Podcast appearances and mentions of Danica Roem

When Dr. Seuss wrote his book The Lorax, a story about a creature who works to save trees from the destruction of a businessman known as the Once-ler, he probably didn't think it would come up during the Virginia General Assembly. But it did, with Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, moving to pass a bill dealing with tree conservation and replacement “on behalf of the Lorax” earlier this year. That legislation, from Del. Patrick Hope, D-Arlington, is one of three proposals awaiting a signature from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin that aim to expand the powers local governments have to preserve their...Article LinkSupport the show

The boys had to hold this explosive episode for a week but its finally here, where Sadler and the Senator explore the national making headlines story of the exchange between the President of the Senate, Winsome Earle-Sears and Senator Danica Roem, the first transgender politician elected in the Virginia Senate, where, according to the press, Madam President Sears called her "sir" when answering a question posed by the Senator. Listen as they break down exactly what happened, and get the exclusive inside story on what happened on the Senate floor both during and after the exchange, and why when the press and Democrats tried to make a huge issue out of it in the days after, such an attempt fell flat. Then in the second segment, Hermie and Bill breakdown another significant incident involving the Skill Game nemesis, Del. Barry Knight, as he tried to bring legislation in an attempt to circumvent a pending court case to help homeowners in Virginia Beach who live on a defunct golf course. And, if you have been following this podcast, you know that he pulled the same stunt in order to shut down Hermie's lawsuit and injunction that helped small businesses, convenience stores restaurants and truck stops to be able to participate in the emerging gaming market dominated by the casinos, and the political interests that seem to want to protect them over Virginia small business owners. They go to the videotape to show what happened in the committee, and whether the "Knight Rider" was successful, or not. This is a can't miss episode...I know we say that every time, but this time we mean it! If you need a lawyer, and we mean a really good lawyer, contact Bill Stanley at www.vastanleylawgroup.com.  Want to participate in the legislative process, or have an opinion you would like to voice on government in Virginia, contact him at: district07@senate.virginia.gov. Driving through Emporia, then make sure you make a stop at the Sadler Brothers Truckstop for your fuel on Hwy. 58. Hungry? Hermie Sadler's Fo Sho Grille will fulfill all your epicurean desires!!  Need a maid, or even some home improvement muscle, then go see Shep Moss and his lovely wife to make your lake home in the Lake Gaston area mean, lean, green and pristine!! Find them on Facebook on their "Maid and Muscle" home page!! And if you need a top-notch DJ for your party or event, call on Shep at Party Time DJ – you won't regret it! You want to save big bucks on your mortgage, then you gotta' go to www.savewithconrad.com. And if you like this podcast and want to listen to other great podcasts AFTER you have listened to Leaning Right and Turning Left With Sadler and the Senator, then go over to our bosses at www.podcastheat.com and tune into some other awesome shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Robot Overlord is the special guest star copywriter this week!  The following is an AI generated recap and it makes us sound much smarter than we are! Welcome to another riveting episode of Apologies Accepted, as your hosts Theo and Juliette explore the complexities of gender and sex. Discover how these elemental aspects of identity are more than binary concepts, through an enlightening discussion on chromosomal variables, sex changes in nature, and the potential future of the Y chromosome. Shift gears with us as we shed light on a recent event involving Virginia Democratic State Senator, Danica Roem, a transgender woman misgendered in a public assembly by Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears. Roem's response and Sears's reluctant apology serves as an apt backdrop for examining the issue of insensitivity and bigotry in public offices. We offer a detailed breakdown of Sears's apology, analyzing its shortcomings and appraising it according to our stringent apology assessment criteria. Explore the concept of public remorse with us as we critique the absence of sincere regret, proper explanation, accountability acceptance, authentic repentance, the omission of a repair offer, and a request for forgiveness in Sears's apology. Lastly, tune in as we anticipate upcoming public apologies from the Department of Education, the state of Tennessee, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health. This episode presents a critical discourse on vital societal concerns ranging from gender diversity to political accountability.

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS:During session, Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears publicly misgendered Senator Danica Roem, leading to chaos in the chamber, public outcry, and not much of an apology. Michael and Lauren discuss what happened and to what extent it might have been intentional.Farm workers in Virginia are exempt from the minimum wage, on account of a racist compromise made during the Jim Crow era. The governor now has a bill on his desk that would remove the exemption, but business interests are lining up to defend the existing law.The movement to bring skill games (or electronic gambling machines) into truck stops and gas stations is seeing pushback from opponents who say they represent a public safety risk.TRIVIA: How many constititutions has Virginia had?At the Watercooler:- A new bill from Senator Russet Perry to restrict the travel of local officials, coming after a trip to Ghana from a member of the Loudon County Board of Supervisors.- Michael discusses the historical election where cross-part voters actually did make a difference in a primary election--back in 1949.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

Gaslit Nation launched in 2018 to help build the Blue Wave, which set up progressive infrastructure that expands today, including in states like Kansas. In Virginia in 2023, our community produced one of the largest phone banks for Sister District, helping to get out the vote, flipping the Senate, and helping elect Danica Roem, the first transgender person to serve in the state Senate. We also protected abortion rights from Posh Trump Glenn Youngkin. An early September 2023 Gaslit Nation episode highlighted the work of the States Project, which raised more money for Virginia than the Democratic Party. Why? Because grassroots power is the most reliable power we have left. We are the answer to the decades-long mission of the corporate-backed far-right to dismantle our democracy. No one is coming to save us but us. That's why our listeners are the least likely to be demoralized by the news that the Supreme Court will drag out Trump's January 6 insurrection case, the one Merrick Garland's DOJ already waited out the clock on, losing valuable time as the coup plotters like Trump and Bannon continue to mobilize their genocidal far-right army. Ivanka and Jared dine with politicians from both parties and continue to serve as anonymous sources for the media that, in return, tries to rehabilitate their (banana republic grifter) reputations. This week's bonus show, answering questions from our listeners, features a special focus on the murder of Nex Benedict, a gender-fluid trans teen killed by the incitement of hate and violence driven by Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok and Oklahoma state school superintendent Ryan Walters, who appointed Raichik to terrorize vulnerable children and their allies. While the grief and anger over the lack of accountability are immense, there are solutions to what we can do, no matter if we live in a Republican-hostage state or a so-called blue state. Other questions from our listeners range from the latest news on the Havana Syndrome mystery and cover-up, must-see places to visit in New York, and whether George Santos will end up on Dancing with the Stars (he will!), and more. If you didn't hear your question answered this week, look out for it next week, as our Q&A continues. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Join the conversation with a community of listeners at Patreon.com/Gaslit and get bonus shows, all episodes ad free, submit questions to our regular Q&As, get exclusive invites to live events, and more.    Show Notes:    Join Andrea at State Fair to help build our power in the states as a buffer against Russian-backed GOP fascism: https://linktr.ee/statefair   Human Rights Campaign President Asks for Full Investigations by DOJ and Department of Education into Brutal, Senseless Attacks Against Nex Benedict https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-president-asks-for-full-investigations-by-doj-and-department-of-education-into-brutal-senseless-attacks-against-nex-benedict   Contact the DOJ Civil Rights Division and file a report – you do not have to Include your name and contact information. LINK: https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/    If it's helpful, copy/paste and/or select the following information:   PRIMARY CONCERN: Discrimination at a school, educational program or service, or related to receiving education   WHERE: OWASSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1501 N Ash St., Owasso, OK 74055   WHEN: February 8, 2024   WHAT: Nex Benedict, a gender-fluid trans teen was killed by the incitement of hate and violence driven by Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok and Oklahoma state school superintendent Ryan Walters, who appointed Raichik to terrorize vulnerable children and their teachers. The DOJ must take over the investigation of Nex's murder. Local officials and school staff failed her, including failing to call an ambulance when she had trouble walking after suffering a hate crime attack. The DOJ must open an investigation now.    You can also send Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the DOJ, a message over Twitter: @KristenClarkeJD @CivilRights    How you can support queer and trans kids in Oklahoma after Nex Benedict's death – The Advocate Link: https://www.advocate.com/news/how-to-help-trans-kids?fbclid=IwAR1KDpTCrqpohhRicaDP0cYQkGUZy9mj_zT7E0ZH30Yz282DmvgSGFylC7s_aem_AZIcTG7MHSnhJT6CkblIS6Y9nAQ3krE-taqnVCJswjJS2TJmpkTmq210J81PK3GrGJI&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#toggle-gdpr   Erin Reed on Substack – Erin in the Morning: Chaya Raichik Was Appointed To "Make Schools Safer" In Oklahoma; Now A Trans Teen Is Dead. Nex, a gender fluid trans teen is dead in Oklahoma. Their death comes after a year of transphobic bullying, in a school targeted by the biggest anti-trans influencers. When will it end? Link: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/chaya-raichik-was-appointed-to-make?utm_source=substack&publication_id=994764&post_id=141878010&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&utm_campaign=email-share&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=1xosvv   How LGBTQ Parents Can Protect Their Families After Dobbs – Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms and Other LGBTQ Parents: Know your legal rights including emergency hotlines to call. Link: https://mombian.com/2022/07/15/how-lgbtq-parents-can-protect-their-families-after-dobbs/   Moving Forward After Tragedy and Loss – Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms and Other LGBTQ Parents. Link: https://mombian.com/2024/02/23/moving-forward-after-a-week-of-tragedy-and-loss/   Davis Hammet's 2018 Twitter Thread on How Building the Rainbow House in Topeka, Kansas Led to Political Change – Twitter link: https://twitter.com/Davis_Hammet/status/1060958025731715072   Activist Davis Hammet speaks on the Topeka Equality House – Washburn Review. Link: https://washburnreview.org/48906/news/news-campus-news/activist-and-loud-light-founder-davis-hammet-speaks-on-the-topeka-equality-house/   “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946. It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Featuring commentary from prominent scholars as well as opposing pastors, including the personal stories of the film's creators, 1946 is at once challenging, enlightening, and inspiring. While other documentaries have been successful in their attempt to treat the symptom of homophobia in the church, 1946 is working to diagnose and treat the disease - Biblical Literalism” – 1946themovie.com   Summary of Vice News Investigation Into Sadist Groups Online Driven by Children, Targeting Children – Twitter link: https://twitter.com/VICENews/status/1759959890770956502   Keeping teens safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids A multipronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media can help parents protect teens' brain development – APA.org. Link: https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/social-media-parent-tips   Congress to Examine U.S. Spy Agencies' Work on Havana Syndrome The C.I.A. and other agencies concluded that no hostile power was responsible for the mysterious ailments, a finding some whistle-blowers have challenged. – New York Times link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/us/politics/congress-to-examine-cias-work-on-havana-syndrome.html   Want to join us in pressuring Congress to pass aid to Ukraine? This easy new site helps you send a message to your reps in Congress. Be sure to make your voice heard through  helpukrainewin.com

Imagine being so thin-skinned that you have to walk out of an official government proceeding because someone used your biologically-correct pronoun.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears is apologizing for misgendering the only transgender member of the Virginia General Assembly. Michael Pope has more.

A bill that would provide free meals for all public school students in Virginia passed the Senate Education and Health Committee Thursday. “This is about making sure that every kid who goes to school gets fed — no questions asked,” said Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, the patron for Senate Bill 283, earlier this month. The proposal would cost an estimated 6 million over the next two years. Some Republicans including Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, balked at the cost. “I just obviously do not want any child to go hungry and do not want any child who cannot afford a meal...Article LinkSupport the show

LINKS:Pod Virginia | PatreonLearn more about Jackleg MediaCheck out Black Virginia NewsIN THE NEWS: During the pandemic, convenience store owners and truck stop owners benefited financially from having games similar to slot machines in their businesses. Now lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring them back permanently.Senator Danica Roem, a former journalist, knows that local governments often use exorbitant fees to restrict access to public documents. That's why she has a bill aimed at fixing the problem. Her bill would require local governments to offer eight free hours of researching FOIA requests -- billable hours that they can currently charge for.When Democrats were in control of the House, Senate and governor's office they failed to create a system to license people to sell marijuana. Then when Republicans took control of the House of Delegates, and further derailed the effort. Now Senator Adam Ebbin of Alexandria has a bill that will create a system of people to have licenses to sell marijuana--but the Governor insists he's not interested in partaking.TRIVIA: Which Virginian was Governor of the free state of Franklin and Tennessee?At the Watercooler:- The decision by a Richmond judge to release the report of last year's graduation shooting--and what the report shows.- Some classing hazing in the General Assembly for the new cohort of legislators.Learn more at http://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia

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This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on a non-binary teacher in Florida being fired under the “Don't Say Gay” law. Danica Roem becomes Virginia's first trans state senator. TJ Osbourne & Tracy Chapman win at the Country Music Awards. Chelsea Gray makes a baby announcement on Instagram and Megan Rapinoe plays in her final professional soccer match. Let's go!   00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  00:22 - Queer News Listenership Survey, https://bit.ly/QNPSurvey2023  2:02 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66  2:53 - Top queer news stories  3:34 - Follow They Will Kill podcast, https://www.theywillkill.com/ 4:04 - Intro Music by Aina Bre'Yon 4:40 - A Florida teacher is fired under “Don't Say Gay” 7:44 - Danica Roem is Virginia's first trans state senator 11:18 - Follow the Second Sunday podcast, https://pod.link/1708662302  11:59 - TJ Osbourne & Tracy Chapman win at the Country Music Awards 15:38 - Megan Rapinoe plays in her final professional soccer match 17:12 - Chelsea Gray baby announcement  17:34 - Anna's Word 18:52 - Closing

The third GOP presidential debate took place in Miami last night with five hopefuls on stage. Meanwhile, Donald Trump skipped out and held a rally nearby in Hialeah, Florida. We're joined by Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-Executive Director of Indivisible, to discuss the biggest takeaways of the night and look ahead to the 2024 presidential election.And in headlines: an estimated 40,000 people have fled northern Gaza, the Hollywood actors' strike is over, and Virginia delegate Danica Roem became the first openly transgender state senator in the South.Show Notes:Join Friends Of The Pod – crooked.com/friendsWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastCrooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Hillary Clinton told the dummies at "The View" that former President Donald Trump could be like Adolf Hitler and win the next election; Trump blames Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's 'stench' for his hand-picked MAGA candidate's defeat; Danica Roem became the first openly transgender candidate to win the senate seat in Virginia; Also coming out of Virginia... Finger-wagging Dem voter goes unhinged on GOP poll worker during yesterday's Election; GUEST: Host of "The Morning Answer" on AM870 and AM590 The Answer in Southern California, Jennifer Horn, called in to the show to give updates on tonight's Republican Debate and what the feel is like without the GOP frontrunner Donald Trump being there. The Officer Tatum Show is now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and SalemPodcastNetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facts & Spins for November 9, 2023 Top Stories: The G7 presses for Gaza humanitarian pauses but stops short of a ceasefire, Rishi Sunak affirms a pro-Palestine rally can proceed after law enforcement talks, Ukraine admits to killing a pro-Russian politician in a car bombing, Ohioans enshrine abortion in the state constitution amid national Democratic Party wins, while Danica Roem becomes Virginia's first transgender state legislator, RFK Jr. leads Biden and Trump among younger voters in a new poll, the House votes to censure Rashida Tlaib over her criticism of Israel, Colombia demands the release of soccer star Luis Díaz's kidnapped father, the US Supreme Court hears a case over gun ownership by domestic abusers and a climate study suggests 2023 will be the hottest year of the last 125K. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Alberta healthcare shake up, Danica Roem, Governor General poetry winner, Philippines divorce law, UK folklorist, Israel politics, Argentina Swifties and more

If you care about democracy in America, then you care about the upcoming election in Virginia this November. And before you think yeah, I don't live in Virginia, I'll think I'll skip it, I want you to think about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in April, or the Ohio special election this August. Most of us don't live in those states, but our attention on those elections, and their successful results, put the Republicans and their increasingly extremist agenda, on notice. So today we're going to talk to two Virginia candidates: Senate Candidate, and current House Delegate, Danica Roem, and social media star and now House Delegate Jessica Anderson. Virginia is THE most important race in the country right now. The next big election to WIN. It's the opportunity to give the Republican Party and their abortion restricting, book banning, voter suppressing, soft supremacy the double middle finger and say not this time, not on our watch. As always, if you enjoy what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, and the knowledge that you're allowing us to keep bringing you the best content possible. That's https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium  Thank you for caring! xoPG MERCH STORE NOW OPEN: Check it out at: https://politicsgirl.com/store Guest social: Danica Roem:  https://www.danicaforstatesenate.com/ Jessica Anderson:  https://jessicaandersonforva.com/ https://linktr.ee/CrazyMotherRunner Twitter: @pwcdanica Twitter: @JessAnderson4VA As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by https://www.BetterHelp.com/politicsgirl  Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/politicsgirl and get on your way to being your best self! A big thank you to our other sponsors!! https://www.reelpaper.com/politicsgirl Code: PoliticsGirl https://www.thrivecausemetics.com/politicsgirl https:/https:///www.honeylove.com/politicsgirl https://www.lumedeodorant.com/politicsgirl

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Jen Psaki is joined by Pennsylvania Governor and former Attorney General Josh Shapiro to discuss the fallout of the Supreme Court's rulings on affirmative action, student loans and LGBTQ+ protections, plus the role Pennsylvania will have in the 2024 presidential election. Jen also chats with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about the Biden administration's next steps to help millions of people affected by the student loan ruling. MSNBC legal analyst Melissa Murray also joins the show to weigh in the dangerous effect of the Court's latest decisions. And Jen catches up with Danica Roem, Virginia's first transgender delegate, to reflect on issues facing LGBTQ+ Americans Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki.

Everyone has a story. Danica Roem's advice, "Don't let other people define your story for you." Her book, ​Burn the Page, talks about setting fire to the stories that don't define you in a way that we believe lights the way to a brighter future. Danica's journey, and the hurdles she overcame along the way to become the first openly transgender state legislator in the United States, put her in a place where she was primed to tear down barriers for others. Her example opened a door for many others to walk through and lights the way towards a more inclusive future for all of us. Danica is currently running for the Virginia Senate, you can learn more at www.danicaforstatesenate.com

This year alone, over 400 bills have been introduced to block transgender people from receiving basic healthcare, education, and the right to publicly exist. These bills not only harm individual trans people, they're also an attack on our freedom and our democracy. Just like with reproductive rights, it all comes down to extremist politicians inserting themselves into a conversation that should be between a person and their doctor. Or between a kid and their parents!We're joined by Elliott Kozuch, who shares their thoughts as the Senior Communications Strategist for NARAL Pro-Choice America and a person who's trans and non-binary. Elliott talks about what the fight for trans rights and reproductive rights have in common, and what we can do to band together and stand up against extremism. Then Jasmine sits down with Danica Roem, a Virginia state delegate, a journalist, and the first openly trans person to be elected as a state representative. Jasmine and Danica chat about authenticity, trans rights, and what people get wrong about the suburbs. Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to high school theater, 100 Women Strong Ohio, and Junior's Cheesecake in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”If you want to stay in the loop about the pending ban on the abortion pill, we encourage you to join us in our Emergency Trouble Huddle on Monday, March 20th. We'll be joined by Skye Perryman, the President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Dr. Colleen McNicholas, a board-certified OB-GYN and the Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Missouri. You can learn more and sign up here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

On ATTITUDES! this week, Erin discusses Florida High School Athletic Association weighing mandating menstrual cycle details for athletes. Bryan discusses Danica Roem calling out the hypocrisy behind the anti-trans sports ban. All this plus eating laying down, and Liz's butt! Watch the episode on patreon.com/attitudes. #yougotthisgirl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Will Not Fail to Miss It               Today:   Faced with a choice between Biden's SOTU address and the Penguins game, which do you think John picks?  Then, political commentator Dick Morris knows a thing or two about State of the Union addresses.  He's helped write a few.  The author of The Return: Trump's Big 2024 Comeback offers his predictions for tonight and the possibility of a reelection run.  Later, Virginia's trans delegate Danica Roem speaking to the Va. House called out hypocrisy behind the anti-trans sports ban.  John analyzes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to Rep. Andrew Clyde, Rep. Chip Roy and Loudoun dad Scott Smith. They also discussed VA Del. Dave LaRock and Del. Danica Roem sparring about Sage's Law in the Virginia House. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to MD Sen. Justin Ready. They also discussed VA Del. Dave LaRock and Del. Danica Roem debating Sage's Law and reflected on the latest comments from the White House press secretary. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shon Faye is the author of the book The Transgender Issue: Trans Justice is Justice For All, available from Verso. The title of the book is meant slightly ironically, because part of Faye's argument is directed against talking about a "transgender issue" in the first place. Faye's book is a manifesto for a specifically socialist form of trans liberation, which she contrasts with the politics of liberal inclusion, which is often "inclusion within deeply unequal at best and at worse quite oppressive systems." Faye argues that the things that make trans people's lives difficult (lack of housing and healthcare, incarceration) often oppress others as well and that we do not just need representation/diversity at the top but a caring society in which everyone has what they need. Faye prefers the language of "liberation" over "rights" and "equality" (though rights and equality are important), and argues that "the liberation of trans people would benefit the lives of everyone in our society." In this conversation, we discuss Faye's ideas as well as the difference between US and UK feminism's approaches to trans issues, how the right has tried to push a moral panic around one of the most marginalized groups of people, and what it really means to live in a "cisnormative society." We also discuss the British tabloid press, the BBC, the limits of debate, and "the Harry Potter Lady." “You tell people at JP Morgan to put ‘nonbinary' on the job application form. Sure, that's great. Who is applying for jobs at JP Morgan? College graduates who are white, middle-class, rich. This idea of liberal trans inclusion favors a certain kind of trans person on the grounds of class, ethnicity, citizenship. So for me it's not a liberation movement if it's only including really small echelons of an already-tiny community.” — Shon FayeThe Current Affairs article "Inclusion in the Atrocious" offers further discussion of the point about inclusion within inherently unjust institutions. We also have articles about both Matt Walsh and the "Harry Potter Lady." The U.S. politicians Shon mentions are Sarah McBride and Danica Roem. The internal clash in the Guardian can be seen here. 

The fourth in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the incredible Danica Roem, Virginia State Delegate and outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Narrated by Addy Ghantae, final year pharmacy student of High Point University.

The fourth in a series exploring medication access for members of the gender-diverse community and how pharmacists can better reach this population. In this episode we talked to the incredible Danica Roem, Virginia State Delegate and outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Narrated by Addy Ghantae, final year pharmacy student of High Point University.

Virginia Delegate Danica Roem joins "Mind Over Murder" co-hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley to introduce the new Virginia Cold Case Database.Virginia Cold Case Database Link: https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/Virginia Pilot Online: New version of Virginia cold-case database includes killings unsolved for years — with plans to expandhttps://www.pilotonline.com/news/crime/vp-nw-cold-case-database-20220620-5trqzsdzozbkljqthgpk3rm6jq-story.htmlWTOP: ‘A matter of human decency': Virginia state police cold case database now onlinehttps://wtop.com/virginia/2022/06/a-matter-of-human-decency-virginia-state-police-cold-case-database-now-online/The Crime Sheet: What Happened to Sage Smith?https://www.thecrimesheet.com/post/what-happened-to-sage-smithCPD Continues to Seek Leads Regarding Dashad "Sage" Smith Homicidehttps://www.charlottesville.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=918Equality Virginia: Update On Missing Charlottesville Native Sage (DaShad) Smith: https://equalityvirginia.org/update-on-missing-charlottesville-native-sage-dashad-smith/Eugene Robinson in the Washington Post: (White) Women We Love https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/2005/06/10/white-women-we-love/ce35c1c2-3e4b-40da-9236-d26a69ab4d91/Othram DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. 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Virginia House Delegate Danica Roem joins Zerlina on the show to discuss her memoir "BURN THE PAGE: A True Story of Touching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change", her campaign for state senate and more!

My guest today, Danica Roem, went from fronting a Death Metal band by night while building a career as an accomplished journalist by day, to being the first person to be elected and serve in any U.S. state legislature while openly transgender.When you hear that story, you might think, “wow, that's amazing, but I don't really relate.” Not so fast. When you zoom the lens out, Danica's story is really about the quest to live as the truest expression of yourself, to not stifle or deny who you are, and to find a sense of home for all parts of you within a community. Which is something nearly all of us often struggle with. I know I do. This is why I was so excited to be in conversation with Danica Roem. My chat with Danica takes us back to her teenage years, where she first found her community in (what may sound surprising now, but won't later) metal music. We talk about the struggles of masking the authentic parts of yourself in order to fit in, and how she's been able to use her experiences to relate with people from all different backgrounds on a human level. Danica's new memoir-meets-manifesto, Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change, deconstructs the many, sometimes outrageous and deeply isolating and offensive stories her doubters and opponents have thrown at her and shows through brutal honesty how she's turned her identity, values and experiences into her greatest strengths. She brings that same honesty and authenticity to our conversation today, so know that you're in for a real treat. You can find Danica at: Website | TwitterIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Jeffrey Marsh about living into your own sense of identity, unapologetically. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.IMPACT: IMPACT makes it easy to find and invest in companies that share your values, helping to better align your portfolio with the kind of world you want to create. Trade your way to the world you want with IMPACT by Interactive Brokers. Download the app today and use code GLP to get $30 of stock credit. Disclaimers and Disclosures: Note: The podcast ad for the IMPACT app is unscripted and being recorded live. It may contain some slight differences. Please visit https://impact.interactivebrokers.com/ for full details of products and services. Interactive Brokers, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Please see additional disclosures [link to show site with disclosures] about IMPACT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The history-making politician shares every inspiring, heartbreaking, and drunken moment that led her to become the first openly trans person to serve in a state legislature in the United States. Danica Roem's new memoir, Burn The Page, is out now.  Kate Kelly (who you also hear from in the episode) and Danica co-authored this recent piece in Teen Vogue about why the Equal Rights Amendment is a gender-inclusive document, one that won't be defeated by anti-trans scare tactics. Kate Kelly is the author of the new book, Ordinary Equality. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. A condensed transcript of each week's interview is posted on The Advocate's website. Follow us on Twitter: @lgbtqpod

So many find it challenging to be their full, authentic selves, for fear of what others would think and do. And yet, for us to fully live our purpose and make the greatest impact on the world, we need to bring all of our gifts to bear from a place of authenticity. Today's guest is a true inspiration, a shining example of living your truth and making a positive impact in the world. Delegate Danica Roem joins us to discuss: Her first election in November 2017 as the first out and seated transgender state legislator in the US. Why it is so powerful for members of marginalized groups to see people like them in positions of authority. How she has stayed grounded while on the campaign trail. How she flips the script and turns getting attacked on social media into a positive. Being vulnerable enough to be visible. Her journey to transitioning. How she met her partner because of, not despite, her transitioning. The potentially difficult conversation around coming out. Running for the newly drawn open state senate seat in 2023. Living with our scars and embracing a meaning from them. About Delegate Danica Roem: Delegate Danica Roem, part of the historic group that flipped Republican seats in the 2018 election, is the first out-and-seated transgender state legislator in American history. Prior to her political career, Roem was a journalist and now serves as a frequent guest on national media. She and her work have been featured in USA Today, People, GQ, The New York Times, Elle, and many others, and was the subject of the GLAAD award-winning documentary This Is How We Win. To learn more about and follow Delegate Roem: https://www.facebook.com/danicafordelegatehttps://twitter.com/pwcdanica And you can find her new book, Burn the Page, at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3sRm5VA), Barnes & Noble, Powell's and more! We're changing the world one woman at a time. Go to Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Stephen Sackur is in Washington DC to speak to America's first transgender state lawmaker, Danica Roem. She overcame long odds to win a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. Now she's a powerful voice in the US culture wars. From trans rights to abortion, are progressives or conservatives in the ascendant?

Friday, May 27th, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes:​​ conflicting reports of law enforcement responses continued to come out of Uvalde Texas; Rep. Jim Jordan makes demands of the January 6 committee with regards to his subpoena; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has subpoenaed Brad Raffensperger; Trump loses his appeal to avoid testifying and the New York Attorney General's civil case; Sussman does not take the stand in his own defense; and Mark Meadows burned documents after meeting with rep Scott Perry, ; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans  Follow our guest on Twitter: Danica Roem https://twitter.com/pwcdanica Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Link from the Good News: https://www.facebook.com/jasonsamuelsforyou Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/ Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks to Athletic Greens for supporting The Daily beans, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/dailybeans to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!  Helix Sleep is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at helixsleep.com/dailybeans. To find your perfect sofa, check out allform.com/dailybeans. And Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners at allform.com/dailybeans.  

Rah sits down with Danica Roem, the nation's first out-and-seated transgender state legislator, to discuss her memoir, Burn the Page: A true story of torching doubts, blazing trails, and igniting change. They touch on why it's important to get involved in politics and what it means to flip the script and write your own story.    Check out Danica's Memoir: Burn The Page: A true story of torching doubts, blazing trails, and igniting change   Other Resources mentioned:    Metalheads with kazoos drown out Westboro Baptist Church: https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/metalheads-with-kazoos-drown-out-westboro-baptist-church-at-capitol/   Democratic Training for Women & the LGBTQ community:  https://emergeamerica.org/   Follow Danica: Website | Twitter | Facebook Follow Rah: Instagram | TikTok Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   This episode was edited by Rah Hernandez and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Democrat Danica Roem is aiming for a new post in Virginia's closely divided Senate next year; Over the past two years, 23 Virginia public school districts have taken at least one book off their shelves due to content reasons; The City of Norfolk is looking to get rid of library late fees; and other local news stories.

In the fourth hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to prolife clinic executive director Becky Sheetz and financial guru Ric Edelman. They also talked about Old Bay teaming up with the Goldfish snack, Virginia students walking out of classes over abortion and transgender VA Delegate Danica Roem is running for Virginia Senate. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Del. Danica Roem (D) talked to Virginia Scope for an audio interview Monday morning to talk about her newly-announced campaign for the Virginia state Senate.She is seeking the nomination in SD-30, an open district with no incumbent due to redistricting. Roem is the first Democrat to announce their intention for the nomination in this district. Ian Lovejoy, a former member of the Manassas city council, has already announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination.“I'm pursuing the Democratic nomination to continue my work of serving the people of my lifelong home community of western Prince William County and greater Manassas by building on my record of passing 32 bills into law during my 2.5 terms representing the 13th District of the Virginia House of Delegates, including 10 to feed hungry kids,” Roem said on Facebook Monday.As for the possibility that a lawsuit might force the House to run again under new lines this year, Roem says she would run for that seat first. “If a federal court rules for one-year special elections for the House of Delegates in 2022, then I will run for re-election to the House this fall in order to continue serving my constituents and maintaining my seniority, which is transferable to the state Senate.”She is running for the state Senate in 2023, either way.

Danica Roem stunned the world of Virginia politics in 2017 when she became the first openly trans person to win a seat in a state legislature. She defeated a Republican who held the seat for more than a quarter century -- a lawmaker who called himself the state's "chief homophobe." Roem, who's also a former journalist and thrash metal band front woman, joins us to talk about her new memoir "Burn the Page," all about her unlikely rise in politics and the importance of being your authentic self.

On this week's episode of ‘The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart:' House Speaker Nancy Pelosi leads a congressional delegation in Kyiv and promises President Zelenskyy full support from the U.S. The January 6 committee says public hearings will begin in June. Plus, the Nerd Prom is back. Sheryl Lee Ralph,  who stars in the hit ABC show 'Abbott Elementary', joins Jonathan to discuss some highlights from the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday. All this and more on this week's episode of ‘The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.' 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional delegation to Ukraine to show support to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy; Virginia legislator Danica Roem breaks down how LGBTQ+ rights are under attack by the GOP; Mehdi celebrates the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking film "Bend It Like Beckham".    

In 2017, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender woman in office when she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. In her new memoir, Burn the Page, she writes about the experiences that got her to that moment, the women who inspired her, and the ways in which she reclaimed her own narrative. In an interview on All Things Considered, Roem told Juana Summers that she wrote about things other politicians might try to bury to take control of her own narrative. She says her motto "be vulnerable enough to be visible" has empowered and liberated her in her career.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more 42 mins An inspirational memoir-meets-manifesto by Danica Roem, the nation's first openly trans person elected to US state legislature Danica Roem made national headlines when--as a transgender former frontwoman for a metal band and a political newcomer--she unseated Virginia's most notoriously anti-LGBTQ 26-year incumbent Bob Marshall as state delegate. But before Danica made history, she had to change her vision of what was possible in her own life. Doing so was a matter of storytelling: during her campaign, Danica hired an opposition researcher to dredge up every story from her past that her opponent might seize on to paint her negatively. In wildly entertaining prose, Danica dismantles all the stories her opponents tried to hedge against her, showing how through brutal honesty and loving authenticity, it's possible to embrace the low points, and even transform them into her greatest strengths. Burn the Page takes readers from Danica's lonely, closeted, and at times operatically tragic childhood to her position as a rising star in a party she's helped forever change. Burn the Page is so much more than a stump speech: it's an extremely inspiring manifesto about how it's possible to set fire to the stories you don't want to be in anymore, whether written by you or about you by someone else--and rewrite your own future, whether that's running for politics, in your work, or your personal life. This book will not just encourage people who think they have to be spotless to run for office, but inspire all of us to own our personal narratives as Danica does. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page

I took the day off yesterday, not to rest up or have fun, but to fight with my health insurance extortionists. For as long as I can remember, I've called our for-profit system of heath noncare "government-sanctioned extortion," because that's the best description of this predatory system. Yesterday, I found out that due to a few elements aligning in just the right way, I'm no longer eligible for the help from the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the more obscenely expensive prescription drug I take nightly that allows me minor relief from the RLS that prevents me from sleeping! So, instead of paying $10 a month (which I've been paying for the past few years), that same prescription will now cost between $700 and $850 or so each month. That's simply money I do not have (and if I did, would go to other expenses currently not being met, certainly not to a price gouging pharmaceutical company!). Anyway, that the Dems have done nothing to fix this pharmaceutical price gouging, the practice continues out of control. But that's not even the nightmare I alluded to at the top of this missive. No, that would be the essay published earlier this week by CNN, written by a very conservative judge who was appointed to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals 15 years ago by GW Bush, Michael Luttig. In no uncertain terms, he lays out the ultimate game his party is playing, "The Republican blueprint to steal the 2024 election." I'm afraid that Democrats are blind to what's happening right under their eyes, and that we're in serious trouble. So I'll read that commentary at the top of the show. At the bottom of the hour we'll switch tracks, and talk with a woman who knows that ANYTHING is possible! Danica Roem is a delegate in the Virginia House of Delegates.... who, before she made history, described herself as a "trans woman and first-time candidate in a district represented by a Republican for 25 years"... Roem has now held that seat for three terms, making history as the first openly transgender individual serving in any legislature in the country. Her book, released this week, is titled, "Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails and Igniting Change"

Danica Roem made national headlines when –as a transgender former frontwoman for a metal band and a political newcomer—she unseated Virginia's most notoriously anti-LGBTQ 26-year incumbent Bob Marshall as state delegate. Danica is the nation's first openly trans person elected to US state legislature. Her new book: "Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change" is her memoir-meets-manifesto. The book takes readers from Danica's lonely and closeted childhood to her position as a rising star in a party she's helped forever change.

Michael Pope is out this week so Lauren Burke of the BURKEFILE podcast filled in as guest host.IN THE NEWS:Lawmakers are returning to Richmond for a Reconvene Session, and they're faced with more than two dozen vetoes from the Governor's Office. One of those vetoes was a bill introduced by Del. Patrick Hope to establish a work group to study whether juvenile justice services should be moved from the Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security to Health and Human Resources.Also, several Virginia media organizations are filing suit to see submissions to a tip line for parents to submit complaints about objectionable material in the classroom.Finally, VA Attorney General Jason Miyares filed a brief with the Supreme Court to oppose the reformed admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, which he calls "discriminatory."INTERVIEW: Delegate Danica Roem talks about her new book, Burn the Page: A True Story of Torching Doubts, Blazing Trails, and Igniting Change. She talks about the way trauma and tragedy can bond people, the responsibility of elected representatives to serve their communities, and the importance of being able to tell your own story.See more at https://linktr.ee/JacklegMedia.Learn about our sponsor SAARA of Virginia: www.saara.org.

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