Opposition to transgender ideology crosses partisan lines, making it a bipartisan mainstream issue
Source: Chris Bray. "Transgender Skepticism Is The Ultimate Bipartisan Issue." March 18, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that opposition to transgender policies isn't just a conservative position - it's actually supported by many progressives, lesbians, and Democrats too. He points to a California hearing where left-wing activists spoke against transgender bills as proof that this issue crosses party lines.
Conclusion
Transgender skepticism is becoming a bipartisan mainstream issue, not a left-versus-right political divide as commonly portrayed
Premises
- Far-left San Francisco lesbians and progressive Democrats testified against pro-transgender bills in California legislature
- LGB activists are increasingly separating themselves from transgender ideology, as evidenced by organizations explicitly excluding the 'T'
- Detransitioners like Johnny Skinner and Layla testified about harmful experiences with gender-affirming care and LGBT crisis centers
- The opposition testimony came from people who would typically be considered progressive Democrats and leftists, not right-wing extremists
- Other countries have stopped gender-affirming procedures for children, suggesting international mainstream rejection
- Media and Democratic politicians falsely frame transgender opposition as limited to political extremists
Assumptions
- The California legislative hearing is representative of broader national sentiment
- LGB and transgender interests are fundamentally at odds
- Detransitioner testimonies represent a significant pattern rather than isolated cases
- Political party affiliation accurately predicts positions on transgender issues
- International policy changes reflect evidence-based decisions rather than political pressures