Poll: Americans are Wary of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Ideology and Policy’s Impact on Minors
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Key Takeaways
Majority oppose (57%) allowing puberty-blocking hormones and invasive surgeries for children and teens with gender dysphoria.
Majority wants students to compete on sports team and use private facilities that match their biological sex.
Most Americans do not want the government forcing others to pay for these treatments. They also don’t want doctors to be forced to provide them.
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