Transphobia
The comedian supported J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views and said “gender is a fact” in his new special “The Closer.”
“It’s undeniable that this movement causes harm,” said filmmaker Kristine Stolakis, whose late uncle hoped to "cure" his trans identity with reparative therapy.
Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he wants the state legislature to include the issue in its July 8 special session, despite the bill already failing to pass.
Physical education teacher Tanner Cross said it was "sinning" against God to call transgender students by their preferred pronouns.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"When you ban my book, you’re telling me that a child like mine doesn’t belong in your schools or your communities."
Lawmakers in Florida and West Virginia advanced anti-transgender legislation during the president's hour-long speech to Congress on Wednesday night.
The Fox News personality ran with a suggestion by guest Wilfred Reilly, who cited a rise in people identifying as transgender.
Republicans ignored Gov. Asa Hutchinson's concerns about "vast government overreach."
Dozens of states have introduced bills to limit medical care to transgender youth or keep trans kids from playing on school sports teams.
For some fans, watching a new "Harry Potter" series would mean supporting author J.K. Rowling and her anti-trans views.