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From growing up in a transit-rich community to working in Chicago’s transit network itself, Christian Díaz is all about connecting both people and places. Appointed to the Metra board in April 2026, Díaz is its first openly queer member. He comes wit

In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, whose experience includes serving as Georgia state