Kansas GOP Politicos Confront Threats After Trans Crackdown Veto

This prog blog testimony highlights the struggle of "trans family" along with providing a bit of behind the scenes Internets info on Kansas Republicans who didn't go along with the override of Guv Kelly.

Here's a quote and more reporting . . .

"You may or may not be aware that trans men and trans women in our state face discrimination to the point of threats to their lives, families, and property. Now, these threats are spilling over to state representatives who voted against overturning the veto, keeping this overreaching and cruel bill from becoming law. It’s no coincidence that the anti-trans group “Libs of TikTok” has highlighted lawmakers who crossed party lines to support the veto.

"These lawmakers receive messages and emails accusing them of being sick, evil and despicable. If they feel threatened by messages received over the past week or two, imagine how our trans kids and their families feel every single day."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Lawmakers' rejection of gender-affirming care ban protects Kansas patients and providers * Kansas Reflector

In my opinion as a practicing high risk obstetrician caring for trans patients, the veto was the proper response.

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