The Democratic Debate & Acknowledgement of Trans Community Issues

Last night’s first round of Democratic presidential debate was a lot if you tuned in. Some candidates gained new ground, others didn’t perform so well, some self destructed their chances. What’s important is that issues involving the Trans community were mentioned.

Why was that important? Well because that the Trans community is one of the most overlooked groups. Before I continue. As a cis gender heterosexual (cishet), you maybe wondering why am I writing about this? As a cishet male my demographic is quite responsible to stop and speak up on any/all injustices our Trans brothers and sisters face — This will tie into the larger point of this article.

During the entire debate trans issues were mentioned only twice. Once by Julián Castro and the other by Cory Booker. Castro spoke on the matter of reproductive choice and access also extending being available to Trans individuals. Booker noted the violence the community faces, particularly that of Black Trans women.