"Virginia Lt. Gov. Apologizes for Misgendering Lawmaker, Sparks Controversy"
TL;DR
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears referred to transgender lawmaker Sen. Danica Roem as "sir" during a session, prompting Roem to storm out of the Senate chamber in protest. Sears later offered an apology for upsetting Roem, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity.
- Trans Virginia lawmaker storms out of chamber after being called 'sir' by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Fox News
- Top Virginia Republican apologizes for misgendering Democratic state senator The Guardian US
- Virginia Lt. Gov. Makes Bizarre Apology Speech After Misgendering Trans Lawmaker The Daily Beast
- Virginia lieutenant governor apologizes after misgendering Sen. Danica Roem WTOP
- Virginia lieutenant governor apologizes after misgendering state senator The Hill
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