Transgender Virginia state senator Danica Roem stormed out of the chamber after she was referred to as 'sir' by the lieutenant governor. The remark caused the legislature to go into recess twice, with footage since emerging of the exchange between the two. Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears initially refused to apologize, but later addressed the chamber, saying 'I am not here to upset anyone, I am here to do the job that the people of Virginia have called me to do. #danicaroem #virginia #politics
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Transgender Virginia state senator Danica Roem stormed out of the chamber after she was referred to as 'sir' by the lieutenant governor. The remark caused the legislature to go
Virginia state senator Danica Roem exits chamber when referred to as 'sir' by lieutenant governor, causing legislature recess. Watch the heated exchange unfold. # ...
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Danica Roem has made history as the first openly transgender person elected to a US state legislature. Get the full story here: http://bit.ly/2m5doHB | VICE Video
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