Gender identity has quickly emerged as one of the most contentious topics in American cultural politics. However, the roots of this conflict can be traced back to a series of seemingly unrelated decisions made by overlooked political, legal, and educational actors years ago.

Leor Sapir, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Reihan Salam to discuss the institutional origins of this intense cultural battle.

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