Gender Policy
Ohio Democrats decline comment on GOP bill limiting child-welfare actions tied to a parent’s refusal to affirm a child’s gender identity
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Ohio Republican lawmakers have introduced House Bill 693, dubbed the “Affirming Families First Act,” which would bar child-protection investigations and certain custody-related restrictions when the only issue is a parent’s insistence on a child’s biological sex. Ohio’s top Democratic legislative leaders declined to take a position when contacted by The Daily Wire, which also linked the debate to President Donald Trump’s remarks about a Virginia custody dispute during his Feb. 24, 2026, State of the Union address.
Elis Lundholm, a Swedish skier who identifies as a transgender man, will participate in the women's category at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Lundholm, who began identifying as transgender five years ago, has stated she has no issue competing against women. This case highlights ongoing debates about gender categories in sports.