Transgender Rights Face Election Test: Voter Hate on the Rise
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Democracies work best when all citizens can take part in politics. This includes people of every gender identity. But a new trend threatens that ideal: anti-transgender messages are becoming a central theme in election campaigns. When voters hear hateful rhetoric, it can discourage transgender people from voting or running for office. The result is a weaker democracy for everyone.