Brown, queer, transgender, and not Christian: Meet the new wave of progressive lawmakers

Tuesday night was historic. Amid high turnout across Virginia, New Jersey, Washington, and elsewhere, voters elected a range of progressive candidates, many whose victories signify the first time queer and transgender people, communities of color, and religious minorities will be represented in office.

Here are a few of the next wave of diverse U.S. lawmakers.

Danica Roem, Virginia

Manassas Park Democrat Danica Roem triumphed over one of Virginia’s most socially conserv...