PICK’N’MIX
This month we’re celebrating Sandra Moran, a lesbian feminist who became Guatemala’s first openly gay member of the country’s Congress when she was elected last year. “In Guatemala to be a feminist is not welcomed, to be a lesbian, even less so,” she said. “But the fact that I have always been transparent about who I am took away that weapon from those who use misogynist, sexist, and homophobic attacks as a political strategy.” Moran added: “For the first time, the LGBT community feels represented in the organ of government which is meant to be representative. There’s a long way to go but it’s an important start.” Indeed it is. Well done, Sandra!