Leigh Finke, a dude in a dress who looks exactly like a dude in a dress, is USA Today’s latest nominee for Women of the Year for the state of Minnesota.
Man, if I were a woman in Minnesota I’d be pretty pissed right now.
Here’s a picture of Leigh Finke:
Nah. I’m just kidding. This is actually Leigh Finke:
According to SC Times,
Leigh Finke is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country. The program launched in 2022 as a continuation of Women of the Century, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. Meet this year’s honorees at womenoftheyear.usatoday.com.
Leigh Finke has always fought to change the world for the better.
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Growing up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Finke was always interested in politics but never planned to be a political candidate herself. In November after her first bid for public office, Finke became the first transgender legislator appointed to the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning 81% of the vote in her district.
Finke has been an activist for transgender and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as Black Lives Matter, almost her whole life.
After transitioning in 2017 Finke said politics began hitting “a lot closer to home.” Witnessing national and coordinated attacks against the rights of transgender people and others in her community motivated her to be the representation Minnesota was lacking.
Finke is USA TODAY’s honoree for Women of the Year for the state of Minnesota.
Men are soooooo awesome that we’re now even better at being women!!!
Flex!
