CNN published this video item, entitled “Why Republicans think the transgender sports issue is a winning one” – below is their description.
Several Republican governors across the country are signing new legislation to ban transgender athletes — which isn’t an accident. In this latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why the GOP is banking on this issue to shore up its culturally conservative base.
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Mississippi governor signs bill banning transgender students from women’s sports, approving first anti-trans law of 2021
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/11/politics/transgender-athletes-bill-mississippi-tate-reeves/index.html
Donald Trump Jr. slammed transgender athletes at rally before D.C. riots
The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes
https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbt-rights/the-coordinated-attack-on-trans-student-athletes/
Minnesota bill would impose criminal penalties on transgender athletes
The Next Cultural Battle: States Take Aim at Trans Athletes
https://www.si.com/college/2021/03/12/states-take-aim-at-trans-athletes
AP Exclusive: ‘Bathroom bill’ to cost North Carolina $3.76B
https://apnews.com/article/e6c7a15d2e16452c8dcbc2756fd67b44
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I was named “best dressed” in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN’s editor at large and author of the daily “Point” newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics.
CREDITS
Writer: Chris Cillizza
Producer: Allison Gordon
The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil
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