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Texas Congresswoman Johnson Champions LGBTQ+ Rights and Healthcare

11/21/2025

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Texas Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) is the first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South, reflecting on her first year in office as a stand against rising authoritarianism.
Johnson pursues bipartisan efforts on healthcare and consumer issues.
A court ruling reinstated Johnson's previous district lines after a gerrymander threatened her district.
Johnson emphasizes LGBTQ+ representation and urges Democrats to protect healthcare access amid funding debates.

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Texas Congresswoman Julie Johnson (D-TX) is the first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South, reflecting on her first year in office as a stand against rising authoritarianism.
Johnson pursues bipartisan efforts on healthcare and consumer issues.
A court ruling reinstated Johnson's previous district lines after a gerrymander threatened her district.
Johnson emphasizes LGBTQ+ representation and urges Democrats to protect healthcare access amid funding debates.