At a recent campaign event in California, singer Tish Hyman confronted gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell, demanding that he clearly state whether biological men should be allowed in women’s locker rooms. Hyman pressed Swalwell directly, referencing a prior incident involving her at a Los Angeles gym — she said a transgender woman allegedly exposed himself in the women’s locker room, prompting her removal from the gym.
Swalwell refused to give a direct yes-or-no answer. Instead, he said he opposed harassment in locker rooms broadly, but did not confirm whether he supported or opposed transgender women using female-only spaces. Frustrated by what she described as evasion, Hyman addressed the crowd forcefully, saying the issue transcends politics and demanding policymakers prioritize women’s safety and privacy.
The exchange has reignited debate about access to single-sex spaces and raised pointed questions for political leaders about whether they can provide definitive stances when asked.