Maxine Dexter: “As a working-class kid who grew up in sports, the mother of two college athletes, and a physician, I understand how…”

“As a working-class kid who grew up in sports, the mother of two college athletes, and a physician, I understand how important sports are to our kids' development and their sense of community. No child in this country should be denied access to the opportunity to play a sport, including our transgender children. I will vote against the GOP child predator empowerment act because it does not protect women. It attacks children. Under this bill, kids as young as 4 years old could be forced to undergo invasive medical exams and answer personal questions about their bodies from adults they don't know or trust. This legislation distorts commonsense conversations about how to ensure fairness in our athletic competitions and instead denies our children their basic rights and safety. In Congress, I will continue to stand up against attacks on our transgender community because every child in Oregon deserves our support and care.”