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Texas Politician's Ignorance Fuels LGBTQ+ Funding Debate

4/15/2025

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Texas politician Andy Hopper sparked outrage after revealing his lack of knowledge about "intersex" while trying to defund LGBTQ+ programs at the University of Texas. In a passionate debate, Democratic representative Lauren Simmons emphasized the significance of recognizing intersex individuals. In the end, Hopper's attempt to cut funding was decisively defeated.

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Texas politician Andy Hopper sparked outrage after revealing his lack of knowledge about "intersex" while trying to defund LGBTQ+ programs at the University of Texas. In a passionate debate, Democratic representative Lauren Simmons emphasized the significance of recognizing intersex individuals. In the end, Hopper's attempt to cut funding was decisively defeated.