Attacking Trans Athletes Hurts All Kids

Politicians definitely don’t belong in student locker rooms. But right now, extreme legislation to keep trans kids out of sports is in front of the Supreme Court, and their rulings could do more than just unfairly keep trans athletes from competition.

These policies subject all women and girls to intrusive scrutiny of their bodies. Women and girl athletes who don’t conform to rigid gender stereotypes, or who are strong, tall, or fast, would be especially vulnerable to invasive investigation and testing to “prove” their gender.

Arbitrary participation bans don’t create more opportunities for girls and women. They also don’t address the real gender inequities in sports. In reality, all these policies accomplish is inviting gender policing, medical surveillance, and harassment.

Our girls deserve better. Add your name to the National Women's Law Center’s petition: ALL kids deserve the opportunity to play, compete and belong.

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