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Susan Collins says Trump is right to probe Maine over transgender athletes

Senator Susan Collins stated that allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports is not safe or fair and goes against Title IX's intent for safe and fair athletic competition.
On March 31, Trans Day of Visibility was marked globally, emphasizing that transgender individuals deserve equal rights, according to advocates.
Maine has been referred to the Justice Department for noncompliance with Title IX related to transgender sports policies.
Advocates argue that transgender individuals face violence and discrimination, highlighting their struggles in sports amid opposing views.

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Republicans Work to Remove Transgender Identity Language from the Maine Human Rights Act

Maine Republicans have put forward two bills in recent days to remove the language in the Maine Human Rights Act’s (MHRA) which lays the legal basis of Governor Janet Mills (D) pretext for refusing to comply with a White House executive order to protect girls’ school sports. The specific language in the MHRA includes “gender [...] The post Republicans Work to Remove Transgender Identity Language from the Maine Human Rights Act appeared first on …

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Pennsylvania divided over transgender policies

(The Center Square) - Policies that make room for transgender people in traditionally female or male spaces sow deep divisions among lawmakers and the voters they represent.

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Maine Republicans press for hearings on bills dealing with transgender athletes

Republicans say that Maine has a short window to avoid losing federal funding.

7 days ago·Bangor, United States

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Susan Collins says Trump is right to probe Maine over transgender athletes

Sen. Susan Collins (Maine), a prominent Senate Republican moderate, says President Trump is right to scrutinize her state’s law that “allows biological males to play in girls’ sports,” calling the law contrary to the “spirit and intent” of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools.

8 days ago·Washington, United States

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Susan Collins says biological males shouldn’t compete in ‘girls’ sports’

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke out against the governor of her state’s position on allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports.

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Maine senator takes a stand on trans athletes in women's sports

Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine made it clear how she feels about transgender athletes competing in women's sports.Collins said in a statement the th

8 days ago·Portland, United States

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