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When the Court Ruling Stalls, Girls Fight for Fair Play

July 11, 2026

In 23 states, laws that stop men from joining women’s sports are missing or weak. Washington is one of those places, and a high‑school soccer player there feels the effect every time she faces a male opponent. She says it is unfair that her speed and strength are compared to someone who has an advan

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The Court’s Big Decision on Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

In early 2026, a Supreme Court ruling settled a long‑running debate about whether transgender athletes can compete on girls’ and women’s teams. The decision upheld state laws that bar biological men from such competitions, marking a win for those who argue the laws protect women’s sports. The story

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Supreme Court Says Women’s Sports Stay Separate

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can keep rules that stop biological men from competing in women’s sports. A 6‑to‑3 decision means these bans are legal, but it does not require that every women’s category be exclusive to people who were born female. The ruling follows challenges in West Virgi

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California Candidates Clash Over Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports

May 30, 2026

Steve Hilton, the Republican front‑runner for California’s governorship, stepped onto the track field this Friday to launch a campaign rally titled “Save Girls Sports. ” His message was clear: he would fight against what he calls the “far‑left” stance on transgender athletes competing in girls’ team

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Softball Star’s Tax Dilemma: Money Going to a Fight Over Girls’ Sports

April 2, 2026

A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b

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A Fair Fight: The Future of Women's Sports

November 14, 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a big change. They might ban biological male trans athletes from women's competitions. This has sparked a lot of talk among those who support women's sports. In the U. S. , the Supreme Court is set to hear two big cases about this issue. Thes

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Standing Up to the President

February 23, 2025

Imagine this: The President of the United States and the Governor of a small state are going head-to-head. The issue? Transgender athletes competing in sports. The President, a well-known figure for his strong opinions, was not happy with the Governor's stance. He warned her to "do it" or risk losin

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Sports Fairness: The Debate Over Transgender Athletes' Records

February 12, 2025

The Education Department recently pushed for a significant change in how transgender athletes' records are handled. They want to remove records, titles, and awards from transgender women who have competed in women's sports. This stance comes from a place where some believe that transgender women hav

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Congress Votes on Trans Athletes in School Sports

January 15, 2025

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d

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Could Trump Kick Trans Athletes Out of School Sports?

November 15, 2024

Remember when former President Trump wanted to keep trans athletes out of some school sports? He made it clear through his words and picks, like campaign surrogates. For instance, at an event with Fox News, Trump said, “The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal. ” This got