talked to us about why they chose to get involved in politics, what challenges they’ve faced along the way, and the joys of representing their communities. imperméable trench “You know, it is possible to be a trans person in elected office and be well supported. And the fact that I am a black queer trans person who was able to win my election and serve my community —one of the most diverse communities imperméable trench What do you do to find perspective or regain hope when you feel hopeless, lost, or shot down by others?Gerri Cannon: imperméable trench The reality is that coming out as queer in Hollywood is a problem not because of the actors or artists themselves, but because Hollywood still doesn’t know what to do with queer actors. The myth that queer peoplearen’t marketable imperméable trench