Congresswoman Sarah McBride: (Don’t) Ignore Outsiders | How to (Not) Kill Your Community
In this episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with Congresswoman Sarah McBride on why we shouldn’t just accept that some people are outsiders, or worse, our enemies.
Sarah McBride is the U.S. Representative for Delaware’s at-large congressional district. Before winning her seat in 2024, she served as a Delaware State Senator, where she championed LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare access, and paid family leave. McBride first gained national recognition in 2016 as the first openly transgender person to speak at a major party convention. She previously worked as the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, advocating for non-discrimination protections nationwide. Born and raised in Wilmington, she earned a degree in political science from American University in Washington, D.C.
About How to (Not) Kill Your Community:
Delaware Community Foundation President & CEO Stuart Comstock-Gay gathers insights from remarkable experts across Delaware, each offering their perspective on what it takes to build and sustain thriving communities for the long haul.
About the Delaware Community Foundation:
The DCF stands at the intersection of generosity and community transformation. It manages charitable funds, advises donors and grants to nonprofits to cultivate the future of philanthropy in Delaware. Our mission is to expand opportunity for all by helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations focus their generosity where it can create the greatest impact statewide. Through convening, connecting, providing leadership on important issues and investing in community needs, the DCF empowers Delawareans to build a stronger, more vibrant future. https://delcf.org/