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Over-representation of Indigenous persons in adult provincial custody, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021
Skip to main content Skip to "About this site" by Paul Robinson, Taylor Small, Anna Chen, and Mark Irving Release date: July 12, 2023 The Daily release More information PDF version On this page Highlights Introduction Part One – New indicators of over-representation Text box 1 Indicators of over-representation in Correctional Services Text Box 2 Incarceration rate higher for First Nations peoples than for Métis Part Two – New indicators of persons experiencing incarceration Part Three – Use...
A 'rainbow wave' of openly queer and transgender candidates just made political history
While the race to the Oval Office remains a nail biter, election results have already begun to roll in as of Tuesday for those running for Senate and House seats — both parties hoping to flip as many as they can in an everlasting game of power tug of war. Those who have already come out as winners are a “rainbow wave” of openly LGBTQ+ candidates now representing states throughout the country, including five transgender candidates who have now made history with their successful runs.
Meet the Transgender Candidates That Made Election History Last Night Original
While many races have yet to be decided, including the much-anticipated presidential election results, at least five transgender candidates have already decisively made political history. According to the LGBTQ Victory Fund, an organization that endeavors to increase the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials in the U.S., the number of transgender people currently serving in state legislatures is in the single digits, making Tuesday’s wins all the more extraordinary.
Sarah McBride Just Became the First Openly Transgender State Senator In the Nation
Harper's Bazaar Meet the Transgender Candidates That Made Election History Last Night Sarah McBride, Taylor Small, Stephanie Byers, and more earned victories Tuesday. Refinery29 These Senate Races Could Change Everything The presidential election isn’t the only one we’re keeping tabs on tonight. There’s a good chance — three in four, according to FiveThirtyEight — that Democrats will flip the U.S. Senate blue in 2020, which is a big deal.
Sarah McBride Is the First Openly Transgender Senator in U.S. History
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic, Getty Images Sarah McBride won the Delaware State Senate race last night, making her the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history. McBride first made national headlines in 2012 when she stepped down as American University's student body president and came out as trans in the school's student newspaper—and now she's graciously accepting her role as the country's highest-ranking openly trans official. "We did it.
'Rainbow wave' of LGBTQ candidates run and win in 2020 election
LGBTQ candidates made strides on Tuesday. Marc Bruxelle / EyeEm More LGBTQ candidates ran for office in the United States in 2020 than ever before – at least 1,006. That’s a 41% increase over the 2018 midterms, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund. While an estimated 5% of the U.S. population identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, just 0.17% of elected officials across all levels of the American government are LGBTQ.
Deputy Wins Against Incumbent To Become County’s First Female LGBTQ Sheriff
Refinery29 Wait, When Will We Know The Election Results? NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University on October 22, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the last debate between the two candidates before the election on November 3.
Women Have Already Made History in the 2020 Election
Photo credit: Getty Images From Seventeen Before any races were even called this November, women had made history. A record number of women ran for office in 2020—surpassing the record set just two years prior. More Republican women ran for U.S. House seats than ever before, and a number of women were poised to bring new representation to the halls of Congress and to their state legislatures.
Two Movements
September 13, 2019 · Issue 1: In Transit Taylor Small I From the terrace before six I see a train crossing, Three cars long—“That’s it?” Passing in no time at all.
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