Sen. Sarah McBride
@SarahEMcBride
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Delaware State Senator & Democrat for Congress. Family, coffee, and bold change. 💛Tomorrow WILL be different.
Wilmington, Delaware
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I’m excited to share that I'm running for Congress!
In Delaware, we’ve proven that small states can do BIG things. It’s time to do it again. 🧵
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BREAKING: Come January, a trans woman will walk into the capitol built by Jefferson to take her seat in the Virginia legislature. Danica Roem will raise her right hand, swear an oath, and, will become the first out trans person to be elected to and serve in a state legislature.
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I received this email from a man who enthusiastically voted for Donald Trump, but who happened to pick up my book.
Sometimes I wonder whether it is still possible to speak across the political divide. Today is not one of those days.
#TomorrowWillBeDifferent
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We did it. We won the general election.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Elect women.
Elect Black women.
Elect queer women.
Elect trans women.
Elect Muslim women.
Elect Latina women.
Elect disabled women.
Elect Jewish women.
Elect low-income women.
Elect Muslim women.
Elect Native American women.
Elect immigrant women.
Elect women.
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I’m sorry... I can’t resist:
How it started. How it’s going.
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I'm getting texts and emails from parents of trans youth from across the country all saying the same thing:
"This morning I got to tell my kid that transgender people were just elected to city councils and a state legislature."
Last night will save lives.
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I'm seeing a lot of Republicans post pictures of Oprah interacting with Harvey Weinstein as proof that she's unqualified to run for president.
So here's a pic of Donald Trump with an accused serial assaulter.
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I hope tonight shows an LGBTQ kid that our democracy is big enough for them, too.
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Today is the day! At around 2PM I will be officially sworn in as the Senator from the First Senate District. I’m excited!
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I'm proud to call
@JoeBiden
a friend and ally.
When I came out, Beau joined us at the front lines of the fight to pass landmark protections for trans folks in Delaware. In this campaign, Joe Biden has carried forward that legacy. Their support has made so much possible.
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When I came out,
@JoeBiden
told me, “Beau is so proud of you.”
Today, Mr. President-elect, Beau is so proud of you. We are all so proud of you.
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@BetsyDeVosED
on Thursday: it hurts my feelings when people say I’m not defending the rights of all students.
Betsy DeVos’ Department of Education today: we won’t be defending the rights of trans students.
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We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
We won't be erased.
#WeWontBeErased
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And we won't stop fighting.
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This happened to me earlier today. We had just concluded a really powerful meeting with parents of transgender youth and members of Congress and I won't let this incident diminish the love, pride and solidarity that filled that room just moments before.
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History tonight in Minnesota as Andrea Jenkins wins a seat on the Minneapolis City Council, becoming the first out Black trans woman elected to public office in America. So far, two trans women elected tonight!
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Anne Hathaway had a message for a 10-year-old transgender girl named Ella who wrote Anne a letter. Ella named herself after Anne's character in Ella Enchanted.
In the letter, Ella thanked Anne for having the courage to be an ally.
Anne's response brought everyone to tears.
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A man who received 5 deferments from Vietnam is threatening the careers of 15,000 trans troops. Reprehensible, unpatriatic, and dangerous.
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When I was sworn in, I asked two trans youth to be by my side and to hold my bible because I wanted to make clear to any trans kid who was watching:
You may feel alone, but there are elected officials who are standing right beside you every step of the way. You are valued.
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Me: Wanna make anti trans activists’ heads explode?
@pwcdanica
: uh yeah.
Me: let’s take a picture together in the White House in front of the President’s podium.
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Clint Eastwood was born in 1930. Let's start a list of things that weren't considered racist when he was growing up.
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The real work begins tomorrow.
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I’m absolutely overjoyed to share that tonight, we won the primary. I am the Democratic nominee for Delaware’s First Senate District.
We are proving what is possible when neighbors come together.
Join us now:
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Another exciting victory: out trans man Tyler Titus won a seat on the Erie School Board, making home Pennsylvania's first out trans elected official! Congrats, Tyler!
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I didn't think this week could get any better until this.
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So I think it's finally become clear: we are living in the timeline where Biff gets the sports almanac.
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As Delaware continues to face the Covid crisis, it’s time to get to work to invest in the policies that will make a difference for working families.
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I just had the privilege of voting for myself in the general election.
To anyone who worries that their truth and their dreams are mutually exclusive, know that change is possible. Know that your voice matters. Know that you can do this, too. 💗
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Lots of arsonists clutching their pearls on the senate floor over the fire they themselves started.
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@TheElliotPage
Congrats, Elliot! We are all lucky to bear witness to your authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion. You've blazed so many trails before and continue to do so. Thank you.
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Today, Senator
@ewarren
announced she is supporting ME. Yes, me! Her investment in my race - and races like mine around the country - is a powerful reminder that when we all come together, we can make real change. I couldn’t be more proud today.
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If the media doesn't always have to say "Gerald Ford, born Leslie Lynch King..." in every article about the 38th president, then why do y'all feel the need to use trans people's birth names in stories that have literally nothing to do with our birth names?
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I’ve spent my life standing up so that people can have dignity, peace of mind, and a fair shot at staying afloat and getting ahead. Our neighbors still need someone to fight for them. That's why I'm running for State Senate.
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@BetsyDeVosED
says it's hurtful when she's criticized for failing to uphold the rights of all students.
She should try being a trans student, a survivor of sexual assault, a student with a disability, or any of the students she has turned her back on as Education Secretary.
Betsy DeVos: It's “hurtful to me when I’m criticized for not upholding the rights of students"
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Tulsi Gabbard: assigned Republican at birth.
NEW: Hawaii Rep.
@TulsiGabbard
introduces bill called ‘Protect Women’s Sports Act’ — would clarify Title IX protections to be based on biological sex, which would impact transgender athletes participating in athletic programs for women and girls
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Trump claims he didn’t know Beau. I did.
Trump would have been lucky to be inspired by Beau’s example.
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In many ways, my story begins with Andy. I miss him every day, but I feel closer to him knowing I am working towards our shared vision for the future: one with dignity for everyone.
Happy Valentine's Day, Andy.
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Tonight sends a powerful signal that candidates like me can win.
Everyone deserves to see themselves in government, to follow their dreams, and to be accepted by their community.
I will never take for granted the honor of carrying that mantle.
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Freshmen senators texting each other like “👀 did you get your official notification today, too?! 😍”
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My mother has had two glasses of wine, which now means I’m listening to a 30 minute screed about how much she despises Lindsey Graham.
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Nearly 4000 words for JK Rowling to come out as Mike Pence feels a bit excessive.
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Thank you, but the trans community will pass on this opportunity.
Scoop: Caitlyn Jenner explores run for California governor as Newsom faces recall .. convos w GOP consultants underway. w
@alaynatreene
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"Education is the civil rights issue of our time" he says a week after rescinding guidance protecting trans students.
#AddressToCongress
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Any Republican member of Congress who votes in favor of the objection at this point is clearly and explicitly endorsing today’s violence.
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@GBBranstetter
I'd love to see a trans woman break the media code by just legally changing her name to "transgender woman."
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There are legit critiques of the
#RoyalWedding
, but if yours is that it's vapid and doesn't impact us, I hope you've never cared about sports before...
Society praises male-dominated cultural events, while it mocks cultural events disproportionately enjoyed by women audiences.
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I received a lot of messages - some kind, some not - after I presided over last week’s hearing on an anti-trans bill. This one from a trans kid stuck with me.
Representation in government isn’t everything, but it’s not nothing. It’s a foundation. It’s comfort. And it’s hope.
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As a smokey eye wearing press secretary, I’d love for someone to say I have a perfect smokey eye.
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I appreciate all those who reached out to me today to make sure that I'm safe, but I'm a lowly STATE senator, not a U.S. Senator.
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Misgendering me and hurling anti-trans comments at me is not going to diminish my resolve to vote for gun safety measures like the assault weapons ban that is currently before us.
In fact, six years after the Pulse Nightclub, it is simply a reminder that we must
#DisarmHate
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The sad truth is that this kind of harassment is the reality for far too many transgender people, particularly trans women of color, across the country and around the world.
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LGBTQ people in 30 states still do not have clear protections from discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces.
Today, the
#EqualityAct
will be introduced to ensure LGBTQ people are protected nationwide, while enhancing protections for everyone at the same time.
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Today I stand in solidarity with all those who face harassment for merely seeking their rights: women, both trans and cis, workers, immigrants, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and Black, Latinx, Asian and indigenous people.
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Growing up, I never thought I'd be able to vote for someone like me.
I just got to vote for myself for the Delaware State Senate.
Such a surreal, unforgettable moment.
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Four years ago today, I became the first out transgender person to address the Democratic National Convention.
Now, I’m running for the Delaware State Senate to secure opportunity and dignity for everyone. I can only win with your support:
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Seven years ago, my parents and I drove down to Legislative Hall to testify before the Delaware State Senate and to urge them to pass the Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act. (1/9)
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This morning I walked down the staircase and broke down in tears when I realized I could say, “Merry Christmas” to my family.
We are free! Thank
@realDonaldTrump
, we are free at last!
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When you ask trans people to be patient while society has a conversation, you're asking us to watch our *one* life pass by without respect.
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From anti-trans bills to discrimination in the military to banning the word "transgender" for the CDC, there is a not-so-subtle effort to erase trans people from public life.
But we aren't going anywhere and we are fighting back. This is our country, too.
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Shut up.
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Right wing media has picked this up because it is apparently controversial when asked if the United States will elect a transgender president to respond "eventually."
Sarah McBride says US will "eventually" elect a transgender president
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Hey,
@realDonaldTrump
, the
#LGBTQ
community will not be erased! Tonight,
@HRC
partnered with
@BellVisuals
to project the 7 banned CDC words onto the Trump Hotel.
To quote a better president, we will not go quietly into the night!
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My brother and his husband just welcomed a new baby boy and their three year old daughter FaceTimed me and screamed “can I show you MY new baby?!”
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CNN is right to use the term "insurrectionists" and to call this an "attempted coup." This is shameful and is a direct result of the rhetoric and actions of Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and Josh Hawley.
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Today, I chaired a committee hearing on a cruel anti-trans bill introduced by one of my GOP colleagues. For years, trans people have had to go before anti-trans lawmakers in the big chair. Today, anti-trans forces had to come before a trans person in the big chair – me. (🧵)
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"Courage is not the absence of fear, it's the assessment that something is more important than fear."
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford should not have to do this, but her courage is inspiring to me as a survivor. Thank you, Dr. Ford.
#IBelieveSurvivors
#KavanaughHearings
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I’m proud to be trans.
Being out can be powerful, but also a privilege. Not every person feels safe coming out, and they no are no less LGBTQ than those who do.
On this
#NationalComingOutDay
, let us recommit to building a world where everyone is safe living authentically.
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Throughout the incident, I thought about the trans youth who have to experience their hostility and bullying day-in and day-out in the United Kingdom.
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Historic day for trans people: Danica Roem, Phillipe Cunningham, Andrea Jenkins, and Kristen Bowde are on the ballot in VA, MN, and NY!
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And I ask that you take a moment to amplify the powerful and moving meeting we had just concluded with so many inspiring parents of trans youth:
HRC Foundation's Parents for Transgender Equality Council Meet with Congressional Transgender Equality Task Force
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Thanks to all who watched and all who fight for LGBT rights. Here are my
#DemConvention
remarks!
#DemsInPhilly
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This parking garage kiosk is very optimistic about our capacity to make progress.
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I hope I did my community justice. We are strong and resilient and change is coming.
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Danica's victory is politics at its best: not the art of the possible, but the art of making the impossible possible. What once seemed impossible, that we could live our truth and pursue our dreams all at the same time, is now very possible. (1/2)
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Calling Donald Trump illegitimate because of Russian interference is not the same as calling Barack Obama illegitimate because he is black.
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The MAGA right is afraid of trans people speaking.
They’re afraid of trans people showing joy.
They’re afraid of trans people living.
They know when we speak, when we show joy, and when we live out loud, we win. And they’re using the full power of the state to try to stop us.
I have been informed that during tomorrow’s floor session there will be a motion to either censure or expel me.
I've also been told I'll get a chance to speak. I will do as I have always done—rise on behalf of my constituents, in defense of my community, & for democracy itself.
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You can almost hear the scary music that will be added in documentaries thirty years from now when you watch a Trump rally on TV.
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I should say accused and admitted serial assaulter.*
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The other out legislators and I are forming an LGBTQ equality caucus and we're meeting with some advocates soon. I just sent a calendar invite to everyone that says, "Please review this necessary prep material before our meeting" with a link to the music video for Cher's Believe.
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We’re kidding ourselves if we think the GOP won’t nuke the filibuster themselves the moment they have a majority.
The GOP was willing to overturn an election. In what world would abolishing the filibuster be a bridge too far for them?
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I want to tweet with the confidence and sass of a 187 year old dictionary.
'Yes': an affirmative reply
'No': a negative answer
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If you are defending the Electoral College by complaining about the power of "population centers" in a national popular vote, please replace the words "population centers" with "people."
Then add in "mostly people of color."
Doesn't sound as good, now, does it?
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.
@BetoORourke
is one of the most gifted political figures I’ve ever witnessed.
Fifty. Five. Thousand. People. In. Austin.
Channel your rage into organizing, registering people to vote, canvassing. We can do this.
Vote
@BetoORourke
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When I came out, Vice President Biden was one of the first people to call me. He, Jill, Beau, and the whole family never hesitated to show me unconditional love and support, and led the way for others to do the same.
For all the hard-won progress we've made in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, we're not done — not nearly. That's why I just released my plan to advance LGBTQ+ equality in America and around the world:
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Allowing the transgender troop ban to go into effect significantly harms trans troops. This is exactly why courts can issue preliminary injunctions so that even potential harm is avoided while the courts decide. This news pulls the rug right out from under trans service members.
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The first time the US Vice President has been alone in this room with a woman in four years.
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Not included in friends: trans kids, LGBTQ refugees and immigrants, LGBTQ ppl with health needs, or LGBTQ people who live on the earth.
I am proud to support my LGBTQ friends and the LGBTQ Americans who have made immense contributions to our society and economy.
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I was on Disney Channel and my 12 year old self is freaking out a bit.
.
@TrevorFlanny
and
@BabyAriel
sit down with Sarah McBride, State Senator of Delaware, to talk about what it’s like to be the first in her space, and what empowers her to be the change she wishes to see in the world.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#ThanksToHer
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This morning I'm particularly moved by the fact that we have so many women running for president.
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I'm crying. I almost can't believe it.
So many have worked so hard for this day. The work is *far* from over, but this is a monumental step in the fight for justice and equality for all.
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The cognitive dissonance that is required for Bill Maher to chastise
@PeteButtigieg
for mentioning the trans kids because Maher thinks it makes Pete less electable while simulateasly trying to goad Pete into insulting people of faith (which he never would) is absolutely stunning.
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You are loved, you are worthy, and we are gonna fight like hell for you.
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Imagine being so extreme in your determined hatred of trans kids that REPUBLICAN governors are vetoeing your bills weekly.
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