Virginia Delegate Danica Roem has made history by becoming the first openly transgender state senator in the South and the second in the United States. She won the election in Virginia’s 30th Senate district, despite facing an unprecedented deluge of anti-trans hate from her opponent. Her election is a major milestone for the LGBTQ community and a sign of progress for the state of Virginia.
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A 55-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia, died while attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day. Bystanders and rangers attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful. Park officials recommend that visitors plan their hikes carefully and be aware of their own physical limitations.