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BREAKING: Utah Legislature Overrides Gov. Cox’s Veto of Anti-Trans Sports Ban
Governor's Veto Noted Only Four Transgender Athletes Playing High School Sports in Utah
Today, the Utah House and Senate overrode Gov. Spencer Cox’s veto of House Bill 11 – a bill that bans transgender students from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
So not only did the governor try to veto the bill that the senate and house then proceeded to push through regardless, but he highlighted something I think is worth focusing on.Gov. Cox cited high suicide rates among transgender youth and added that there are only four transgender students playing high school sports in Utah, and only one playing girls sports.
“Four kids who aren’t dominating or winning trophies or taking scholarships. Four kids who are just trying to find some friends and feel like they are a part of something. Four kids trying to get through each day,” Gov. Cox wrote in the letter. “Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few...."
That's right. The state legislature of Utah pushed through a bill that targets literally ONE PERSON. And as he said, those kids aren't winning or dominating either. How insane is it that the government of an entire state felt the need to step into a situation that effects a single child.there are only four transgender students playing high school sports in Utah, and only one playing girls sports.
He's a Republican so I'm sure there is plenty I disagree with him on, but I think he nailed this one.
“Rarely has so much fear and anger been directed at so few"
A record number of anti-transgender bills were filed in 2021, largely focused on denying transgender youth the ability to receive gender-affirming care and participate in school athletics programs. Even more anti-transgender legislation is on track to be filed in 2022. There are more than 320 anti-LGBTQ+ bills under consideration in state legislatures across the country.