>> in the political world dr. rachel levine became the first openly transgender official nominated by the senate. >> i think it demonstrates how important equality and fairness is and that anything is possible. >> she now serves as assistant health secretary for a democratic president when california caitlyn jenner hopes to become a republican governor. >> now i enter a different kind of race, arguably, my most important one yet, to save california. >> oscar-nominated actor elliott paige recently came out as transgender, opening up to oprah about the moments that have brought happiness. >> it's -- it's being able to touch my chest and, um -- feel comfortable in my body for