Virginia Republican and Lt. Gov. apologize for misgendering state senator
TL;DR
Virginia's top Republican, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, apologized for misgendering Democratic state senator Danica Roem during a legislative session, causing a temporary suspension of activity. Roem, the US's first openly transgender state legislator, asked a question and was referred to as "sir" by Earle-Sears. After initially refusing to apologize, Earle-Sears eventually expressed regret and emphasized the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity. The bill in question ultimately passed the Virginia senate.
- Top Virginia Republican apologizes for misgendering Democratic state senator The Guardian US
- Virginia lieutenant governor apologizes after misgendering state senator The Hill
- Virginia Lt. Gov. Makes Bizarre Apology Speech After Misgendering Trans Lawmaker The Daily Beast
- Virginia lieutenant governor apologizes after calling transgender lawmaker 'sir' WJLA
- Virginia lt gov apologies for misgendering senator Danica Roem PinkNews
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