"Virginia Lt. Gov. Apologizes for Misgendering Lawmaker, Sparks Controversy"
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears referred to transgender lawmaker Sen. Danica Roem as "sir" during a session, prompting Roem to storm out of the Senate chamber in protest. Sears later offered an apology for upsetting Roem, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity.