Where does Tim Walz stand on queer and trans issues?

Kamala Harris picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate—and he has a long history with the LGBTQ2S+ community

Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket. But what does that choice—and Walz’s potential future as vice-president—mean for the LGBTQ2S+ community?

Waltz is a military veteran with a progressive track record across labour and education policies. But he also has what might be a surprisingly long history advocating for queer and trans folks dating back to starting a gay-straight alliance when he was a high school teacher in the ’90s. 

Senior editor Mel Woods breaks down five things you need to know about Tim Walz and his LGBTQ2S+ track record.

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