COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

A South Seattle Emerald column examines how Washington’s trans community is responding to a nationwide wave of anti-trans legislation, including two initiatives on Washington’s November ballot. IL26-001 would require schools to notify parents if students use different pronouns or names, while IL26-638 would ban trans girls from K-12 sports and require medical exams for all female athletes. Advocates warn both measures could harm vulnerable youth and all female students, though Washington has some protections compared to other states.