BUtterfield 8 21,615 Posted January 19 (edited) President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. A pediatrician and former Pennsylvania physician general, Levine was appointed to her current post by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf in 2017, making her one of the few transgender people serving in elected or appointed positions nationwide. She won past confirmation by the Republican-majority Pennsylvania Senate and has emerged as the public face of the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Dr. Rachel Levine will bring the steady leadership and essential expertise we need to get people through this pandemic — no matter their zip code, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability — and meet the public health needs of our country in this critical moment and beyond," Biden said in a statement. "She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts.” Source Edited January 19 by BUtterfield 8 3 15 22 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
TSUNAMI 17,455 Posted January 19 The way we won! 2 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Live To Tell 560 Posted January 19 this is so good and a massive step forward 3 2 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
elijahfan 17,234 Posted January 19 (edited) The way the Trumpists must be seething Welcome to an America that actually reflects society. Edited January 19 by elijahfan 14 5 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Nano 689 Posted January 19 The regressive conservatives can seethe. It's so good to see Mayor Pete and Dr. Levine in high ranking positions! You chew beef, I wear meat. 5 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Killa 11,624 Posted January 19 Wow i cant explain the rush of emotion i felt readig this 2 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Pop Music 17,756 Posted January 19 this is an amazing moment in history Gaga 💝Taylor 💝Carly Rae 💝Marina 💝Rina 💝Shania 💝Disney 💝Lush 💝Corey Fogelmanis 2 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Anderson123 12,934 Posted January 19 These are good news to wake up to. 2 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Franch Toast 14,260 Posted January 19 I hope she's confirmed; this will be so important. She/Her/Hers 3 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
GagaSine 4,359 Posted January 19 Okay mama give the US universal healthcare, Queen! Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
imnotyourbabe10 4,959 Posted January 19 (edited) This is great representation but I'm worried about the neolibs like Biden himself, Pete, and even Harris. We had to get rid of the fascist but let's hold these centrist Dems' feet to the fire. Thank goodness Bernie has the Senate Budget Committee Chair position in the Senate and that The Squad is still fighting! Not trying to complain, but I was told over the last 4-5 years that if I voted blue no matter who, we could move (insert candidate) further left. Fingers crossed! I won't be so easily persuaded to vote Democrat if sweeping, progressive changes are not made in the next 4 years. Edited January 19 by imnotyourbabe10 1 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
CreamyBagel 87 Posted January 19 So did he pick her for actual merit or for being trans/a token? Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Agunimon 9,522 Posted January 19 Wow this really is the most diverse cabinet. Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
Runway 24,879 Posted January 19 4 minutes ago, CreamyBagel said: So did he pick her for actual merit or for being trans/a token? Funny how people only ever talk about merit when it’s a minority. If it was a white man his merit wouldn’t even be questioned. Thats racism’s heritage 8 8 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter
bloody grammys 29,213 Posted January 19 13 minutes ago, CreamyBagel said: So did he pick her for actual merit or for being trans/a token? did you post this put of curiosity or because you're a transphobe? 『𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝』 2 1 Quote Share Link to post Share on other sites Facebook Twitter