Since the boycott started, the Wrangler has stated its entrance policy has nothing to do with gender identity or whether an ID card’s gender marker is ‘M’ or ‘F’ - that the policy addresses only the appearance of the person compared to the appearance in the photo ID. State law, which requires that bars refuse alcohol to minors, allows establishments to set their own policies on how to ensure that doesn’t happen, while another state law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. “I think they’re exercising their rights,” Newland said as he looked on at the protesters from the bar entrance, “but my policy simply states that we have to be able to tell you are who you say you are, and that’s not going to change. I have many customers who are trans men and women, and having an appearance-matching ID means they could get in quite easily.”īut protester Cait McGrath said she hasn’t seen enough of an effort from the Wrangler to address the protesters’ concerns.”I see what they’re trying to get at, but don’t agree,” she said. An entire portion of our community is being denied access.” “There’s a belief that gender identity and drag queens are two separate things, but in reality there’s crossover.
