By now most people know that in the 2008 election, voters elected the first African-American President. But it is possible that there is another first that should not go unmentioned?
It is believed that Stu Rasmussen, elected in Silverton, Oregon, is the first ever openly transgender mayor in the United States. This is one great big baby step right after another.
There really are some good things happening out there. It’s our responsibility now more than ever, to unite and create more. Watch the news interview and read the story of our first transgender mayor here.
More gay news:
Thousands protest outside the Mormon temple in Los Angeles. Millions of dollars were spent by the church to defeat Prop 8 in California. The church has been allowed to impose their beliefs on the state constitution. What happened to separation of church and state? And something good, Madonna speaks up for gay rights. You should check the news page.
Tony Ray Baker
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