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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 7h

I-001 repeals existing laws that ensure parents are informed when their child needs them most. Join Senator John Lovick and hundreds of elected officials, educators, counselors, domestic violence experts, doctors, and community groups in voting NO on I-001 when your ballot arrives.

A photo shows Senator John Lovick, a Black man with glasses, wearing a gray suit and speaking into a microphone. On top of the image, a text box quotes his op-ed from the Everett Herald. The headline reads: Lovick: Why this former sheriff is voting no on I-001. His attribution reads: Sen. John Lovick, Mill Creek, WA. The quote reads: “I urge voters to get the facts and reject this dangerous measure that would put thousands of vulnerable young people at greater risk of harm.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I-638 discriminates against girls and puts them at risk of harm. Over 100 WA pediatricians, family doctors and nurses say I-638’s new sex inspection requirements will force them to conduct medically unnecessary and potentially harmful tests on girls. Vote NO on I-638 when your ballot arrives.

A screenshot of a news article from KOMO News is on a pale orange background. The header image is a high school girls soccer team huddling on the field in sky blue uniforms. The article’s headline states: What’s at stake: voters to decide on girls’ sports issue this November. The excerpt from the article reads: "We're putting the burden on girls (who want to play sports) as a justification for this witch-hunt to find trans girls who want to play sports with their friends," she said. "It's really incredibly unfair." In fact, Hipp said she does not believe that this initiative is about girls' safety at all.“ A dark orange footer says “Vote No on I-638.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

HUGE thank you to BWELL Seattle, Surge Reproductive Justice, and so many others for taking a stand against hate and volunteering this past weekend! Volunteer with us to help defeat harmful initiatives I-001 and I-638: www.mobilize.us/nohateinwastate #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I-001 puts kids at greater risk of abuse. We can't let this harmful measure pass. Join Tacoma school counselor Jamie and hundreds of other educators, doctors, nurses, parents, and domestic violence experts by voting NO on I-001 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

White text boxes are on top of a purple-filtered photo of tall lockers in a high school hallway. The first text box says: Tacoma News Tribune Letter: Oppose Harmful Initiatives I-001 & I-638. The Author is listed as Jaime, School Counselor, Tacoma, WA. The second text box quotes the letter to the editor: "My ability to protect our students’ safety as a counselor would be compromised under I-001. This initiative removes common sense school record protections for victims of child abuse. It also forces educators like me to out LGBTQ+ youth to unsupportive families, putting them at greater risk of abuse or homelessness.” A dark purple footer with white text says Vote NO on I-001 & I-638.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As election day nears, the momentum against I-638 and I-001 continues to grow. @murray.senate.gov and @governorferguson.bsky.social are both speaking out against both of the these harmful initiatives. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638 when your ballot arrives in October. #NoHateWAState

A photo of Senator Patty Murray speaking at a podium in front of an American flag is above text that reads: Press Release, September 29, 2026, Sen. Patty Murray, Governor Ferguson, The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Seattle School Board, and Local Governments Strongly Oppose I-638 and I-001.

A white text box on a light orange background reads: U.S. Senator Patty Murray said: "These initiatives won't make a single kid safer or a single game fairer. Before I was a Senator, I was a PTA mom, and I'm joining the Washington State PTA in urging a NO vote on I-001 and I-638. I know when something is being sold to parents under a false label, and that's exactly what these initiatives are: a cynical political project being bankrolled by a single far-right megadonor."

A white text box on a light orange background reads: Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, who has previously spoken out against I-001, said about I-638: “Washingtonians should know that I-638 won’t create opportunities for girls but it will force them into invasive sex verification exams in order to participate in sports. That’s why I’m urging Washingtonians to vote no.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I-638 is the most extreme measure of its kind in the US. It discriminates against girls with invasive sex inspections that will drive more girls away from sports by imposing new burdens, costs, humiliation, and possible harm. Vote NO on I-638 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I-001 & I-638 threaten the safety of all Washington students. Marblemount resident Linden Jordan writes in Cascadia Daily News about the harmful impacts of both initiatives, especially for LGBTQ+ youth. Take a stand against hate. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

A quote is written in dark purple text on a lavender background: “People like Brian Heywood use initiatives to cultivate violence. He attacks children and youths. This is why these initiatives must be thrown back in his face with a resounding defeat in November. I can’t fix what is happening in Louisiana, but I can stand my ground here at home. Vote no on I-001 & I-638!” Below the quote is the author’s info: Linden Jordan, published in Cascadia Daily News. This is written next to a small circular photo of Linden. He has gray hair and is wearing a plaid shirt. He is smiling at the camera sitting on a brown leather couch. A dark purple footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-001 & I-638.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If a student is the victim of a serious crime at school, parents should not have to wait to find out. I-001 will weaken parental notification requirements. This only adds to the child's trauma, experts say. Vote NO on harmful measure I-001 when your ballot arrives in October. #NoHateWAState

A white man with dark brown hair in a blue striped shirt sits cross-legged on green grass holding a sign that says “No Hate in WA State.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Retired WNBA player & Naismith College Player of the Year winner Kate Starbird says there are "dozens of reasons to vote against the anti-trans initiative (I-638)." When your ballot arrives in a few weeks, join Starbird and vote NO on I-638. #NoHateWAState

A photo of Kate Starbird fills the top half of the image. She has short brown hair and blue eyes and is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. On top of the lower part of her photo, she is quoted in a red text box with white text that reads: “The ‘unintended consequences’ of I-638 will impact every girl playing sports in WA state.” Beneath her quote, she is credited: Kate Starbird, retired WNBA player & Naismith College Player of the Year Winner.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Shoreline has joined Tacoma and Mountlake Terrance city councils in taking a stand and passing resolutions opposing harmful measures I-001 and I-638. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from Shoreline Area News is on a pale purple background. The article’s header image shows a person with shoulder-length hair speaking at a town hall. The headline says: The Osprey: ‘For all,’ not ‘for some’: Shoreline Council rejects anti-transgender initiatives. Below the headline, an excerpt from the article reads: Councilmember Valerie Snider found that the initiatives would trample on student privacy rights. “Kids don't always feel safe at home. They need to feel safe at school, talking to a counselor." A dark purple footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-001 & I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Every child should be free to be themselves, learn and grow, and feel safe at school. But initiatives I-001 and I-638 are playing politics with our kids and threatening children’s safety. When your ballot arrives in a few weeks, vote NO on I-001 and I-638. #NoHateWAState

Three high school girls are standing on a reddish-brown school track, looking at the camera and smiling while holding signs that say No Hate in WA State: Vote No on I-001 & I-638.

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Seattle Indivisible @seattleindivisible.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

And this is why WA initiative 001 is so dangerous to teens. There is no exception for teachers and counselors mandated to tell parents about their conversations, even if the student is unsafe at home. Teens need trusted adults to talk to safely… #nohateinWAstate @nohateinwastate.bsky.social

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dr. Madie Gore is one of +100 medical providers who oppose I-638. This harmful initiative would force tens of thousands of young girls to undergo intrusive, medically unnecessary, and potentially harmful genital exams just to play school sports. Vote NO on I-638 on your ballot. #NoHateWAState

A photo of Dr. Madie Gore fills the post. She is wearing a blue cardigan and her stethoscope, standing in front of her home with a fall wreath on the door. She is looking directly at the camera with a wide smile. At the bottom of the post, text boxes name her letter to the editor: “Tacoma News Tribune. Letter: I’m a doctor. You shouldn’t back initiative to sex test female players. By Madie Gore, MD, Tacoma, WA.” On the right side of the post, her letter is quoted: "I-638 is unnecessary, not backed by clinical guidelines, and would create unwarranted stress and harm for young girls."

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@governorferguson.bsky.social is warning voters that I-001 will weaken parents' rights. In a press conference, Ferguson and others highlighted how this harmful initiative will actually weaken parents’ rights while also putting students at risk. Vote NO on I-001. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of a Seattle Times news article is on a red background. The article’s header image is of Governor Bob Ferguson standing in a gray suit while speaking. The headline reads: Gov. Ferguson warns against parental ‘bill of rights’ Initiative 001. The excerpt from the article says: “It’s my strong sense that many Washingtonians aren’t aware of some of the facts around this initiative,” Ferguson said in the video news conference, later adding, “To me, this is an initiative that is taking away parents’ rights.” An orange footer with white text reads: Vote No on I-001.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Want to get involved and help spread the word to voters about these harmful initiatives? There's tons of opportunities to volunteer with No Hate in WA State each week. Head to www.mobilize.us/nohateinwastate to sign up for upcoming opportunities. Bring a friend or two with you! #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I-001 and I-638 are threatening our kids' safety. I-001 weakens parents’ rights to know their child has been the victim of a crime at school. I-638 will subject girls to medically unnecessary and potentially harmful genital exams just to play sports. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638. #NoHateWAState

Several teenage students sit on some steps talking with one another. In the foreground, two white kids with dark brown hair are smiling as they converse.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At a time when youth depression is at record highs and more than half of teenagers experience anxiety or depression, it makes no sense to change longstanding state laws in a way that could discourage struggling youth from seeking help. Vote NO on I-001 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

A quote is written in white text on a dark orange background: “I-001 will deprive K-12 students of their right to have private conversations with school counselors and social workers. This removes a vital mental health resource from our kids who are at high risk already.” Below the quote is the author’s info: Linden Jordan, PFLAG Skagit Community Educator. This is written next to a small circular photo of Linden. He has gray hair and glasses and is smiling at the camera while on a hike in the forest. A red footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-001.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Seattle Times Editorial Board is urging voters to reject I-638, which would "unfairly target a few students to appease those who want to dictate to schools just who is worthy of participating in competitive sports and who isn’t." Vote NO on I-638 when your ballot arrives. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Dr. Kevin Glover in Spokane is one of over a hundred doctors and medical professionals who oppose the harmful I-638. Vote NO on I-638 this November #NoHateWAState

White text boxes are on top of a purple-filtered photo of teen girl kicking a soccer ball. The first text box says: Spokesman Review Letter to the Editor: Pelvic Exams in Girls Sports. The Author is listed as Kevin Glover, MD, Spokane, WA. The second text box quotes the letter to the editor: “The pelvic exam proposal is especially perverse. All major organizations (ACOG, AAFP, USPSTF, AMSSM) advise against routine pelvic exams for asymptomatic adolescent females. Heywood’s dangerous idea risks direct harm to Washington’s girls; let them play without expensive tests or invasive exams.” A dark purple footer with white text says Vote NO on I-638.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The fact is, Washington sports physical forms and sports eligibility forms do not require children to be genitally inspected or sex certified. I-638 will change that by instituting a new, strict requirement that all girls be sex inspected. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

John Lovick, former Snohomish Sheriff and retired WA State Patrol officer, told The Gee and Ursula Show why he's adamant about voting no on I-001 this November. He points out that I-001 is so badly written that it actually weakens parents' rights. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There's many issues we should be talking about when it comes to women's sports, yet as Naomi Ishisaka highlights in her Seattle Times column, the focus remains on trans girls in sports. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from The Seattle Times is on a dark orange background. The headline says: What new ‘Ted Lasso’ season gets right about women’s sports. Below the headline, an excerpt from the article reads: McCleery noted that when people bring up trans athletes, they often point to safety, fairness or accessibility. If they want to discuss those things, she said, we should talk about all the issues relating to them. “There are major safety issues for women in sport because of the under-researched issues, and there are safety issues related to abuse and sexual misconduct because we don’t invest in coach training or do coach background checks,” she said. “There are so many things that we could be addressing … But we’re focused entirely on something else, and I think it’s really detrimental to women’s sports.” A red footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“It’s horrifying that [my granddaughter] would be required to undergo an inspection of her private parts, exposing the areas of her body we teach kids to protect, just to play tee-ball or soccer," writes Katie Johnson in The Daily Herald. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

November ballot initiatives I-001 & I-638 will threaten the safety of all Washington students. I-001 puts kids at greater risk of abuse, while I-638 could force invasive genital exams on girls of any age just to play sports. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A photo shows eight high school students from across an orange-brown school track. The students are mixed gender and race. They are standing in a line looking at the camera, and each teen is holding a sign that says “No Hate in WA State: Vote NO on I-001 & I-638.” Behind the students is a black chain link fence and brown brick wall with ivy growing on it.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The @seattletimes.com Editorial Board says to vote No on I-638. "The initiative is part of a national movement to disenfranchise and dehumanize the transgender community," writes the Editorial Board. Stand against hate and vote NO on I-638 when your November ballots arrive. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from The Seattle Times is on a red background. The headline says: Seattle Times recommends ‘No’ on I-638, ban on trans girls in sports. Below the headline, an excerpt from the article reads: "Aside from the humiliation and violation of privacy, testing for genes and hormones isn’t cheap, which would keep girls without means out of competitive sports. If this were strictly a “Washington problem” it would be worth dissecting and studying as a pressing and compelling issue to be resolved by the electorate, informed with science. But it is not." A dark orange footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

@vox.com breaks down why I-638 is more extreme than other measures like it in the country. All girls will be discouraged from playing sports under I-638 because they will be subjected to invasive, embarrassing genital exams. We must take a stand this November and Vote NO on I-638. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from Vox on a pale purple background. The article’s header image shows three girls in sports uniforms smiling and holding up a peace sign. The headline says: What happens when a blue state votes on trans sports? Four states have midterm ballot measures on the issue. Washington’s would go further than any law in the country. Below the headline, an excerpt from the article reads: “School sports is a place where kids can belong, a place of inclusion, where they can learn to work as a team and learn dedication,” Kelsey Gellner, a pediatric nurse based in Seattle, told me. “Tens of thousands of girls will be impacted by this to purposely exclude 10 children. That’s insane.” A dark purple footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ballot Initiative 001 would weaken Washington State laws about parents’ rights, student privacy and records at school. The Seattle Times Editorial Board urges Washington voters to reject I-001. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Seattle Times Editorial Board urges voters to reject I-001! They highlight how the MAGA-sponsored initiative poses a real risk to students’ access to mental health care, and could expose already vulnerable kids to harm in instances. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from The Seattle Times is on a light orange background. The headline says: Seattle Times endorsements, WA general election 2026: ‘No’ on Initiative 001, ‘parents’ rights.' Below the headline, an excerpt from the article written by The Seattle Times editorial board reads: The initiative offers no clarity. It is poorly written, not tailored for Washington and could expose already vulnerable kids to harm in instances where they are victims of abuse at home. The question at the heart of the matter is student safety. Domestic violence experts say the initiative could make it harder for a child to reach a safe adult. For that reason, we urge voters to turn it down. A red footer with white text says “Vote NO on I-001"

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I-638 is the most extreme MAGA measure of its kind in the country because it targets girls with invasive genital exams. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

An image of high school girls playing basketball in a school gym fills the background of the post. They are in red and white uniforms. At the bottom of the image, a text box names a letter to the editor: “Everett Herald. Initiative 638 threatens girls, distracts voters from real problems. By Katie Johnson, Retired School Nurse, Everett, WA.” On the right side of the image, a text box quotes Katie’s letter: “Any parent, teacher, school counselor, nurse or pediatrician can tell you: I-638 would have a chilling effect, discouraging many girls from even trying to participate in sports."

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Growing up with an abusive mother, Gabriel Neuman writes that having access to school counselors and a safe space when he was young helped save his life. Under I-001, child abuse victims like Neuman will be put at greater risk of harm and abuse. This November, vote NO on I-001. #NoHateWAState

A photo of Gabriel Neuman fills the top half of the image. He has short blond hair, is wearing glasses, and is looking directly at the camera with a wide smile. On top of the lower part of her photo, a text box quotes his letter to the editor: “The Stranger. Letter: School Counselors Saved Me from Abuse. "For kids who are gay or trans, I-001 will have a chilling effect during a time when more and more youth are experiencing serious mental health issues." He is credited: Gabriel Neuman, Seattle, WA.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I-638 is the most extreme MAGA measure of its kind in the country because it targets girls with invasive genital exams. Over 100 doctors and other medical professionals have signed a statement rejecting I-638. Join them and vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from Everett Community is on a dark purple background. The article’s header image shows a school’s tennis court through a chainlink fence. The headline says: Brian Heywood’s initiative wants to inspect your daughter’s body. Below the headline, an excerpt from the article reads: The No Hate in WA State coalition, which includes the Washington State Nurses Association and Planned Parenthood, says health care professionals are clear about what that means in practice: a medically unnecessary genital or pelvic exam. They describe such an exam as potentially traumatizing, and in some cases physically harmful, particularly for younger students. A pale purple footer with dark purple text says “Vote NO on I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

No girl should be forced to undergo invasive genital exams just to play school sports on a team with friends. That's what I-638 could do. If we really cared about girls' sports, we’d remove barriers for all girls, not put up more. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A teenager with long blond hair stands next to an older man who is bald with a white goatee. Both are looking at the camera, and neither is smiling. The man is on the left with his arms crossed, while the teenager stands with her arms at her sides.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

+100 physicians and other medical professionals have issued a strong statement against both I-001 and I-638. "These initiatives interfere with medical providers’ ability to counsel and treat patients alongside their families." Vote NO on both I-001 and I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A photo of a silver stethoscope set on top of a laptop is on the top half of the image. Beneath that, orange text on a white background reads: Press Release. August 24, 2026. 100+ Doctors and Other Medical Providers Issue Statement Opposing IL26-001 and IL26-638.

A photo, filtered red and white, of a stethoscope set on top of a laptop fills the background. On top of the photo, a white text box quotes the press release, saying “The statement says, in part, These initiatives interfere with medical providers’ ability to counsel and treat patients alongside their families based on the best available medical evidence and their professional medical judgement. Efforts that mandate elements of patient care and counseling, like IL26-001 and IL26-638, can impact the trust between a patient and their provider.” White text on a red footer reads: Vote No on I-001 & I-638.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I-638 is the most extreme MAGA measure of its kind in the country and it discriminates against girls. If we really cared about girls' sports, we’d remove barriers for all girls, not put up more barriers like invasive genital exam requirements. Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of a news article from The 19th is on a pale orange background. The article’s header image shows several teenagers standing together holding No Hate in WA State signs. They are talking with one another. The headline reads: How Washington state’s sports ballot measure will impact all girls. Under the headline, an excerpt from the article states: “As a mother, my job is to ensure the safety of my children from things that could cause them physical and mental harm. Undergoing an invasive sex verification test will cause all girls far more harm than running around the same soccer field as someone that is different from them.” A red banner at the bottom of the image says “Vote No on I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Under I-001, schools would be required to release students' confidential information to parents. This initiative will discourage many students facing domestic violence, sexual abuse or bullying from seeking help from trusted school counselors. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

Linden Jordan, a man from Marblemount, WA, sits on a brown leather couch in front of a green plant. He is wearing a blue and gray plaid shirt. On top of the photo, a quote from his Letter to the Editor is written in white. It reads: “These children need a right to privacy. Vote NO on I-001.” At the bottom of the image, a white box displays the headline and news outlet. It says, “Skagit Valley Herald. Letter: Initiative 26-001 would be harmful to children. Linden Jordan, Marblemount, WA.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I-638 could force girls to undergo invasive, medically unnecessary genital exams just to play school sports. @sgn.org writes, "Instead of encouraging girls to take part in a cornerstone of growing up, schools could be asked to police children’s bodies." Vote NO on I-638 in November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from Seattle Gay News is on a pale orange background. The headline of the article says: A horrifying anti-Trans ballot initiative is coming to Washington. The excerpt of the article shown in the screenshot reads: “Because of this blanket mandate, the initiative would be the nation’s most draconian ban of its kind. Parents may think twice before signing their daughters up for sports. Young athletes could worry that one accusation from a classmate, parent, or opposing team might force them into a deeply humiliating investigation.” Under the screenshot, a white annotation on a dark orange background says “I-638 will discourage girls from playing sports. We must take a stand against hate and discrimination.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Daniel, a Seattle school librarian, knows how important it is for students to have access to safe spaces to express themselves. If I-001 passes, those safe spaces will become compromised with the removal of common sense school records protections. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

Daniel, wearing a red t-shirt, black jacket, and rainbow eye makeup, stands on a downtown Seattle street holding a sign that says NO HATE IN WA STATE. On top of the photo, white text reads: “I-001 would make schools an unsafe place for all students.” -Daniel, Seattle School Librarian. A banner at the bottom of the image reads VOTE NO on I-001

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Multiple Washingtonians told @TheCut.com how frustrated they are with I-638, a harmful initiative on the November ballot: "“I haven’t met a single person who has thought this was a good initiative." "This measure is rooted in such hate." “It’s not reflective of who we are." #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of an article from The Cut/New York Magazine is on a dark purple background. The article’s header image shows a posterboard that is half light blue and half light pink, with a drawing of a soccer ball. The poster says “let all kids dream, i’ll play with you!” Under the image, the article headline is: “The campaign to force genital exams on girl athletes. Soon Washington State could require sex-verification tests for those playing sports in schools.” Under the headline, a featured excerpt reads: “Voters I spoke to, like Maria and Watson, are frustrated that this type of attack is coming to Washington of all places, a state with a track record as one of the most progressive in the country when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights. “It’s not reflective of who we are.””

A white text box on top of a purple-filtered image of a school basketball court reads: Lauren Hipp, mother and national director of MomsRising, tells New York Magazine: “This is a witch hunt to find the five-to-ten trans girls who just want to play a sport they love with their friends and their community. This is absolutely not about girls’ safety. If they were interested in keeping girls safe, they wouldn’t have men like Brian Heywood forcing themselves into my daughters’ exam rooms.”

A white text box on top of a purple-filtered image of a school basketball court reads: Paul, a high-school wrestling coach, tells New York Magazine: “This whole ballot initiative is a waste of everyone’s time. It’s just people trying to push an agenda that I don’t think helps any kids. Asking [students] to comply with even more invasive procedures is disgusting to me, quite honestly.”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Two initiatives on the November ballot will put our kids in danger. I-001 forces teachers to out LGBTQ+ kids to unsupportive parents. I-638 puts girls who want to play sports at greater risk of harm by requiring genital inspections. Say NO to hate. Vote NO on I-001 & I-638. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know 40% of LGBTQ+ homeless youth were kicked out of their homes because of their identities? Now imagine how much worse that would be under I-001, when LGBTQ+ kids will be outed to unsupportive families. Take a stand against hate. Vote NO on I-001 this November. #NoHateWAState

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

An initiative on the ballot in Washington state in November would require all athletes seeking to play girl's sports from kindergarten to high school to undergo "genetic screening, a testosterone-levels test, or an examination of their reproductive anatomy" before they can play

The Campaign to Force Genital Exams on Girl Athletes Soon Washington State could require sex-verification tests for those playing sports in schools.
Portrait of Andrea González-Ramírez
By Andrea González-Ramírez, a senior writer for The Cut who covers systems of power.

Those physicals, Maria explains, are usually perfunctory: “Like, Are you walking normally? Are you lightheaded? I have never had to take any clothes off. I’ve never felt uncomfortable or violated.” If IL26-638 were to pass and Maria were still in school, she says she would likely drop out of her team. (We’re withholding Maria’s real name to protect her privacy.) “I honestly don’t know if I would be able to do these tests,” she adds. “It would also make me question, If I do it, are all my teammates going to too? Or would I just play with the three or four girls who are willing to or have access to do it?”

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ruby (the wonder puppy) also encourages folks to let trans kids play sports — and oppose I-638. This initiative will be on the ballot in WA state this fall. Please help educate your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, acquaintances. And vote.

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Billie Jean Sweeney @billiejsweeney.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

“This is absolutely not about girls’ safety,” a critic said. The Republican mega donor behind this horrific initiative, Brian Heywood, she said, is “forcing himself into my daughters’ exam room.”🧵

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Did you know ballot initiative I-638 is the most extreme MAGA measure of its kind in the nation? It will force all girls to undergo invasive and potentially harmful exams of their “reproductive organs" in order to play school sports. We must VOTE NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

A screenshot of a news article is on a light purple background. The article is from LGBTQ Nation. The headline is: Girls will be forced to undergo vaginal inspections if voters approve anti-trans sports measure. The excerpt from the article says: Voters in Washington state could approve an anti-transgender law, Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, which would require girl student-athletes statewide to confirm their “biological sex” with genital inspections just to play sports. Opponents of the initiative say it’s invasive, could block poorer students from getting verified, and could meet pushback from medical professionals who refuse to comply.” Under the screenshot, a dark purple footer reads “Vote No On I-638”

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Stand against hate. Vote NO on I-001 and I-638 this November! ---- Paid for by No Hate in WA State PO Box 21961, Seattle, WA 98111 Top 5 Contributors: National Education Association, ACLU of WA, Washington Education Association, Service Employees International Union 775, and Gender Justice League

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

An incredible victory out of Tacoma this week! 🎉 "Voters can protect kids from danger by joining us in opposing these poorly-written and harmful initiatives," Councilmember Olgy Diaz said.

Text reads: Press Release, July 29, 2026. Tacoma City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Opposing Ballot Initiatives I-638 & I-001 on November Ballot. Above the text is a photo of Tacoma Councilmember Olgy Diaz smiling. She has dark brown hair and is wearing a light blue blazer over a black shirt. Swipe to read more.

Screenshot of the press release reads: Councilmember Olgy Diaz explained why the Council took action: “I-001 removes common sense counseling and social work record protections for victims of child abuse, putting them in more danger. I-638 puts girls who want to play sports at greater risk of harm by requiring medical sex verification, including possible invasive genital inspections. Both initiatives are aimed at dividing our communities and distracting us from real issues like affordability.” Swipe to read more.

Screenshot of the press release reads: Councilmember Olgy Diaz continued: “We are encouraging community members to vote no on I-001 and I-638 to protect schools as safe places for youth to disclose abuse, and to protect the right of all girls to play sports without the barriers and risks of invasive genital exams or expensive genetic testing. Initiative supporters are playing politics with our kids, but voters can protect kids from danger by joining us in opposing these poorly-written and harmful initiatives.” Swipe to read more.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In a world full of so much hate, it means so much to see influential women in sports speaking up. Huge thank you to Seattle Storm WNBA star Stefanie Dolson for standing up for trans folks! #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Washingtonians sent a clear message at last night’s Storm game: No Hate in WA State! No group should be singled out for exclusion or discrimination because of who they are, what they believe, or how they look. This November, Vote NO on harmful initiatives I-001 and I-638. #NoHateWAState

Three red signs are held high by fans in a crowded stadium at a Seattle Storm WNBA game. The signs read: No Hate in WA State, Vote NO on I-001 & I-638. On top of the photo is a white box with text showing a quote: "Washington state is a very caring, inclusive place. We don't always agree, but we do agree against hate, and we will come together about that." The quote is attributed to: "Heather Weiner, No Hate in WA State Campaign, AP News."l

Four people stand together in Climate Pledge Arena holding red No Hate in WA State Signs. Two women are also wearing No Hate in WA State shirts. More No Hate signs are shown on a table in front of the group.

Two women with stand together outside Climate Pledge Arena holding red No Hate in WA State signs. The woman on the left has short gray hair and is wearing glasses, smiling at the camera. On the left, the woman in a blue shirt and khaki baseball cap smiles at the woman on the left.

Climate Pledge Arena's big screen shows several fans holding red and white No Hate in WA State signs at a Seattle Storm game.

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Retired WNBA player & Naismith College Player of the Year winner @katestarbird.bsky.social joins soccer champ Megan Rapinoe in opposing I-638: "The 'unintended consequences' of this [initiative] will impact every girl playing sports in WA state." Vote NO on I-638 this November. #NoHateWAState

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No Hate in WA State @nohateinwastate.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Washingtonians across the state are coming together to take a stand against hate! Join us and vote NO on two harmful initiatives, I-001 and I-638, this November. #NoHateWAState

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