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This Congressman just showed everyone the exact right way to support transgender people 

On Wednesday, California Congressman Mike Honda did his part to combat the often difficult reality many transgender people face by expressing a sweet message of love and support for his own grandchild.

The tweet was sent in the wake of recent, encouraging political action on behalf of trans individuals. A new law could be on the horizon.

Breaking news: Man is decent human being, deserves praise

OR Breaking News: CONGRESS MAN shows support for a marginalized group when most would try to hide it away in the closet.

Breaking news: Man who has the power to help change things, not because he’s a straight white ally, but because he actually has power in the government, is yes, a decent human being, but also is potentially using his power as a congressman to help change things, for the better, for trans people.

BREAKING NEWS: HIS GRANDCHILD MAY BE ABLE TO ALSO USE THEIR GRANDFATHERS POWER AS A CONGRESSMAN TO CHANGE THINGS.

BREAKING NEWS: THIS IS A FUCKING GOOD THING.  it may not seem like a lot, and trust me, I will never pretend to know the trials of a trans person.  But, I do know that when someone has power as a representative of the government, they don’t always use it.  And from the looks of it, this man may intend to help change things, not only in his own state, but prehaps the whole country.