Does Bruce Blakeman’s ban on trans players on girls’ teams violate state law?
But Elisa Crespo, executive director of the New Pride Agenda, said that Blakeman’s executive order is a crystal clear example of the ongoing work that still needs to be done to protect LGBTQ rights. “This is an example of our sounding the alarm of why there needs to be organizations like the New Pride Agenda,” Crespo said. “But in addition, homophobia and transphobia – New York is not immune to that.” In recent years, for example, Drag Queen Story Hours at public libraries in the state – and even in liberal New York City – have become a cultural flashpoint to push anti-gay and anti-trans rhetoric.
