Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears ‘Misgenders’ Transgender Senator Roem, Roem Storms Out Chamber

(Left) Virginia Republican Party lieutenant governor candidate Winsome Sears stands on stage with his family during an evening campaign rally at the Westfield Marriott Washington Dulles on November 2, 2021 in Chantilly, Virginia. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) / (R) Danica Roem, Democratic candidate for the 13th District House of Representatives seat. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) […]
Virginia Senate goes into recess twice after Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ‘misgenders’ transgender senator, who stormed away

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earl Sears was accused of misgendering a transgender senator, forcing the state Senate to adjourn. Earl Sears was in a debate with state Sen. Danica Roem when she referred to the transgender politician as “sir.” Rome walked out of the Senate chamber and Democrats demanded an apology from Earl Sears. They […]