Tag: Athletes

Outcry over Nevada education official’s remarks on transgender athletes

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Following calls for his resignation a Nevada education official had to defend his remarks, regarding the transgender community, within the time limit of two minutes. During a Friday meeting of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents, public commenters rose to dispute statements made by Regent Patrick Boylan. […]

Biden Title IX rules on trans athletes set for election-year delay

The Biden administration is preparing to finalize sweeping rules in coming weeks governing how sex discrimination is addressed in schools, including new protections for transgender students. But officials plan to put off a companion regulation outlining the rights of trans athletes, according to people familiar with administration planning. Athletics is among the thorniest issues confronting […]

National debate over transgender athletes comes to New York City

NEW YORK — New York City finds itself at the center of a push to restrict transgender girls’ athletic participation — bringing a national issue for cultural conservatives to the largest school district in the Democratic bastion of Manhattan. The community education council for one of the city’s wealthiest school districts in Manhattan, including the […]