Transgender politician poised for historic win in Catholic Philippines

[traci_k]

Transgender politician poised for historic win in Catholic Philippines

https://www.yahoo.com/news/transgender-politician-poised-historic-win-catholic-philippines-051304486.html?ref=gs

AFP via Yahoo News
Ayee Macaraig
AFP
May 4, 2016

Geraldine Roman blows kisses to curious crowds and serenades them with a love song as she proudly campaigns to be the first transgender lawmaker in the mainly Catholic Philippines.

The 49-year-old member of a powerful political family has a strong chance to win a seat in the nation's lower house in Monday's elections, in what would be a remarkable breakthrough for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
**********************************
Starting to feel hopeful again for the world.