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California Divided: Trans Athletes Spark School Sports Debate

5/11/2025

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In California, tensions rise over transgender athletes in school sports. A brave transgender student called on the Lucia Mar Unified School District to safeguard queer students from bullying. In contrast, three Christian high schools are pushing back against CIF's policy that permits biological males in girls' sports, raising fairness issues. A recent survey reveals that many Californians stand against trans athletes competing in women's sports.

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In California, tensions rise over transgender athletes in school sports. A brave transgender student called on the Lucia Mar Unified School District to safeguard queer students from bullying. In contrast, three Christian high schools are pushing back against CIF's policy that permits biological males in girls' sports, raising fairness issues. A recent survey reveals that many Californians stand against trans athletes competing in women's sports.