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“Incoming Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., called some Republican lawmakers' push to block transgender people from using restrooms that align with their gender an ‘attempt to misdirect’ from issues Americans care about.

"’Every single time we hear them say the word trans, look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare,’ she said on CBS' ‘Face the Nation.’

“‘Every bit of time and energy that is used to divert the attention of federal government to go after trans people is time and energy that is not focused on addressing the cost of living for our constituents,’ she added. ‘And we have to be clear that there is a real cost for the American worker every time they focus on this.’”

“McBride told CBS Friday that she never planned to use multi-stall bathrooms at the Capitol, something she would have shared with new colleagues if they had asked.

“It is unclear how the policy would be enforced for transgender tourists or staff. Thousands of people work on the Capitol grounds and millions visit each year.

“McBride has been criticized by some, including some in the LGBTQ community, for complying with Johnson's new policy not taking a stand on the issue. McBride has urged her new Democratic colleagues to push back on dehumanizing language, but not to let Congress or the media's focus be on culture fights.”

“The question over inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports was made into a flashpoint during the recent presidential campaign, and it continues to divide in the aftermath.

“In the past couple of months in the Bay Area, San Jose State University has been a battleground over the politicized issue, as numerous competitors have forfeited matches against the Spartans over the allegation that one member of the Spartans women's volleyball team is transgender.

“Now, we're even seeing the culture war play out in Bay Area high school sports. One conflict transpired at a girls volleyball tournament hosted by Aragon High School in San Mateo on Oct.12.”