Individual Democrats are more likely to be trans friendly in general, but in a state like Utah are afraid to be out about their politics. If we advocate for more trans friendly community leaders, who are usually Democrat, we can improve trans people’s lives at the local level.

There appear to be some other great people starting their own runs and I will post about them when they are off the ground a little.

This is a big reason why I am running for public office now. Be the change you want to be in the world, or some nonsense like that.

That makes sense. No matter who the candidate is for any elected position, I will lobby, fight, protest until they have a positive position on trans rights, even if I have to run against them to make that fact known.

Sorry if my comment came off in a way that suggested that you personally don’t support trans rights. Most Democrats and many others support trans rights and show love to our community. This is the reason it is so easy for a candidate to support trans rights and still get the votes they need.

Newsom was unlikely to get my primary vote long before his podcast debacle. I don't think he's actually going to make it as the nominee because at the end of the day, he's the sort of triangulator most of the base is sick of.

That said, I will grant him the opportunity to do better on trans rights.

The bar for winning over trans people is very low. Basically saying we won’t take away your rights, or your children’s rights, to healthcare and the right to legally exist as your authentic self. Almost no resources need to be spent on winning our vote, but we still get blamed for the loss.

As problematic as the LDS church may be for many, it is a shame that several feel that they have to choose one or the other when it comes to living authentically. I am one of those who felt they had to choose the other, but I do find value in my good experiences from my time in the faith.

I know of a couple up here in Northern Utah. I have heard of some controversy involving one of the ones in salt lake and the local indivisible chapter, but I don’t know very many details.