Transgender delegation makes DNC ‘especially historic’ (plus 70% increase overall LGBT delegates!)

from the article:

Charlotte N.C. – The 2012 Democratic Convention proved to be reflective of the country’s “melting pot” moniker in multiple ways. The number of LGBT delegates is historical and record-breaking: 486 in total from every state in the country and a dramatic upswing from the 288 on board for the DNC in ’08.

“When you consider what it has been like in the past, it’s amazing,” said Barbara Casbar Siperstein, the first transgender member of the Democratic National Committee and a super delegate from New Jersey who participated in selecting of Charlotte as the site for the DNC. “This year is the first time there have been so many delegates from the trans community, so it makes us an especially historic moment for us.”

In total, there are 13 openly trans delegates. Several took time from their busy schedules to speak directly with qnotes. Here’s a look at who they are and some of their thoughts on President Obama, Charlotte, their role in the convention and their hopes for the future

link: http://goqnotes.com/17474/transgender-delegation-makes-dnc-especially-historic/