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California's Education Dept Faces Backlash Over Transgender Sports Debate

7/8/2025

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California's Department of Education is under fire following UPenn's controversial ban on transgender athletes in women's sports. The erasure of former swimmer Lia Thomas's records has sparked a wave of mixed emotions among teammates. Cyclist Julie Peterson voiced her concerns over fairness, igniting a passionate national debate on the inclusion of transgender individuals in athletics.

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California's Department of Education is under fire following UPenn's controversial ban on transgender athletes in women's sports. The erasure of former swimmer Lia Thomas's records has sparked a wave of mixed emotions among teammates. Cyclist Julie Peterson voiced her concerns over fairness, igniting a passionate national debate on the inclusion of transgender individuals in athletics.