Fencing organization updates transgender policy following debates about women’s competitions
USOPC to Follow Trump’s Executive Order on Sports Inclusion The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has stated its intention to adhere to President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding “excluding men from women’s sports.” This information was detailed on the USOPC Transgender Eligibility Policy page, which referenced the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy effective from July […]
USA Fencing revises transgender policy in light of debates surrounding women’s competitions
USA Fencing Updates Gender Eligibility Policy USA Fencing has revised its gender eligibility policy, allowing biological men to compete in women’s events after facing extensive criticism over the past few months. The organization announced that its policy now states that “Athletes who are female gender, provided all other entry criteria are met,” can compete in […]
McBride: Trump’s transgender policy ‘harms our military’
Rep. Sarah McBride from Delaware recently criticized the Trump administration’s policies, which she claims unfairly exclude transgender individuals from serving openly in the military. In her speech on the House floor, McBride shared a personal experience from earlier this month, where she celebrated with her Delaware community the freedoms afforded to them by the military. […]
Children’s National Hospital in DC Stops Prescribing Transgender Medications
Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC Discontinues Gender-Affirming Medications A children’s hospital in Washington, DC has announced plans to stop prescribing medications aimed at helping children transition to the opposite sex. The hospital made this information clear on its website. The Gender Development Programs section includes updates for both new and current patients, indicating a concern […]
Mountain West responds to concerns about transgender athlete investigation
Investigation into Alleged Fraud in Volleyball Team Las Vegas – In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, the Mountain West Conference addressed recent concerns regarding an investigation into alleged misconduct involving former San Jose transgender volleyball player Blair Fleming. It also acknowledged an erroneous response from Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevares. Earlier in June, […]
DHS Criticizes Judge for Releasing Transgender Inmate from Men’s ICE Detention Facility
This week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has criticized a U.S. district judge, recently appointed by President Biden, for instructing that illegal transgender individuals from Mexico—specifically, men identifying as women—be released from male-only detention centers. One of these individuals, Odalis Jonathan Martinez Velazquez, was detained in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility for […]
Transgender runner files lawsuit against Princeton for excluding her from women’s competition
A transgender runner, Sadishreiner, is taking legal action against Princeton University, claiming that the institution excluded athletes from a girls’ race held on May 3. According to the lawsuit, Schreiner aimed to compete in a women’s 200-meter sprint at the Larry Ellis Invitational, which included 141 participants not affiliated with any college or club. However, […]
Chicago Medical Center Suspends Transgender Care for Young People
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has decided to “suspend” treatments for minors that utilize federal research funds for hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries related to gender transition, following an executive order from President Donald Trump. Tobin Klinger, a spokesperson, mentioned that while the hospital will continue providing these services for adults, it will […]
Transgender runner files lawsuit against Princeton for claimed exclusion from women’s track competition
Transgender Runner Sues Princeton University Sadie Schreiner, a transgender athlete, has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University for allegedly barring her from participating in a women’s race on May 3. The action arose just moments before the event, where Schreiner was among 141 competitors to be excluded. According to the lawsuit, Schreiner was informed only […]
Judge appointed by Biden releases transgender asylum seeker
Transgender asylum seekers from Mexico have been released from immigration detention facilities after a district court ruling. U.S. District Judge Amy Baguio, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, directed the release of a 24-year-old asylum seeker, referred to as “OJM,” who identifies as a woman. OJM had been held for over a month while […]