How Sarah McBride Has Impacted National LGBTQI+ Policy By Influencing Joe Biden

The rare really good article from Politico:

Speaking before the largest Pride celebration in White House history this month, President Joe Biden looked out at the crowd and marveled at the people in front of him. He recognized “leaders across our administration,” like Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, and took time to acknowledge his ambassador to Switzerland, Scott Miller, among other LGBTQ luminaries.

Along the way, Biden dropped another name, of a relatively obscure Delaware state senator.

“I am proud,” Biden said, “that back home in Delaware [we have] the first transgender state legislator in American history, Sarah McBride.”

Five days later, at the signing of an executive order “advancing protections for LGBTQI+ Individuals,” Biden mentioned McBride again. “Sarah,” he said, “you’re — wonderful to see you, kiddo.”

As Republican-led states pass a growing number of laws restricting access to medical care for minors and the country sees a rise in anti-LGBTQ hate and extremism, Biden has leaned on McBride, calling her to discuss the current moment in American politics. Over time, she has helped turn one of the most devout Catholic presidents in U.S. history into an unlikely champion of LGBTQ causes.

“We’ve talked about how scared people are around the country, and I’ve shared with him just how much it means to people when they see him speak up and act out to protect LGBTQ rights and LGBTQ people,” McBride said in an interview with POLITICO.

Hers is a transformative candidacy.  She’s already helped to transform Delaware into a welcoming place, and she’s helped to transform Biden into a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights.

Just one more reason why I support her.