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WNBA Declares Kanter Freedom, White Ineligible for 2027 Draft Without Public Justification
sports1 month ago

WNBA Declares Kanter Freedom, White Ineligible for 2027 Draft Without Public Justification

The WNBA has reportedly determined that former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible for the 2027 draft, but the league has refused to publicly explain the criteria used for this decision. While unnamed sources labeled the declarations as publicity stunts, the league's collective bargaining agreement lacks specific definitions regarding gender identity or sex assigned at birth, leaving the basis for the ineligibility ruling unclear.

via Fox News|
#2027-draft#enes-kanter-freedom#royce-white
Jenner presses for a simple rule to settle the WNBA transgender debate and protect Title IX
sports2 months ago

Jenner presses for a simple rule to settle the WNBA transgender debate and protect Title IX

Caitlyn Jenner criticized the WNBA’s transgender eligibility discussions, urging a simple, Title IX–protecting rule and praising Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White for spotlighting what she calls league hypocrisy; she also notes the CBA lacks a definition for 'woman' and cites IOC bans on transgender women as context.

via Fox News|
#caitlyn-jenner#enes-kanter-freedom#sports
Project B Sets its Compass on IOC/FIBA Rules for Gender Eligibility
sports2 months ago

Project B Sets its Compass on IOC/FIBA Rules for Gender Eligibility

Project B, a planned global women’s basketball league led by Alana Beard, says it will follow IOC and FIBA gender-eligibility guidelines to provide consistency amid WNBA debates, having signed stars like Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones and Sophie Cunningham with a January launch targeted; the policy may involve genetic sex testing under IOC rules, a requirement still under review by FIBA and shaping ongoing discussions about transgender participation.

via Front Office Sports|
#basketball#gender-eligibility#olympics
SFUSD chief withstands tense congressional grilling on policy battles
politics4 months ago

SFUSD chief withstands tense congressional grilling on policy battles

SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su calmly defended her district at a federal hearing in Washington, D.C., facing pointed questions about drag queen story hours, locker rooms, and transgender policy, while stressing compliance with laws and ongoing improvements; Democrats defended public education and praised progress, as Republicans pressed contentious issues in a largely partisan exchange.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#congressional-hearing#drag-queen-story-hours#education-policy
Texas Children's to fund nation's first detransition clinic after $10M settlement
politics5 months ago

Texas Children's to fund nation's first detransition clinic after $10M settlement

Texas Children's Hospital must open what is described as the country's first detransition clinic and pay $10 million after a state investigation into minors' gender-affirming care; the settlement also requires the hospital to stop providing gender-transition care to minors and revoke five doctors' privileges, with funding for detransition services for five years, reflecting Texas's broader push to restrict transgender rights.

via Axios|
#detransition-clinic#ken-paxton#minors-health-care
"Planet Fitness Stock Plummets $400M Amid Transgender Controversy and Boycott Calls"
business2 years ago

"Planet Fitness Stock Plummets $400M Amid Transgender Controversy and Boycott Calls"

Planet Fitness faced a $400 million drop in valuation following backlash over its transgender locker room policy, which resulted in the revocation of a woman's membership for taking photos of a transgender individual in the women's locker room. Critics, including conservative groups and even Elon Musk, have called for a boycott, accusing the chain of creating unsafe spaces for women. The controversy has sparked a debate over gender identity and privacy in public facilities.

via Fox Business|
#boycott#business#controversy
"Title IX Lawsuit Challenges NCAA's Transgender Policy in Women's College Swimming"
sports2 years ago

"Title IX Lawsuit Challenges NCAA's Transgender Policy in Women's College Swimming"

A group of 16 current and former college female athletes, including swimmers and tennis players, have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, arguing that its transgender policy violates Title IX by discriminating against women. The lawsuit claims that the policy deprives women of equal access to facilities protecting their bodily privacy. The plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages, and the lawsuit is funded by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports. The NCAA's policy requires women’s swimmers and divers to have a testosterone threshold less than 10 nmol/L, and despite previous statements, the new NCAA president has not made any changes to the policy.

via SwimSwam|
#college-swimmers#lawsuit#ncaa
Catholic All-Girls College Faces Backlash, Reverses Transgender Admissions Policy
education2 years ago

Catholic All-Girls College Faces Backlash, Reverses Transgender Admissions Policy

Saint Mary's College, a Catholic all-girls college in Indiana, has reversed its decision to allow men who identify as transgender women to enroll at the institution. The college faced significant backlash from the community and alumnae, who felt that the policy was a dilution of the college's mission and Catholic identity. The college president acknowledged the concerns and apologized for unintentionally creating division. The decision to revert to the previous admission policy was welcomed by members of the Saint Mary's community and Catholic leaders, who believe in protecting the purpose and integrity of a Catholic college for women.

via Daily Signal|
#backlash#catholic#education
Controversy Erupts Over 11-Year-Old Forced to Share Bed with Transgender Student on School Trip
education2 years ago

Controversy Erupts Over 11-Year-Old Forced to Share Bed with Transgender Student on School Trip

Christian parents from Colorado have complained to their daughter's school district after she was allegedly forced to share a bed with a biological male who identifies as a girl on an overnight school trip. The parents claim that the school district's policy of hiding information from parents and students is unconstitutional. The incident occurred over the summer when the district organized a cross-country trip. The parents discovered that their daughter was sharing a bed with a transgender student only after the student informed her. The parents had to make multiple requests to have their daughter moved to another room, and chaperones instructed the girl to lie about the reason for the move. The school district's gender support plan has previously been reported on, which includes policies to keep parents in the dark about their child's gender transition. The Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom has sent a demand letter to the school district, alleging that their transgender policies violate parental rights and student privacy.

via Fox News|
#christian-parents#education#parental-rights
"Orange Unified School District Sparks Debate with Transgender Policy Approval"
education3 years ago

"Orange Unified School District Sparks Debate with Transgender Policy Approval"

The Orange Unified School District Board has approved a controversial parent notification policy regarding transgender students, requiring schools to inform parents if their child requests to be identified or treated as a gender different from their birth certificate. The policy also includes notifying parents if a student wants to use a restroom or changing facility of a different gender. Supporters argue that parents have a right to know, while opponents believe the policy targets a specific group and violates LGBTQ+ rights. The vote comes amidst a temporary restraining order against a similar policy in Chino Valley and a lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#controversy#education#lgbtq-rights
California School Superintendent Faces Opposition and Verbal Attacks for Opposing Transgender Policy
education3 years ago

California School Superintendent Faces Opposition and Verbal Attacks for Opposing Transgender Policy

California's state superintendent of schools, Tony Thurmond, was kicked out of a board meeting after opposing a district's policy that requires teachers to notify parents of students who identify as transgender. Thurmond argued that the policy may put students at risk and violate privacy and safety laws. He clashed with a district official, Sonja Shaw, who blamed him for the situation. The school board voted in favor of the policy, and Thurmond was escorted out of the meeting when he exceeded his speaking time. Thurmond criticized the board as "extremists" and questioned how parents and students could have their voices heard if he, as the superintendent, was silenced.

via New York Post |
#board-meeting#california#education
Controversy and Job Changes: Virginia Superintendents Swap Positions
education3 years ago

Controversy and Job Changes: Virginia Superintendents Swap Positions

Aaron Spence has been named as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) in Virginia, replacing Scott Ziegler who was fired over allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases. Spence, who previously served as the superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, was voted in by a 6 to 2 decision. LCPS has faced controversy over its handling of sexual assault cases, including accusations of covering up assaults to push its transgender bathroom policy. Spence aims to build trust, transparency, and academic excellence in the district.

via Fox News|
#aaron-spence#education#loudoun-county-public-schools