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Virginia Leaders Clash Over Transgender Athlete Policies

2/9/2025

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Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger champions the Virginia High School League and NCAA's authority over transgender athlete policies in women's sports. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears aligns with Trump’s executive order against transgender participation. Gov. Glenn Youngkin pressures the VHSL to adhere to these directives, citing potential federal funding threats, while the current policy embraces participation based on gender identity.

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Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger champions the Virginia High School League and NCAA's authority over transgender athlete policies in women's sports. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears aligns with Trump’s executive order against transgender participation. Gov. Glenn Youngkin pressures the VHSL to adhere to these directives, citing potential federal funding threats, while the current policy embraces participation based on gender identity.