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Talarico Defends “God Non-Binary” Remark, Blames Paxton Spin

5/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. James Talarico said his 2021 “God is non-binary” comment was to provoke and cited Paul’s view that Christ transcends gender.
He accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of trimming his remarks to divert attention from Paxton’s alleged corruption and expressed regret they missed the mark.
Talarico highlighted his service, noting he passed 60 bipartisan bills while asserting there are two biological sexes and that people with chromosomal anomalies deserve dignity.

History

Historical Context

Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act on September 21, 1996, with an 84-14 Senate vote after Bob Barr and Don Nickles introduced it, defining marriage as a man-woman union. The law’s Section 3 was struck down in United States v. Windsor (2013) and fully repealed by the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022. Today, Rep. James Talarico’s “God is non-binary” comment and Attorney General Ken Paxton’s partisan clash revive the same gender-definition battle.

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Story summary

Rep. James Talarico said his 2021 “God is non-binary” comment was to provoke and cited Paul’s view that Christ transcends gender.
He accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of trimming his remarks to divert attention from Paxton’s alleged corruption and expressed regret they missed the mark.
Talarico highlighted his service, noting he passed 60 bipartisan bills while asserting there are two biological sexes and that people with chromosomal anomalies deserve dignity.

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