The transgender community is small — yet they face a staggering share of harassment, violence, and political attacks. Too often they are scapegoated by cynical, opportunistic politicians who exploit fear for power. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and peace. May we stand together and work for justice for all communities. | Cory Booker

On this day in 2010: Phyllis Frye is appointed an associate Judge for the City of Houston, Texas. Frye was the first transgender judge appointed in the United States. On April 28 2013, Frye was presented with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Transgender Foundation of America. Speaking about being the first trans appointed judge in the US, Frye said: "You know how people introduce themselves when they’re speaking and they give their pronouns? Well, I say, ‘I’m Phyllis Frye and my pronouns are Ju