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Nikki Hiltz reacts as Supreme Court upholds biology-based eligibility in girls’ sports
sports15 days ago

Nikki Hiltz reacts as Supreme Court upholds biology-based eligibility in girls’ sports

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states may bar transgender student-athletes from girls’ sports by requiring competition based on biological sex at birth, a decision Nikki Hiltz—who identifies as transgender nonbinary—called disappointing but affirming that trans people belong in sport; the ruling, part of West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, could empower more states to enforce biology-based limits, even as 23 states lack such laws and some protections remain in others; Hiltz has discussed gender identity and recently won the Prefontaine Classic mile.

via Fox News|
#nikki-hiltz#sports#supreme-court
SCOTUS Title IX ruling could redefine damages claims in women’s sports
sports19 days ago

SCOTUS Title IX ruling could redefine damages claims in women’s sports

The Supreme Court held that Title IX allows separating teams by biological sex and to exclude transgender women from women’s sports; while no damages were awarded in current suits against the NCAA and Mountain West, the decision could be a turning point for plaintiffs like Riley Gaines and Brooke Slusser in pursuing damages for past opportunities and privacy violations, and it leaves open questions about Title IX's applicability to the NCAA and ongoing briefs as cases proceed.

via Fox News|
#ncaa#scotus#sports
Track Star Defends Girls' Sports in Trans Athlete Debate, Draws Political Fire
sports2 months ago

Track Star Defends Girls' Sports in Trans Athlete Debate, Draws Political Fire

A profile of Crean Lutheran track athlete Olivia Viola, a Christian who speaks out against transgender competitors in girls’ sports, recounting last season’s setback to a trans athlete and the criticism she’s faced for speaking out. The piece frames the issue as broader than one sport, highlighting activist efforts to protect girls’ sports and political fallout in California, including Sheriff Chad Bianco’s support for protections and Governor Gavin Newsom’s controversial comments. A Public Policy Institute of California poll is cited showing broad opposition to biological male athletes in women’s sports, and Viola says she plans to vote for Bianco, who has pledged to withhold funding from schools that allow males in girls’ sports.

via Fox News|
#california-politics#girls-sports#olivia-viola
Adam Rippon's Revelations: The Unsettling Truth Behind 'Stars on Mars'
entertainment2 years ago

Adam Rippon's Revelations: The Unsettling Truth Behind 'Stars on Mars'

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon reveals that the reality show Stars on Mars was "not the same" after a clash with Lance Armstrong over the topic of trans athletes. Rippon explains that the confrontation shifted the focus of the show and made him uncomfortable. He felt pressure to speak up as a queer athlete but acknowledges that he doesn't know everything about being a trans person. Rippon criticizes Armstrong's argument against trans athletes' involvement in sports, stating that research can only be conducted if they are allowed in these spaces. He also points out that Armstrong's history as a cheater made him an inappropriate person to discuss the issue. Armstrong eventually quit the show, and Rippon was not surprised when he launched a podcast series discussing trans athletes.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#adam-rippon#entertainment#lance-armstrong
Ohio House Passes Controversial Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ Youth and Trans Athletes.
politics3 years ago

Ohio House Passes Controversial Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ Youth and Trans Athletes.

The Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill allowing parents to opt their child out of "sexuality content" in school, which opponents say is anti-LGBTQ+ and will force educators to out students. The House also voted on a bill banning trans athletes from participating in sports and prohibiting trans youth from receiving medical care. The Ohio Children's Hospital Association previously called the bill a "misguided effort" that could exacerbate harm to LGBTQ+ youth. The bill also requires mental health professionals to screen patients for abuse and comorbidities before diagnosing gender dysphoria.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|
#education#healthcare-ban#lgbtq
Defending Free Speech and Women's Spaces: The Riley Gaines Attack and Its Aftermath
sports3 years ago

Defending Free Speech and Women's Spaces: The Riley Gaines Attack and Its Aftermath

ESPN anchor Sage Steele defended former swimmer Riley Gaines after she was physically attacked by a mob of trans activists at San Francisco State University. Gaines has been vocal about not wanting to compete against transgender swimmers, and Steele called on other women with public platforms to support her and other female athletes. The issue of trans women competing in women's sports has been controversial, with Gaines frustrated after losing a trophy to trans former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas.

via New York Post |
#activism#riley-gaines#sage-steele
Controversy Surrounds Nike's Transgender Ambassador Campaign
sports3 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Nike's Transgender Ambassador Campaign

Olympic medalist Sharron Davies is leading calls to boycott Nike over its campaign with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, which she says is a "kick in the teeth" to women. Davies repeated her longstanding calls for trans athletes to have their own category and insisted that the 26-year-old influencer hasn't been through the challenges women face finding well-fitted sports bras. Other celebrities have also called for a boycott over the campaign, with some taking the same action against Bud Light for putting Mulvaney's face on cans to celebrate "365 days of womanhood."

via New York Post |
#boycott#nike#sharron-davies
"Friday's Top 7 Must-Knows: April 7 Edition"
world-news3 years ago

"Friday's Top 7 Must-Knows: April 7 Edition"

Violence has erupted again in Israel and Gaza after Israeli police raided the al-Aqsa Mosque. Tennessee lawmakers expelled two Democrats from the state House for protesting for more gun control. The Biden administration proposed new rules for transgender athletes, which will probably face pushback. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's luxury trips from a Republican megadonor are raising ethical concerns. The IRS plans to target more rich tax dodgers with its $80 billion in new funding.

via The Washington Post|
#gaza#irs#israel