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In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness” (www.texastribune.org)
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DALLAS — Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico on Wednesday said he opposed transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports “if it endangers safety or fairness,” reversing course on previous positions he took while in the Texas House opposing restrictions on trans athletes.

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[–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

What an absolutely unhinged takeaway, not to mention a total straw man...

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I do not trust anyone who celebrates abandoning vulnerable minorities.

    And I do not care if you want to make ableist insults about it.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    Well... Now that it's so abundantly clear that you're unwilling to discuss this in good faith, I think my part in this conversation is officially over.

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