Agard: Republicans’ War on Trans Kids Continues |
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Commentary |
Written by Melissa Agard Press |
Wednesday, 12 July 2023 14:09 |
“For years, Republicans have attacked transgender and non-binary individuals to score cheap political points with their extreme base. The anti-trans sports ban proposed by my Republican colleagues does not rely on facts, but rather misinformation and scare tactics.
“Organizations like the International Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, the National Women’s Hockey League, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have enacted gender inclusive policies and allowed transgender athletes to compete with their peers. There is simply no good reason to further isolate an already vulnerable group as my Republican colleagues have chosen to do today. “Let the kids play. |
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