Mel Wymore is trasngender but that hasn’t stopped him from running for New York City Council. In this episode we talk Mel about the unique challenges faced when transgender people choose to get involved politically. We also discuss why LGBT people need to be involved in their communities and how you can get started. 

Check out Mel Wymore’s website. Plus some great articles about his campaign from LGBTQ Nation and NBC News. 

 
 
Social services organizations for the LGBTQ person without resources and support: Yes Institute in Miami, New York’s LGBT Center, and the Ackerman Institute for the Family.