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politics1 month ago•11 min saved

Justices Signal Endorsement of State Rules Limiting Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports

The Supreme Court heard challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on teams designated for females, with justices signaling sympathy toward upholding the bans. The cases center on whether sex-based classifications are permissible under Title IX and equal protection, and whether the laws discriminate against transgender athletes. A ruling is expected by late June or early July and could affect participation in girls’ and women’s sports across about 27 states that have enacted similar bans.

via CBS News|

#girls-sports #politics #state-bans

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

High court leans toward upholding bans on transgender girls in girls' sports

The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold laws barring transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia, with conservative justices expressing skepticism of the plaintiffs’ claims. The case hinges on equal protection and Title IX, and a ruling could set a nationwide precedent affecting LGBTQ+ rights and school sports policy.

via The Guardian|

#equal-protection #girls-sports #politics

education6 months ago•7 min saved

California Girls Volleyball Forfeit Over Trans Athlete Controversy

A California high school girls' volleyball team forfeited a match against a team with a trans athlete, citing safety and fairness concerns, sparking controversy over transgender participation in girls' sports.

via New York Post|

#california #education #forfeit

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"The Rise of Women's Basketball in the Midwest: From Caitlin Clark to the Next Chapter"

Girls' basketball in Iowa has a long and storied history, with players like Caitlin Clark and Denise Long making significant impacts on the sport. The state's dedication to women's sports extends beyond basketball, with girls also excelling in wrestling. This tradition of female athletic prowess has produced prominent political figures like Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Joni Ernst, highlighting the influence of girls' sports in Iowa for over a century.

via The Washington Post|

#gender-equality #girls-sports #high-school-athletics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Transgender Sports Controversy Sparks Walkout at Florida High School

Monarch High School in Florida is facing scrutiny and an investigation over transgender participation in girls' sports, which allegedly violated state law. The principal and several staff members have been reassigned pending the outcome of the investigation. The controversy arose when a biological male, who is either transitioning or in the midst of transitioning, was allowed to play on the girls' volleyball team. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law in 2021 prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in female sports.

via Fox News|

#florida #girls-sports #high-school

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Trans Athlete's Alleged Physical Altercation with Girls Raises Concerns Among Parents

Parents in Wisconsin are expressing outrage and concern after their daughters participating in a girls' sport at a school in the Green Bay Area Public School District allegedly came home with welts and bruises. While the specific sport and school were not disclosed, parents cited concerns over fairness and safety, particularly when biological males participate alongside biological females. The district stated that decisions regarding a student's participation in co-curricular athletics are made in accordance with Title IX law, Board policy, and Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association regulations. The association's policy on transgender athletes emphasizes equity, physical safety, and competitive equity, including requirements for transitioning athletes.

via New York Post |

#fairness #girls-sports #parental-concerns