In a remarkable show of support for the rights of transgender youth, Ohio's Republican Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a controversial state bill that aimed to ban gender affirming care for minors. The proposed legislation would have also denied transgender student-athletes the opportunity to participate in girls' and women's sports in high school and college.
Embedded with a refreshing perspective, Governor DeWine justified his decision by stating that signing the bill would have undermined the trust in parents' ability to make the most informed decisions regarding their children's well-being. His refusal to endorse the bill affirms that the state and government must respect the autonomy of families when it comes to medically advising and supporting transgender minors.
