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Justice Laurie Earl Makes History By Joining The 3rd District Court of Appeal
After being unanimously confirmed by the Senate, lesbian Justice Laurie Earl was sworn in on January 6 to serve as a judge for California’s 3rd District Court of Appeal. She becomes only the fifth openly LGBTQ federal judge and only the tenth woman on the 3rd federal appeals court bench.
As we celebrate these trailblazing women, it's important to remember that there is still much work to be done. We must continue to fight for equality and justice until all members of the LGBTQ community are able to achieve their dreams, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. To learn more about the progress being made in the world of queer politics, check out this article on lesbian women in politics.