Staff Reports
Pennsylvania recently captured the nation’s attention by electing a transgender individual as mayor in Downingtown. Let’s put this into perspective: the so-called “first” transgender mayor. They call it historic. We call it an example of misguided liberal applause and a slap in the face to traditional values. Casting ballots based on identity politics has become the new norm for Democrats.
This mayor-elect, who hails from the progressive haven of Vermont, seems to think that parading gender identity is a bigger accomplishment than upholding conservative principles that have stood the test of time. The left would have us believe this election isn’t about gender, yet they can’t stop talking about it. It’s as if meritocracy has taken a backseat, while identity takes the wheel.
The next mayor of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, will be a man claiming he is a woman. Erica Deuso, a Democrat, is a self-proclaimed so-called transgender "female," marking the first such individual elected to a mayoral position in Pennsylvania history. "I… https://t.co/muvYRA42Ue pic.twitter.com/Z8bY0Saxz6
— The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) November 8, 2025
Let’s talk about why some people are celebrating. It’s not because this individual promises lower taxes or better city infrastructure. Oh no, it’s because they’re crossing off a box on the progressive checklist. They claim to be a good neighbor, yet promote policies that bring us closer to leftist chaos, not community unity.
Meanwhile, the so-called LGBTQ+ victory is framed as a push against alleged conservative “transphobia.” They’ve got it backwards. What about the rights of those who believe in biological truths? Instead, the left continues to paint any dissent as hate speech. This is manipulation masked as progress.
At a time when we should be focused on real issues—safety, education, and economic growth—this is what we get instead. With this obsession on identity over abilities, it’s worth asking: in this rush to embrace so-called progress, are we losing sight of what truly makes America great?
