More Kansas

 The blogging Goddess was seemingly looking down on me when I discovered this post about Kansas's first out transgender woman politician who is about to become the state's first trans legislator. Her name is Stephanie Byers and here is part of her story from the Washington Post:" LGBTQ Victory Fund endorsed candidate Stephanie Byers (below) won her primary for a Kansas state House seat and is on-track to become the first out trans person ever elected to public office in Kansas. Byers was unopposed in the primary and her Democratic-leaning district makes her the favorite to win the general election in November.

Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, released the following statement about Byers’ victory:

“Stephanie has shattered a long-standing political barrier in Kansas and is poised to join a small but growing number of out trans state legislators across the country. At a time when trans people are targeted with hateful policies and legislation by the Trump administration and in so many state legislatures, Stephanie’s race is a powerful reminder of where our country is headed. Stephanie’s victory, like every victory for a trans candidate, will inspire more trans leaders to run for office in their communities and that will be transformative.”