The measure bars transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Lawmakers expect it to be challenged in courts.
Tag: Transgender and Transsexuals
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Asked to Define ‘Woman’ at Hearing
Senator Marsha Blackburn tried to get Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to give a definition of “woman,” as part of a diatribe against transgender rights.
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Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender-Athlete Bill
The bill would have barred transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, rejected the measure passed by lawmakers in his party.
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Lauren Hough Loses Lambda Prize Nomination After a Twitter Feud
Her essay collection was removed from contention in the category of best lesbian memoir after she went on Twitter to defend a forthcoming Sandra Newman novel from charges that it was transphobic.
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Bucking Republican Trend, Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb nixed legislation that would have blocked transgender girls from playing school sports. Eleven states have enacted similar bills this year.