There are so many human rights issues that are challenging respect for diversity and dignity. We are being called to not continue the fight for progress, but to also protect the huge strides that have been hard fought. Last Tuesday, a group of voters did just that. Exciting new voices have been added to the political stage, creating a new ability to impact policies that effect our social landscape. See some of these exciting stories for yourself!
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359271-first-openly-transgender-state-legislator-elected-in-virginia. As the article mentions, Roem was able to defeat Marshall, one of the main proponents behind the fabricated issue of transgender individuals being unsafe in public bathrooms.