Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students (apnews.com)

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“It revolves around safety, security, and, I think, common sense. It protects our children and grandchildren in private spaces where they are most vulnerable,” said Republican Ohio state Sen. Jerry Cirino, the bill’s sponsor.

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[-] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 6 points 4 weeks ago

We don't even have to exercise common sense. It doesn't seem anyone can even agree on what common sense even means anymore.

What we do have are statistics! Something that politicians like this are very intentionally ignoring or twisting.

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