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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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[–] barooboodoo@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 week ago

You fell for it.

Uhhh I was replying to you but okay I guess. Other comments have sufficiently explained why sports aren't fair or safe so I won't retread that but yes the real issue is that he took the bait and threw trans people under the bus for basically no reason.