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Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 5:02 PM
Measure in blue state requires female athletes prove their sex, which critics warn could lead to ‘invasive’ genital exams Voters in Washington state have passed a ballot measure banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams, a major loss for LGBTQ+ rights in a solidly Democratic state. The measure says students in elementary, middle and high school who want to join girls’ athletics must first submit s
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