In a surprising turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly opposes transgender women and girls competing in female sports during his podcast debut, sparking backlash from LGBTQ advocates and igniting a fierce debate on fairness in athletics.
In a contentious vote, the Minnesota House fell one vote short of passing HF12, a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing in female K-12 sports. The debate highlighted deep divisions over fairness, safety, and inclusion in athletics.
In a heated Senate vote, legislation aimed at banning transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports failed to advance, highlighting the ongoing political battle over LGBTQ rights and athletic fairness.