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politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Champion gymnast condemns celeb ad pushing trans inclusion in girls’ sports as high court weighs bans

Former gymnast Jennifer Sey criticizes an ACLU ad urging allowing males to compete in girls’ sports, arguing sports are about competition, not identity, as the Supreme Court weighs Idaho/West Virginia bans on trans athletes; the campaign and high court cases fuel a national debate on fairness in women’s sports, with supporters like Riley Gaines rallying outside the Court and advocates urging protection of women’s opportunities.

via Christian Post|

#aclu #celebrity-campaigns #politics

education1 month ago•4 min saved

Arkansas Reverses Dean Offer Amid Transgender-Policy Dispute

The University of Arkansas rescinded its offer to Emily Suski for the law school dean position after lawmakers and state officials flagged her signature on a Supreme Court amicus brief in support of transgender student-athletes, illustrating how political pressure is shaping university hiring decisions.

via The New York Times|

#amicus-brief #arkansas #education

politics1 month ago•472 min saved

Becky Pepper-Jackson’s Supreme Court Track Moment

Fifteen-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson sat before the Supreme Court as a West Virginia ban on transgender girls competing on girls’ track teams became a national flashpoint about transgender athletes’ rights and fairness in sport, with a June decision anticipated and supporters rallying outside the building.

via The Cut|

#becky-pepper-jackson #high-school-sports #politics

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

SCOTUS weighs fate of transgender athletes in school sports

The Supreme Court heard arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ on state bans restricting transgender girls from competing on women’s sports teams. Justices showed interest in allowing red-state bans to proceed while probing ways to preserve blue-state inclusive policies and avoid a sweeping definition of sex under Title IX. The case could redefine how gender in sports is treated nationwide, balancing fairness for female athletes with access to opportunities for transgender students, as the court weighs mootness, factual questions, and broader implications for education policy.

via Politico|

#idaho-v-hecox #politics #supreme-court

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Court Signals Support for State Bans on Trans Girls in Girls’ Sports

The Supreme Court’s oral arguments suggested a willingness to uphold conservative state bans that keep transgender girls from competing on girls’ teams, potentially in a limited ruling that may not immediately shift policies in California or other Democratic-led states. The case centers on Becky Pepper-Jackson of West Virginia, who has fought to compete in track, and hinges on how sex discrimination is defined under Title IX, with implications that could vary by state and not force nationwide changes. The Trump administration’s stance adds another political layer to the potential funding and policy consequences.

via Los Angeles Times|

#becky-pepper-jackson #high-school-sports #politics

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Court Signals Backing for States’ Trans Athlete Bans

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared inclined to uphold state laws that bar transgender girls from girls’ and women’s sports teams, in cases from West Virginia and Idaho that could affect other states with similar bans.

via The New York Times|

#biological-sex #politics #school-sports

politics1 month ago•22 min saved

Supreme Court shows skepticism toward trans-athlete bans in women’s sports

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled skepticism toward arguments that state bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports violate the Equal Protection Clause.

via The Washington Post|

#equal-protection-clause #lgbtq-rights #politics

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

politics1 month ago•318 min saved

Court's Rightward Turn Fuels Backlash Over Trans Rights

The piece traces how the Supreme Court’s conservative shift since Bostock (2020) has sparked a brutal backlash against transgender rights, expanding limits in education, healthcare, and athletics; with high‑profile cases on trans youth care and trans women in women’s sports pending, the Court’s reach beyond workplace protections may be narrowed.

via CNN|

#bostock-v-clayton-county #politics #skrmetti

politics1 month ago•1 min saved

Washington Politics: Conservative Measures and Trans Athlete Debates

Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent over $11 million since 2022 to promote conservative ballot measures in Washington, including parental rights and transgender athlete bans, aiming to influence state legislation and voter decisions.

via The New York Times|

#ballot-measures #brian-heywood #conservative-initiatives

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

IOC Nears Ban on Transgender Women in Women's Olympic Events

The International Olympic Committee plans to ban transgender women from all female Olympic events early next year after a scientific review found that physical advantages from being born male persist even with hormone treatment, aiming to protect the female category before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via The Times|

#gender-policy #ioc #olympics

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

world6 months ago•4 min saved

Trump Advocates for Testing to Exclude Transgender Athletes from 2028 Olympics

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, emphasizing a stance against transgender women participating in women's sports, promising strong testing measures, and pledging federal support for security and success of the Games.

via CNN|

#2028-olympics #security #sports-policy

politics6 months ago•2 min saved

US Tightens Visa Rules for Transgender Women Athletes

The Trump administration updated US visa policies to prevent transgender women from obtaining 'extraordinary ability' visas to compete in women's sports, citing fairness and safety concerns, and building on earlier executive orders to restrict trans women from competing in female sports.

via NBC News|

#lgbtq-rights #politics #sports-fairness

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

USOPC to Enforce Trump’s Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Sports

The USOPC has updated its policies to align with a federal order, now barring transgender women from women's competitions, which may impact USA Ultimate's inclusive policies, though it currently allows transgender women to compete in the women's division. The situation highlights ongoing shifts in sports policies regarding transgender athletes, with organizations like USA Fencing and NCAA also adjusting their rules.

via Ultiworld|

#gender-inclusion #sports #sports-policy