In a conversation with right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk on Newsom’s podcast, California governor Gavin Newsom contended that trans athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports was “deeply unfair.” But Senate Democrats voted unanimously Monday to block a GOP bill that would have banned trans athletes from women’s sports in schools. Arguing that trans sports participation should be a state- or local-level decision is an emerging Democratic strategy to counter Republican attacks on their support for trans rights. Is it better than abandoning trans Americans altogether? Probably. But it’s not a good look for the party out of power. I point you back thirty years to the same dirty ticks Republicans, now MAGA’s played on people to convince them gay men and women were not acceptable members of society.

Trans people have always existed. Now, they are organizing and asking for support from their cis allies. Will we let them down by allowing Democrats to conveniently sweep this under the table at the national level? YouCantBeatBlue says NO!