Weekly update #10 "Woke Trans Agenda"
Weekly update #10 "Woke Trans Agenda"
What we did
We went to Manning, Iowa, and met the newly picked Lieutenant Governor candidate, Dave Muhlbauer. Also, we got over to the Iowa Food System Coalition: 2026 Farm and Food Conference. Where they celebrated people making amazing impacts in getting fresh local food to children and their families, also giving educational sessions on sustainable farming practices.
The Issues – “Woke Trans Agenda”
As the primary and convention wrap up, candidates look towards November. Fear of labels like "Woke Trans Agenda" and reactive politics are leaving voters concerned, and the couch looking like a better choice. Again.
Pride is as important now as ever. As people fight back against wrongs in the world, we must remember the words of Marsha P. Johnson: "You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights." Your freedom is at risk if anyone's is.
The problem
At both the national and state levels, elected officials have been looking for ways to court enough voters to win their upcoming elections. In the desperate attempt to win over the “moderate” Republicans, they have chosen to push the line of “keeping boys out of girls' sports.” Even people who claim to be fact-driven ignore that in 2024, the NCAA President testified that fewer than ten transgender athletes were a part of the half-million student athletes. If the reasoning is to protect our children, this culture war attack forgets that nearly all public school students are required to be in some sort of PE or athletics - especially in Iowa, where recent legislation just mandated it every day in elementary school.
As I’m sure you all remember from grade school, there was always someone a head taller than the rest of the class, a preteen with a mustache, or someone light as a feather, regardless of devouring an entire pizza. These bans often have no logical carryout plan, leading to parents (often the parent being the sore loser) demanding a child drop their pants in front of an audience. Those obsessed with the issue would do well to educate themselves. Most affirmative care for children is simply therapy as they sort through new experiences. Instead of targeting trans kids, we could organize sports by measurable statistics like weight and skill level - anyone can have a natural advantage. In our awkward youth of changing bodies and socializing with different people, adults adding to the bullying seems profoundly unproductive.
The solution
Addressing the real issues that affect all children, young athletes, and adults is the correct answer. Our children can’t learn, compete, or succeed when they’re going hungry, when the adults in their lives can’t afford to show up because they have to work multiple jobs. Elected officials should spend their time solving real problems - like access to affordable healthcare.
Pride is as important now as it ever was. Don’t relent or accept the terms of those greedy for political power. We are all part of the working class. If we decide to leave anyone behind, we can expect that to be the place we will be pushed back to. Be greedier - demand more for yourself and your neighbor.
Hamilton, B. R., et al. (2024). "Transgender women in sport: A cross‑sectional study of laboratory performance indicators." British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Where we’re going
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – June 20th, 3 PM Link to tickets
Fort Dodge Pride Event - w/table - June 27th 10 AM - 5 PM
Doorknocking event - June 28th, 1 PM. Fort Dodge.
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