US Edition'We won't back down': Rally held in Cumberland to support transgender students, athletes
- Members of the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school community rallied to support transgender students amidst ongoing protests related to federal policies involving transgender athletes in Maine schools.
- The U.S. Department of Education stated that Maine's policy on transgender athletes violates Title IX, giving the state 10 days to comply or risk losing federal funding.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills has opposed federal demands, asserting they conflict with the Maine Human Rights Act to protect transgender students.
- Attendees at the rally expressed feelings of fear and inspiration, highlighting the need for a safe environment for all students regardless of their identity.
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Mainers rally to defend transgender athletes
On Sunday, people gathered in Cumberland for a protest aimed at protecting young transgender athletes. “We are here today to stand up to the threats against the bullies,” Leah McDonald, an attendee, said. “I’m here because I’m an educator, a mom, and grandmother, and a good human being, and I’m ashamed of how people are being treated because they’re different,” Cherrie Mecinnes, a teacher for MSAD 51 and an attendee of the rally, said. Cumberlan…
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Bullying, basketball and an online firestorm: How B.C. college star Harriette MacKenzie stood up to anti-trans hate
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Angel Reese is getting cooked over a tweet she probably thought was a slam dunk.The Chicago Sky star is one of the most visible faces in women's basketball, but it's not always for the right reasons.She seems to invite controversy. Let's take a look at some of her hits:Reese is responsible for the reputation she's developed. She's built it over years and the examples listed above are just a handful to choose from. Yet, she wants people to know t…
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