The NPR Politics Podcast Gov. Kristi Noem Hopes To Court Conservatives By Banning Trans Girls From Sports
Mar 30, 2021
South Dakota's governor Kristi Noem makes headlines with new executive orders that ban transgender girls from competing in sports. This move is seen as a strategic play to appeal to conservative voters ahead of the 2024 election. Concurrently, President Biden and health officials are preparing for a potential rise in COVID-19 cases. The podcast discusses the contrasting political messages surrounding the pandemic and explores vaccination trends, revealing a growing willingness among Americans to get vaccinated amidst ongoing health challenges.
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Noem's Executive Orders
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed two executive orders barring transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.
- This move is part of a larger trend of targeting transgender people, particularly in Republican-controlled states.
Political Language
- Noem's strategic use of language, calling the orders "pro-women," appeals to social conservatives.
- However, LGBT advocates criticize this language as transphobic, highlighting the political nature of the issue.
Transgender Issues as Political Focus
- Transgender issues have become a focus for social conservatives, mirroring the trend of targeting abortion and immigration.
- This focus seems to stem from the Biden administration reinstating trans rights and conservatives seeking animating issues.