BREAKING: Republican Governor Mike DeWine Vetoes Bill that Would Protect Women’s Sports and Prevent Child Mutilation
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine exercised his executive authority on Friday to veto House Bill 68, a contentious measure that sought to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors and to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in girls and women’s sports.
House Bill 68 proposed to ban physicians from providing gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy, to trans youth and would prohibit gender reassignment surgeries for minors. It also sought to bar transgender girls from competing in female sports categories.
In defending his decision, the spineless governor argued that the complexity of the issues at hand required a more nuanced approach than the bill provided.
“I think it’s very important that we all remember that all those on each side of this issue sincerely and truly believe their position best protects children.
