An Arizona Republican state senator broke with his party this week, blocking legislation that would have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
"The testimonies we heard today about the many people who are using these avenues of medical treatments to save lives, to improve lives," he said during theThe lone Republican lawmaker's break from his party diverged from the nationwide push by conservative lawmakers to enact a series of bills that critics argue unfairly discriminate against gay and trans Americans.
Lizette Trujillo, who testified in front of lawmakers in defense of her 14-year-old trans son, said that she was"very surprised" when Pace voted down the measure. Two states — Arkansas and Tennessee — have enacted similar versions of the Arizona bill into law last year, making them the only states in the country with such laws. However, a federal judgethe Arkansas law in July after the American Civil Liberties Union challenged the law in court on behalf of trans youth and their families.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Do you produce sperm or eggs? For those extremely rare individuals who have produced both or neither, there may be grounds for deeper scientific inquiry. For (what I admittedly presume to be) an overwhelming majority of transgender people, the answer will be one or the other.
Respect 📉
I agree with what he did. But 2 reasonable people can disagree. This is where the left is losing the country. There is only 1 way, the right way, the way we say. If not you lack integrity and courage and are not being true to your beliefs. We have to accept these people, respect
Just when you thought a 'gay Republican' was an oxymoron.....
No surprise, he identifies as a Republican, but..,
WTF Gender what? CantdoWokebag
Good on him. A hero!
God bless him.
Absolutely disgusting. He will be out of Az soon enough
Good. All should vote their conscience, if that represents their constituents. Voting party lines is not the right thing to do.
It doesn't really matter, the poison will spread with or without bills or legislation.
He must not have athletic daughters.
Proof positive that everyone in the Republican Party are not bad people. He’s one of the good guys, who will stand for right. Even if it means standing alone.
RIGHT! And, 'GET A GRIP' of this truth - RNC/GOP is now & has been for some time the 'TRUMP REPUBLICAN 'NEO-NAZI' PARTY' because ALL members allowed it to happen & did not SPEAK UP sooner & lots more Forcefully & Meaningfully! LEAVE NOW!
That is not a Republican this is a Democrat action this is somebody who doesn't care about truth
Thank you
He's gotta be voted out next time around.
Wow. A gop member who realizes that all Americans deserve healthcare. 👍🏼
A sexual identity is not like the pick of a clothing item you fancy from a wardrobe. Transgender people are discriminated due to ignorance of gender issues. What identity choice and morality will the righteous want to impose on intersex people 🤔
It is nice to know there are Repubs that serve all Americans and not just those that vote for their party.
You mean he broke with humanity
Someone with integrity. Thank you so much sir
The Soviets kept political dissidents in mental hospitals and called it “care”. The ever widening definition of health care.
We need to elect more lawmakers w/the same vision, offering everyone a chance to live their best life. He recognizes that by being inclusive & compassionate in healthcare, we do exactly that. 👏🏽
Horrifying decision. No child should be allowed this process. More horrifying is the medical industry carries out this malpractice for profits.
jeffgoldesq Today, acting in a humanistic way makes a person a hero.
You should not be allowed to surgically remove genitallia while a minor. We all do things in our youth we wish we didnt do. This is permanent and doesnt have to happen
This story lacks context. Another liberal news outlet failing to do its job. How would it have banned the said “care”. Kids having sex changes without parental consent?
one good guy...
Why isnt his name in the headline……
Doing the right thing should not be a Right or Left wing decision. Thank you!
Finally.
Finally, a normal(read: empathetic) member of the GOP
I didn't join in this life I was bought into this life to join Samuel is insane and demonic for author Shelby to join he had to petafile Jamie Hayes and out her to demise when we was in the forth grade together
That’s a patriot. I’m sure there’s plenty to disagree with him on, but he made the right decision - he followed his oath of office. Now let’s see who in the *Iowa* Legislature will make the same great decision for people. cc: IowaGOP
For those saying it shouldn't be for trans children, what happens once the child starts puberty? It would exacerbate the dysphoric horror + suicidality tenfold, and reduce their ability to pass once transitioned adults. At the very least you need to introduce puberty blockers
He will be voted out shortly.
Good for him, the GOP is gonna get him but good for him.
Thank you!
Good for him. I think we're heading to the Republican party splintering. It'll be the regular Republicans in one and the bat crap crazy people in the other.
Ew. Great things...Tf?
The great thing of enabling toxic gender dysphoria
He’s gonna be voted out then in his next election, nobody cares 😂
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