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Democrats warned against adopting GOP framing on trans rights

Original: "Democrats seem headed for big wins, but one avenue for self-sabotage would be adopting R's framing on trans rights. Bil

With Democrats positioned for significant electoral wins, commentators and strategists are warning that the party could undermine itself by embracing Republican framing on transgender rights. New reporting by Bille Jean Sweeney draws on interviews with insiders including Lanae Erickson of the think tank Third Way and Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, examining how the party should handle the issue.

Why now: Transgender rights are a contested issue that could affect Democratic performance in upcoming elections.

Democratic PartyRepublican PartySarah McBrideLanae EricksonThird Way

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• "Democrats seem headed for big wins, but one avenue for self-sabotage would be adopting R's framing on trans rights. Bille Jean Sweeney spoke with insiders, including Lanae Erickson of Third Way and Rep. Sarah McBride for this substantial piece of new reporting." --Assigned… · azteclady@kind.social · 4

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