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Fetterman says he's 'ally' of trans athletes after vote on Senate bill

Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., voted to block a bill aimed at preventing biological males from competing in women's sports, despite a majority of Americans supporting the measure, according to polling by the New York Times and Ipsos.
Organizations like the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Women's Law Project assert that transgender individuals have rights and protection under state and federal law, criticizing recent regulatory changes.
A federal judge denied a request for a restraining order against biological males competing in girls' sports, highlighting ongoing legal disputes over transgender athletes' participation in school activities.
A lawsuit from a biological female runner challenges the Colonial School District and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association regarding transgender participation in sports, emphasizing potential discrimination issues.

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John Fetterman has voted yes on eight of Trump’s cabinet picks so far. How local Senators are voting on confirmations

Six local Senators – for Pa., N.J., and Del. – have voted for at least two of President Trump's nominations each.

28 days ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Progressive Pennsylvania groups angry at state’s revised transgender sports rule

‘Scapegoating students who just want to be themselves, participate fully in school activities like everybody else.’…

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‘Hold Our Beer’: Sen. Fetterman Calls Out The Absurdity Of His Own Party’s Recent Behavior * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Russell Bartlett

Although few conservatives would’ve predicted it when he was elected to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, Democrat John Fetterman has become one of his party’s most reasonable and bipartisan voices over the past couple of years. That trend continued late last week, when he reacted to some controversial moves taken over the previous few days by members of his party. Fox News reported on the social media statement he released on Friday: …

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fox40jackson.com

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Fetterman maverick persona doesn’t translate as senator helps block trans sports bill

close Video Fetterman is speaking ‘common sense,’ says Joey Jones Fox News contributors Joey Jones and Mary Katharine Ham discuss Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman being a voice of ‘common sense’ in the Democratic Party on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has established the beginnings of a maverick reputation in the Senate – as someone willing to stand against his own party. But this hasn’t necessarily lined up with his vot…

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Fetterman maverick persona doesn't translate as senator helps block trans sports bill

Sen. John Fetterman's political statements and his blunt nature haven't necessarily translated to his voting record, which show he tends to vote with his party on key issues.

28 days ago·New York, United States

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Kim: 'Offensive' GOP Blocking Trans Females in Women’s Sports

Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that it was "offensive" Republicans and President Donald Trump were blocking transgender females from playing in women's sports

29 days ago·United States

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