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Trans director at progressive think tank says Dems should adopt this party line on trans athletes

Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Greg Owen, LGBTQ Nation · July 23, 2026 · 3 min read

A new policy paper delivered by the Center for American Progress (CAP), the influential Democratic think tank, has advice for Democratic Party candidates ahead of the midterm elections: leave the issue of transgender participation in school sports to local schools and sports groups. The policy advic

Why this matters

The Center for American Progress's policy paper advises Democratic candidates to leave decisions on transgender participation in school sports to local schools and sports groups, a strategy that may help mitigate the issue as a campaign liability. By ceding this decision to local authorities, Democrats can focus on other key areas of support for transgender people, such as advocating for the repeal of the trans military ban, passing the Equality Act, and protecting access to gender-affirming care for minors. This approach also acknowledges the Supreme Court's recent ruling upholding state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports, which may reduce the political pressure on Democrats to take a firm stance on the issue. However, this strategy may not satisfy all supporters of transgender rights, who may see it as a compromise on a fundamental issue of equality and inclusion. The effectiveness of this approach will depend on how it is received by voters and how Republicans choose to frame the issue in their campaigns.

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Category: rights · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: LGBTQ Nation · Reading time: 3 min

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