Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday that he and his husband, Chasten, have become parents.

"For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. We're overjoyed to share that we've become parents!" the former presidential candidate wrote on Twitter. "The process isn't done yet and we're thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us. We can't wait to share more soon."

Ron: Pete and his husband keep breaking new ground for gay people. We are living in a new age not like any time in all of history when politicians, not to mention sports players, and people in high and regular places, can fulfill their dreams that were always afforded only to straight people, but never before possible to gay people.