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Trans girls in sports, on the ballot. The arguments for and against I-638.

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Show Notes

Washington voters could ban transgender girls from girls' sports if they vote "yes" on Initiative 638. Parents, lawmakers and more weigh in on what this would mean for the future of girls' sports in Washington.

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