1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

Vote against any legislation banning transgender students from participating in school sports. These bills are a cynical political strategy that scapegoats vulnerable children, not a response to any real problem. The numbers tell the story. In Michigan, out of 175,000 student athletes across 890 school districts, only two transgender girls received waivers to compete in 2025. The following school year, zero waivers were even requested. There is no evidence that transgender athletes dominate competitions or disproportionately win. Research from California and Connecticut shows that where transgender athletes compete according to their gender identity, overall participation in girls' sports has actually increased. Transgender youth represent less than 1% of the population. They're not a threat to fairness in athletics. If you genuinely care about girls' sports, address the real issues: funding disparities, resource gaps, and unequal media attention compared to boys' programs. These bans violate Title IX protections and state civil rights statutes while subjecting all female athletes to invasive scrutiny. Transgender students are asking for the same thing every student deserves: the chance to participate in school activities and belong. Don't use children as political pawns. https://hbtwfund.substack.com/p/how-trans-kids-became-americas-new