Democredemption

Most of us have devoted a good chunk of our time to cursing the lack of decent leadership in this country, but I’m going to switch things up this time, y’all! Because any change in the disastrous course we’re currently on will require some sort of leadership, we desperately need to find and support intelligent, in-touch, sincere leaders. I have started doing my homework regarding the individuals throughout the US who have shown themselves willing to devote their lives to serving as leaders. Some are a part of our current political game, some are academics, some are out in the world doing awesome things I’ve never even imagined. All of them deserve a hell of a lot more attention.

Here’s the first "Leader Status” Profile:


Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy

Dan Malloy’s 2010 Gubernatorial campaign in Connecticut was based on his support of the LGBT community, social safety nets and abolition of the death penalty. After becoming Governor, Malloy signed legislation to protect the transgender community by making it illegal to discriminate based on "gender identity or expression” and he helped Connecticut become the 17^th state to abolish capital punishment.

Malloy is known for his “controversial statements” including (my personal favorite) referring to Ron Paul as “an idiot”.

In addition to this, Malloy suffers from Dyslexia and is a strong advocate for individuals with learning disabilities. He states, "I had great difficulty and people thought I would never be successful in life…. ‘Mentally retarded' was the term that was used. That's what I was thought to be."

Check out all his stances at OnTheIssues.

What a badass!