In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”

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What happenedTalarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.

What changedThe center frames it as "In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks...". The right frames it as "James Talarico Just Did a Major About-Face on Trans Athletes".

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Still Watching. The center frames it as "In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks...". The right frames it as "James Talarico Just Did a Major About-Face on Trans Athletes".

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Sep 9, 9:45 PM: The Texas Tribune joined the source map.

Sep 9, 11:15 PM: Townhall joined the source map.

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The Texas Tribune2h ago

In reversal, James Talarico says he opposes trans athletes in girls’ sports “if it risks safety or fairness”

Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.

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Townhall30m ago

James Talarico Just Did a Major About-Face on Trans Athletes

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