BREAKING: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Tuesday that sought to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. The Republican-controlled Legislature passed the bill, which Evers criticized as 'anti-LGBTQ' and 'hateful and discriminatory.' Evers emphasized that his decision was aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ students, asserting that every child deserves respect, support, and the opportunity to participate in sports with their peers. This move has sparked a wide range of reactions, with supporters praising the governor for standing up for transgender students' rights, while opponents argue it compromises the integrity of female sports and safety.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed legislation barring biological males from competing in female scholastic sports, saying he refused to align with states passing "radical policies targeting LGBTQ individuals." https://t.co/PnhaH7uV9M
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Wisconsin governor vetoes school sports restrictions for trans students https://t.co/J7aFE1KKmz https://t.co/woT7vPOJKT
Wisconsin governor vetoes ban on biological males in female sports https://t.co/DQi6Xn5MGE
Wisconsin's governor vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/QRHDrULvlg
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that would ban transgender and some intersex children from playing on sex-segregated school sports teams, saying that he has repeatedly warned he would veto any 'anti-LGBTQ' legislation sent to his desk https://t.co/QGCpu5gPDT https://t.co/oC4lrUXBcR
⚠️ WISCONSIN GOVERNOR VETOES SCHOOL SPORTS RESTRICTIONS FOR TRANS STUDENTS Full Story → https://t.co/iedJPiLpZM Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Tuesday that would ban transgender and some intersex children from playing on sex-segregated school sports teams,…
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers rejected a proposal to ban transgender student-athletes from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity, calling the legislation “hateful and discriminatory.” https://t.co/KJPl5QSL4a
Wisconsin Gov Tony Evers Vetos Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes https://t.co/9Kvzd1PmQM
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Thank you, Gov. Evers, for protecting Wisconsin's trans students' freedom to play! Every kid deserves the chance to play with their friends, challenge themselves, and learn the lessons of sportsmanship and teamwork. #LetKidsPlay https://t.co/F6lXBvAVxd
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a bill that would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/YXSG5QtsH9
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Ban on Transgender Athletes Playing on Sports Teams That Do Not Match Biological Sex https://t.co/hAgs5Pxxjy
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NEW: Democrat Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes a bill that would have banned biological males from competing in female sports, stating, "And we have now helped our kids—our trans kids. Thanks, everybody." In his veto message, Evers argued, "This type of legislation, and the… https://t.co/STGR0ZwMGc
Democrat Governor Vetoes Legislation Protecting Women's Sports From 'Trans' Athletes https://t.co/V8s9wnd01M
NEW: Wisconsin Dem governor vetos bill protecting women’s sports https://t.co/MKohQ8VtxA https://t.co/MKohQ8VtxA
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes bill barring trans high school athletes from competing with their chosen gender, denouncing it as "anti-LGBT." Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/IRU445u7OQ
🚨Tony Evers, Wisconsin's Democrat Governor, has just vetoed a bill that would have protected young girls by mandating kids play sports according to their biological sex. He'd rather your daughter was beat up and injured by a boy in a dress than offend someone's feelings. The… https://t.co/myWdRFGh8c
🚨Just in: Wisconsin Democrat Governor Tony Evers has vetoed a bill banning high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. Evers has called the bill “Anti-LGBT” https://t.co/1uqmXVIk3P
The Democrat Governor of Wisconsin VETOED a bill that would protect girls and prohibit males from joining female school sports teams. He did this in the name of "LGBTQ rights." https://t.co/KbskPe57EX
Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI) vetoes a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature that would have banned high school transgender students from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/tDyqbe00pX
The Democratic Governor of Wisconsin has just VETOED a bill aimed at safeguarding girls and prohibiting males from participating in female school sports teams. He argued that the bill is discriminatory against LGBTQ individuals. https://t.co/yH1pt3ZHpc
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/J1DnObnNwq
JUST IN -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill banning high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/urp3ksT8De
Gov. Tony Evers vetoes bill aimed at trans and non-binary athletes https://t.co/QOrATdKMz7
JUST IN -- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill banning high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. Evers called the bill "Anti-LGBT." https://t.co/98KKD6tyOE
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill Tuesday that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity. https://t.co/xBTMxNIgQR
BREAKING: The Governor of WI (D) just VETOED a bill that would protect girls and ban males from female school sports teams. He claimed the bill is "anti-LGBTQ." Democrats don't care if your young daughter gets beat up by a boy competing on a girl's sports team. They don't care… https://t.co/hoR7UCDRn4
BREAKING: The Governor of WI just vetoed a bill that would protect girls and ban males from female school sports teams. He claimed the bill is "anti-LGBTQ." Democrats don't care if your young daughter gets beat up by a boy competing on a girl's sports team. They don't care if a… https://t.co/B5ioZFcV9Q
BREAKING: I just vetoed Republicans’ anti-LGBTQ bill to ban trans and gender nonconforming kids from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity. LGBTQ kids deserve our love and respect and support just like any other kid. https://t.co/h4BT2uhj3K