Transphobic Texas Democrat finds home for bigotry in state Republican Party
After losing her primary to a queer Black woman, Shawn Thierry decided to switch to the GOP.
September 03 2024 4:07 PM
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After losing her primary to a queer Black woman, Shawn Thierry decided to switch to the GOP.
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