Danica Roem Misgendered by Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Winsome Earle-Sears first refused to apologize for calling trans lawmaker by a male honorific, then said she had "no intent to offend."
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Winsome Earle-Sears first refused to apologize for calling trans lawmaker by a male honorific, then said she had "no intent to offend."
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was accused of misgendering a transgender senator, and the state Senate had to go into recess as a result of the incident. Earle-Sears was debating with state senator Danica Roem when she referred to the transgender politician as "sir." Roem stomped out o...
Virginia based democrat Danica A. Roem, 39, was seen walking out of the chamber after the comment made by Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, 59, on Monday afternoon.
Virginia SenateVirginia’s Republican lieutenant governor gave a strange apology speech Monday, shortly after misgendering a trans lawmaker in the state’s upper chamber.The incident began with Democratic state Sen. Danica Roem asking Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears a question about the number of votes required for a bill to pass. “Yes sir, that would be 32,” Earle-Sears replied, prompting Roem to put down her microphone and walk out of the chamber.Danica Roem, Transgender Legislator, Make