All articles tagged with #transgender policy
OutKick reports the WNBA has deemed Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft but has not disclosed the criteria or how it defines 'woman' under the CBA, prompting calls for transparency and written guidance before the draft.
Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud denounced fans who threw sex toys onto the court during a WNBA game, calling the act 'weak' as similar incidents have occurred in multiple cities. A cryptocurrency-investor group claimed responsibility, framing the acts as a protest against transgender policy. The WNBA has previously warned that offenders face at least a one-year ban and possible legal action, and notes there has never been a transgender woman on a WNBA roster.
Two WNBA games were interrupted after spectators threw sex toys onto the court; a male fan at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena was reportedly banned for life, with unclear consequences for the Chicago incident. A meme-coin group that claimed last year’s disruptions has threatened more protests against the league’s transgender-athlete policy, a debated topic under the WNBA’s CBA, which governs eligibility and other league rules, while no transgender players are currently in the league.
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.
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.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith argues conservatives have leveraged the WNBA controversy, but he also blames the league’s lack of clear rules on gender eligibility, saying the door was left open for political attacks and calling for stronger league governance to prevent politicization.
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.
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.
USA Gymnastics is reviewing its transgender athlete policies after removing previous guidelines that allowed biological males to compete in women's categories, amid increasing public and federal scrutiny, with other sports organizations also considering policy changes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USA Gymnastics has removed its transgender eligibility policy pages amid controversy sparked by a feud between Simone Biles and Riley Gaines over trans athlete inclusion in sports, with broader implications as other sports organizations consider policy changes and public opinion remains largely against trans women competing in women's sports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.