I remember vividly in 1992-93 when I was watching C-Span and they were debating if gays should be allowed in the military. I remember scanning the faces of the members of congress. They were all old white men that had never walked in my shoes. I got clear for myself that day, that as a queer person, I don't have representation in government. Well, it's a new day. In 2020, we had a record breaking year where seven transgender people were elected to serve in public office. The best part is that one of them is right here in Kansas. Stephanie Byers is the first out Native American Transgender person ever to be elected to office in the United States. We are blessed to have her in Kansas serving our state as she is wicked smart and savvy in politics. But most importantly, for the first time ever in my 55 years of life I actually have someone in my own state representing me in the House of Representatives. I am happy to introduce you to my friend and member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Stephanie Byers.
Each week a new podcast will be released with another human being that has something to say about gender. My goal is to convey that gender is a construct that was all made up and it’s way more fluid than any of us can fathom. Gender and genitals are NOT the same thing. These weekly stories are about gender reveal. I hope that you will soak up the stories of our guests and share them with an intention to educate others and love the differences. It’s been my calling for years to love the transphobia out of our human systems. Thanks for sharing in my purpose.
