This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious topics and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country.

Parents, lawmakers and more share their thoughts on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports. 

Guests

Verónica García, a former high school athlete 
Elizabeth Wilson, a parent who supports I-638
Lauren Hipp, a parent who opposes I-638
Senator Yasmin Trudeau, a lawmaker who opposes I-638
Representative April Connors, a lawmaker who supports I-638

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This year, Washington voters will decide if they want to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports. Initiative 638 has become one of the state's most contentious topics and it reflects a broader cultural divide on this issue across the country.
Parents, lawmakers and more share their thoughts on what this initiative would mean for girls' sports.&nbsp;
Guests 
<ul>
<li>Ver&oacute;nica Garc&iacute;a, a former high school athlete&nbsp;</li>
<li>Elizabeth Wilson, a parent who supports I-638</li>
<li>Lauren Hipp, a parent who opposes I-638</li>
<li>Senator Yasmin Trudeau, a lawmaker who opposes I-638</li>
<li>Representative April Connors, a lawmaker who supports I-638</li>
</ul>
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Washington voters could ban transgender girls from girls' sports if they vote "yes" on Initiative 638. Parents, lawmakers and more weigh in on what this would mean for the future of girls' sports in Washington. 