Why WA voters rebuffed Dems on I-638, even in blue wave election
www.seattletimes.com
As a blue wave washed across the U.S., Washington voters passed an initiative that the state’s Democratic Party opposed. There are multiple ways to understand why.

Opponents say [Washington state] voters were persuaded at least partly because the initiative and its boosters exploited deep-seated prejudices and misunderstandings about transgender people to erode their rights.

  • 🌞 Alexander Daychilde 🌞@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    but just feel uneasy with the nominal advantage of male puberty and it’s impact on women’s sports.

    I might agree if trans atheletes dominated the sports, but they are not.

    • TipRing@lemmy.worldEnglish
      121·
      1 day ago

      A good point. I certainly think if we start legislating people’s rights away it’s reasonable to ask “Is this actually a problem?” before proceeding.