As Hispanic Heritage Month, LGBTQ History Month and the final sprint of election season converge, two queer Latinas in politics want you to know that your vote could make history.
We each come from families that faced discrimination simply for who they are, and we each live with intersectionality that opponents have tried to use against us.
But the truth is, we’re proud of all parts of our identities, and we know that our life experiences have made us the leaders we are today.
Many of us who are children and grandchildren of immigrants learn early on that hard work and perseverance are necessary for success.