Kyrsten Sinema: The Incredible Journey from Homeless Teen to Political Powerhouse

Kyrsten Sinema is an American politician and the first openly bisexual person elected to the U.S. Senate.

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She was born in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in a poor family.

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She was born in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in a poor family.

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Despite her difficult upbringing, Sinema graduated from Brigham Young University and later earned a law degree from Arizona State University.

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She began her political career as a state legislator in Arizona, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012.

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In 2018, Sinema became the first Democrat to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona in 30 years.

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She is known for her bipartisan approach to politics and her ability to work across party lines.

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In addition to her political career, Sinema is also a trained social worker and has worked on issues related to homelessness and mental health.

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Despite her difficult beginnings, Sinema has overcome many challenges to become a powerful and influential figure in American politics.

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