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Poland's Only Transgender MP, May Become Deputy Parliament Speaker

Photo ~ Anna Grodzka, Poland's first-ever transsexual lawmaker arrives at Polish Parliament, on Oct. 24, 2011. Grodzka may be nominated to fill an open position as a deputy speaker in the parliament. (WOJTEK RADWANSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Anna Grodzka, Poland's Only Transgender MP, May Become Deputy Parliament Speaker
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The first openly transgender member of the Polish parliament may soon occupy one of the governing body's top positions.

Anna Grodzka, 58, was elected to parliament in the 2011 general election and belongs to the liberal-leaning Palikot's Movement, the third-largest political party in Poland. After her victory, Grodzka told the Associated Press that she was elected by voters who "wanted a modern Poland, a Poland open to variety, a Poland where all people would feel good regardless of their differences."

Grodzka, who underwent her sex-change operation in 2010, confirmed to Polish television news channel TVN 24 that she would serve as deputy speaker, if her party supports her. Palikot told TVN 24 that the final decision will be announced Thursday.

The Warsaw Business Journal notes that if Grodzka is nominated, she would almost certainly face opposition. Poland is a historically Roman Catholic country, and Grodzka's own home district includes the devout city of Krakow, a former home of Pope John Paul II.

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She won election, because nobody knew she's transsexual. She's a member of small party organised in a few months before election which was a response again two main parties, which many Poles were tired of.
This party is weak, after almost 2 years has no solid programme and I'm pretty sure they will loose next election. It's not even left winged party, it's just a bunch of weirdos.
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She won election, because nobody knew she's transsexual. She's a member of small party organised in a few months before election which was a response again two main parties, which many Poles were tired of.

This party is weak, after almost 2 years has no solid programme and I'm pretty sure they will loose next election. It's not even left winged party, it's just a bunch of weirdos.
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