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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Pete Buttigieg Reflects on His Coming Out Story--and How It Inspired His LGBTQ+ Rights Plan
In 2015, Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, came out publicly in an op-ed in the South Bend Tribune. Now, the Navy veteran and 2020 presidential hopeful has become the first openly gay candidate to lead a major-party campaign for the presidency—and this week, he introduced “Becoming Whole,” an 18-page plan that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. In an exclusive essay for OprahMag.com for National Coming Out Day, “Mayor Pete” reflects on his coming out process—and outlines his hope for the future of LGBTQ+ Americans.
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If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden