.thereidout Blog: In defiance of scientific evidence, Republicans in Texas are preparing to take a historic step toward repressing trans rights for young people. And they may have the votes to do it.
"Trans kids are not decimating their cisgender peers in sports. That’s not a real thing that’s happening.”
Evidence appears to support his claim. In reality, LGBTQ children participate in sports at a lower rate than that of the broader youth population in the United States. Nearly 1 in 3 LGBTQ children play organized sports, which is lower than the national average by roughly 20 percentage points, according toWhat’s more, trans children suffer disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression and suicide,. These are hindrances to athletic success — not boosters.
Since January, Texas has reportedly considered more than 50 bills that target trans people, particularly youth.Schelling’s organization has helped coordinate protests and witness testimony on anti-trans bills Proponents of anti-trans bills are “continuing to have a conversation that dehumanizes trans kids across the board,” he said.
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