Republican Pledges To VETO Anti-Trans Law

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"Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday that he plans to veto legislation that would ban transgender student-athletes from competing in girls sports.

The last-minute legislation passed the state House and Senate on Friday with the aim of prohibiting “biological males” from girls leagues, according to the Associated Press.

Several lawmakers indicated support for the bill, whose language was made public late Friday after lawmakers adjourned the legislative session.

“Even in the equine industry, they don’t run fillies against colts,” state Sen. David Hinkins, R-Orangeville, said.

Cox pledged to veto the legislation when it hits his desk, offering a message of support to the transgender community.

“Anyone that’s interacted with the transgender community understands how amazing they are and how difficult it can be for them,” Cox told the Salt Lake Tribune. “I don’t want to make things harder for them than they have to be.”"

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[skaldlouiscyphre]

Wow, a Republican choosing empathy over evil. These days that's a genuine surprise.

[Dobviews]

At least one GOP governor is doing the right thing, at least he is *listening.*

[Jennifer-zbdq]

My sister is 6"2 and built like a house. She is cis. But I feel like she is at an advantage because she's big as hell, and my 5"1 ass could never beat her at basketball. Can we put something into legislation here? No fair.

[rameneater]

This bill shouldn't even exist in the 1st place

[shmeeeee]

He will be ousted by his party in no time. Good job standing up though guy. We need republicans to be human again.

[Cloud-zblw]

Wow…I never thought there’s going to be any Republican who would care about trans.

[truthpower]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. It's always good to see a Republican get it right every once in a while. Bravo!

[martekindustries]

I am a transgender woman, I live in Utah. They are actually making alot of strides here with transgender thing surprisingly. There is also a group of Mormon that come to every pride march to show support for the LGBT+ community . Intersting times

[timtho]

Not only did he say it’s wrong .. but went further to say we’re with you and we will get thru this together 🤍👏🏾

[axiomt]

America is having a lot of trouble moving out of the 1930s

[jhill]

Idaho's governor needs to veto it's proposed repressive trans laws. The people of Texas and Florida need to veto their governors.

[timtho]

I’m shocked he made that statement wow 🌈

[obnoxiousbluebird]

Imagine being so socially oblivious you think its ok to assess and judge the body of a child who already spent so many years hating the body they were in!

[scotthallinan]

Wait where did they find a Republican that's still human?

[ModelsExInferis]

Good for them! It's nice to hear that my trans fam on the other side of the pond have someone in their corner, because as a British trans man all I ever hear from Americans is how much some of you outright detest us and wish we were either not born, or would just drop dead. And believe me, it's only marginally better here, but it is better. Trans people in America need allies more now than ever before!

This is why I subbed to TYT, I appreciate these stories guys, cheers!

[SuzzyWow]

How many parents out there have the money to pay for transitioning their underage child? I can't see this as a widespread issue in schools. Poverty probably a bigger issue in schools

[SKYRIDGENIGERIANDWARFS]

Ffs how fragile can the republicans be??

[nobleone]

Republicans to create a solution to something that isn’t a problem

[devinlupei]

"Woah, a Republican governor did something humane!" Exactly my thoughts!

[clintparsons]

Ever notice like 95% or the people who bitch about trans athletics aren’t actually athletes themselves? Relatively few athletes seem to care.