Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro was the first 2020 Democratic presidential candidate to mark International Pronouns Day Wednesday.
“Using someone’s correct pronouns—and giving your own—isn’t difficult. I’m Julián Castro, he/him/él,” Castro tweeted.
“It takes one extra breath to help people feel seen and respected. I think that’s worth it. #PronounsDay” he continued.
Using someone’s correct pronouns—and giving your own—isn’t difficult.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) October 16, 2019
I’m Julián Castro, he/him/él.
It takes one extra breath to help people feel seen and respected. I think that’s worth it. #PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/02v65k3HXx
"Someone reminded us that it really is hard for some people, and can trigger anxiety or dysphoria. I’m grateful to learn how to be more inclusive of people all genders," Castro also tweeted.
Someone reminded us that it really is hard for some people, and can trigger anxiety or dysphoria. I’m grateful to learn how to be more inclusive of people all genders.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) October 16, 2019
But Castro was not the only 2020 candidate to embrace introducing himself with his pronouns. Sens. Cory Booker
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Charlotte Clymer, the press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign, tweeted that South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg has added his pronouns to his Twitter bio. And Chasten, too!
— Charlotte Clymer️ (@cmclymer) October 16, 2019
There are now six presidential candidates who have their pronouns in their Twitter bios:
Cory Booker
Julian CastroJulian CastroJulian Castro announces relaunch of 'Adios Trump!' shirts to raise money for young immigrants Sanders says Democrats should have given more speaking time to progressives Castro says DNC should have put more Latino speakers on stage from beginning MORE
Kamala Harris
Tom Steyer
Elizabeth Warren#PronounsDay pic.twitter.com/vLbZYrY8TS
International Pronouns Day was marked Wednesday to “make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace,” according to the day’s website. It began in 2018.
“Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities,” the website said.
