Midge Costanza was a real life social and political activist. She was the first woman to serve as American Political advisor to President Jimmy Carter and was a lifelong champion of gay and women's rights.
Although Midge was long rumored to be a lesbian, she remained closeted throughout her entire lifetime. She was outed after her death and, in Mrs. America, she is portrayed as gay and dating Jean O'Leary.
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