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Republicans View Title IX as Threat to Trans Athletes

4/27/2026

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James N. Druckman and Elizabeth A. Sharrow found Republican support for Title IX correlates with viewing transgender women athletes as a threat, reversing a link.
Surveys of about 1,500 adults in 2019 and 2024 show support for transgender women in sports fell while Democrats tie Title IX support to transgender inclusion.
Researchers note the design prevents causal claims and that the 2019 survey omitted questions on religious beliefs and values.

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James N. Druckman and Elizabeth A. Sharrow found Republican support for Title IX correlates with viewing transgender women athletes as a threat, reversing a link.
Surveys of about 1,500 adults in 2019 and 2024 show support for transgender women in sports fell while Democrats tie Title IX support to transgender inclusion.
Researchers note the design prevents causal claims and that the 2019 survey omitted questions on religious beliefs and values.