this be the beginning of a pebble - one of many - hitting the murky waters of politics, whose ripples will turn to waves of equality and equity.
Hooray for Washington’s 37th District!
The people of the 37th District have seen through all the political bullshit and fearmongering about transgender people—and they chose Jaelynn Scott to represent them in the general Election for the seat in the state Legislature.
That’s what democracy is supposed to look like: judging candidates on their character, competence, and commitment to their community—not on who they are or whom they love.
Congratulations to Jaelynn Scott and to the voters of the 37th District for sending a powerful message: transgender people belong in our government, at the table, and in every level of public service
Hooray for the 37th!
This is great. And we are hopefully going to gain a little trans representation here in Michigan as well.
Thank you for this good news in my state! Go Jaelynn Scott!
My comment will be taken as a little out of context, I think, but I need to write it anyway - I have met numerous trans women while surfing Twitter/X, not where I met my GF though, that was mytransgenderdate.com, but in my meeting of these people a few have been African Americans. And they were *no less* self-evidently women, trans women, than a Caucasian or other person would be. So when people say that Michelle Obama is really a trans woman, and such, it really gets under my skin, because I know the real truth, that black women are feminine, that black trans women are equally so, and that this racism against people of African descent needs to die.
Great news for our state! We have our challenges especially east of the Cascades, but it’s gratifying to see that increasingly funded bigotry is being pushed back by much of our electorate. Seattle City Council just approved a $300k fund specifically to assist the increasing numbers of trans immigrants coming to the area from other parts of the country. It’s pretty scary to think that the US is fragmenting such that people are forced to move from some states to save their lives.
The notion that ‘trans-rights’ and democratic socialism are risky political issues seems to be the theme of any number of stories in the mainstream press, and online.
But I ask myself this: what good is winning an election if you don’t stand up for the inalienable rights of everyone?
Jaelynn is an inspiration to those whose rights - no matter who they are and for what reason - have been trampled by this ‘administration’ (more like a Ship of Fools).
When we fail to stand up for those most vilified for simply being themselves, then we’ve lost a bit of what makes us human.
And Jaelynn knows, as Buddhist minister, that compassion is with every step, every breath.
I wish her the warmest of regards!
This is so hopeful!
I’m lucky to be in the 37th and able to vote for and be represented by Jaelynn in the near future. Grateful also for EITM.
Way to GO, Seattle! 🥰😍
Way to go, Ms. Scott! You'd have my vote, if I could give it to you.
Absolutely brilliant! I am so happy to receive this news.
And more power to her, and confusion to our enemy!
Thank you Baum.
This is good news! Thanks everyone ~ we make this happen! Stand Strong! Stand Tall! Stand Proud!
Congratulations to Jaelyn Scott!
Wisconsin is also celebrating a Trans victory as Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford won the Democratic Primary on Tuesday for 76th Assembly District -- a solidly blue district. She will likely become the first out transgender legislator elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly.