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Megan Rapinoe says anti-trans bills are “political assaults” on LGBTQ+ youth

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In an opinion piece written for  The Washington Post, the renowned footballer vocalised her opinions on trans rights and support LGBTQ+ youth. “These bills are attempting to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.

Transgender kids want the opportunity to play sports for the same reasons other kids do: to be a part of a team where they feel like they belong,” Rapinoe wrote. “Proponents of these bills argue that they are protecting women.

As a woman who has played sports my whole life, I know that the threats to women’s and girls’ sports are lack of funding, resources and media coverage; sexual harassment; and unequal pay.” The footballer continued to explain how access to sports as a child and taught her “so much”. “[sports] brought me so much

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