A Democrat running to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives says she supports allowing biological males to participate in women's sports teams and has spoken out about biological males being in the women's locker room. said, “I'm not that worried.''
Sue Altman, who played basketball at Columbia University and then professionally in Ireland and Germany, told voters at Phillipsburg City Hall last week that “we benefited greatly from Title IX,” but “we There was nothing wrong with that issue.” According to , “trans brothers and sisters” will be added to women's athletics. new york post.
“When we, as a society, decide that making rules about who is and isn't a woman is more important than giving young children, especially young children, the opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves. , if we're more likely to commit suicide or be bullied, I think we've lost our way a little bit,” Altman said.
“As someone who has worked to advocate for women's rights and women's sports, I can promise you that I don't worry too much about this in the locker rooms of women's sports teams,” she continued. “We worry about whether we can have equal access to gym time, good referees to avoid injuries, good trainers, a fair share of scholarships, equal pay at higher levels. I have done so.”
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Sue Altman said she's “not really concerned” about having a biological male in the women's locker room. (Getty Images)
Mr. Altman, a former leader of New Jersey's Progressive Working Families Party, is aiming to defeat incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Keene in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in next month's election. The race is currently ranked as a close race, according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
Keene last year voted in favor of a House bill that would give protections to women-only track and field athletes, and the proposal passed the House.
The issue of transgender athletes' participation in women's sports has become controversial in recent years, as biological males have won more championships than females in U.S. and international competitions. There have also been cases of women being injured during competitions by transgender athletes, and women expressing discomfort with changing clothes in the same locker room as biological men.
Valentina Petrillo of Italy prepares to compete in the first round of the women's 400m T12 at the Stade de France Stadium during the 2024 Paralympic Games on Monday, September 2, 2024 in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jackson Ranger)
According to one survey, the percentage of Americans who believe athletes should play on teams that correspond to their biological sex increased from 62% in 2021 to 69% in 2023. gallop survey.
Survey shows that in 2021, a majority of Democrats supported athletes participating in sports based on their gender identity, but in 2023, Democrats believe athletes should be on teams according to their biological sex. The number of members has increased.
Studies have shown that transgender female athletes retain a competitive advantage over biological women, even after hormone therapy.
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Sue Altman is running to defeat Republican incumbent Congressman Tom Keene in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in next month's election. (Getty Images)
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“This is a place where people care about women's sports, and I respect that,” Altman said. “And I also know that I'm transgender now and have grown up with people who have transitioned from boy to girl or girl to boy. I know you were struggling.”
“And while I'm going to let individual sports committees decide at the highest level, at its core it's about respecting people of all genders and providing opportunities for young children, especially young people and young adults struggling with gender identity.” “You have to compete,” she said.
