In what is shaping up to be one of the most extraordinary weeks in American presidential campaign history, Vice President Kamala Harris has surged to prominence as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Just a week ago, Harris was not running for president, but a whirlwind of activity and rapid delegate acquisition has vaulted her to the forefront of the race. In just 48 hours, Harris secured the necessary delegates to be elected by the Democratic National Committee (DNC), a feat that has galvanized her campaign. On July 23, she kicked off her campaign with a rally featuring Lesbian Senator Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin and a strong embrace of LGBTQ rights. Her campaign’s inclusive spirit continued with the release of her debut ad on July 25. Harris's campaign released its first ad, featuring a vibrant display of Pride flags and a stirring message set to Beyoncé's “Freedom,” which Beyoncé had granted permission to use just for Harris. Her campaign also managed to shatter records, raising an unprecedented $200 million in its first week. Addressing the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) convention on July 26, Harris criticized Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, highlighting the adverse effects of such anti-LGBTQ policies on educators and students. She declared, “We are in a fight for our most fundamental freedoms.” Talking about the far-right attacks on democratic values, she said, “And to this room of leaders, I say: Bring it on.” Ending the week on a high note, Harris made a historic cameo on the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9, marking the first appearance of a presidential candidate on the show. This week of remarkable achievements underscores Harris’s ability to lead the nation in the direction it deserves. #Queer Up Politics