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Who is standing up for Maine’s girls?

My hometown made a headline late last month. This is why it matters to my daughter and me. Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) has transformed Maine into a national punchline. And my social media feed proves that it's tearing us apart. This isn't just a political theatre, it reflects the deep divisions and passionate opinions […]

School district bans trans athletes from girls’ sports despite state allowing it

Washington school districts have put the matter into their own hands after the Blue state refused to comply with President Donald Trump's recent “No Men in Women's Sports” executive order. The Tumwater School District board voted Thursday to ban Trans Girls from playing women's sports teams. The resolution was voted 3-1. Board member Jill Adams […]

Former GB Olympic swimmer jailed for raping two teenage girls | Crime

The former Olympic swimmer and trainee police officer was jailed for 21 years after being convicted of raping two teenage girls and a series of other sexual offences. It has been heard that Antony James, 35, who represented Britain in the 2012 London Games at the 100m Butterfly, took care of the girls on behalf […]

Philadelphia to let trans athletes play in girls sports, defying Trump, PA law

The Philadelphia school will continue to be able to play in women's sports, even after Pennsylvania announces it will comply with President Donald Trump's “Women's No Men in Women's Sports” executive order. The Philadelphia school district announced in a statement provided Tuesday that it will continue in accordance with previous policies enabling transgender inclusion. “The […]

Maine legislature censures Rep for calling out trans athlete won girls’ event

The Maine House voted to denounce Rep. Laurel Libby Tuesday night for a recent social media post pointing to transgender high school athletes winning the girls' competition. The Democratic majority in the main house, led by speaker Ryan Fecto, passed a denouncement resolution Tuesday night with a 75-70 vote. Libby is no longer allowed to […]