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94. Biden DOE Trans Sports Rule has been widely (purposefully) misconstrued

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Sat Apr 8, 2023, 08:56 PM

Apr 2023

This proposed rule is getting bad press by journalists who have no legal background

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Biden administration says schools may bar trans athletes from competitive teams [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 OP

EVERYTHING is about WINNING! dchill Apr 2023 #1

Kick. Important stuff here, people! WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #2

This is disgusting angrychair Apr 2023 #3

It's being seen as a betrayal and adoption of RW lies Nevilledog Apr 2023 #4

That's exactly what it is. Horrifying. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #5

This is some bullshit. Initech Apr 2023 #6

So are these proposed regulations, or a done deal? gratuitous Apr 2023 #7

It's a proposal, and you can read it on the DOE's website. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #9

There is a 30-day comment period. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #58

What do I need to search under? LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #90

I haven't found it yet - Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #91

Thank you very much LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #92

... Solly Mack Apr 2023 #8

Right? "Others." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #10

That, and I'm simply bursting with curiosity about what an "important educational objective" Solly Mack Apr 2023 #11

If I had to guess, I'd say that's French for scholarships Sympthsical Apr 2023 #13

And "competitive" as well. It's a mess all around. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #15

As a parent of a trans child this is my red line AntivaxHunters Apr 2023 #12

I'm so sorry. Time after time after time. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #14

Goes to show vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #18

As a "group of over 30 doctor's [sic]", did you read the proposed regulation? lapucelle Apr 2023 #28

Thank you Johnny2X2X Apr 2023 #34

It's not perfect, but it does prohibit schools from the blanket use of "gender assigned at birth" lapucelle Apr 2023 #36

I vehemently disagree with the Democratic Party platform on many issues. hunter Apr 2023 #46

Thank you for standing up for your child! LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #86

Evening kick. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #16

Wow vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #17

I'm so sorry. It's horrifying. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #19

I keep saying it over and over vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #20

Yep. Politically, trans people are sacrifices to the center. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #21

I'll still vote for him vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #23

I hear you. We have to be able to freely give feedback to those who say they support us. If they WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #24

There is a public comment period for the proposed regulation lapucelle Apr 2023 #40

Meantime, a transgender named Dylan Mulvaney is making millions from Bud Lite and Nike. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #32

Okay here's the thing with that vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #39

What rights and laws do not protect you? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #45

SRSLY? Nearly every state is going after LGBTQ+ folks. progressoid Apr 2023 #50

Well I was asking what laws are needed? BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #51

They don't get it vercetti2021 Apr 2023 #57

It's frustrating & infuriating for me, a cis male. I can't imagine what trans people and progressoid Apr 2023 #61

So you won't answer my question. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #89

Here's a start: Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #93

Yeah, You Do RobinA Apr 2023 #47

... BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #52

Women who are transgender are female athletes. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #59

Cis Female athletes are not being threatened by trans women LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #62

Also trans women are female athletes too. (Nt) LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #63

The additional regulation would do the following: lapucelle Apr 2023 #27

This is definitely the wrong decision. Marius25 Apr 2023 #22

The proposed regulation would be added as a second part of a current regulation lapucelle Apr 2023 #25

Thank you, lapucelle. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #29

WaPo should be ashamed of that misleading, clickbait headline. lapucelle Apr 2023 #35

I thought they were better than that. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #41

Post removed Post removed Apr 2023 #48

That explains a lot. lapucelle Apr 2023 #49

Thanks Johonny Apr 2023 #33

Thanks ! obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2023 #37

*headdesk* sakabatou Apr 2023 #26

Common Joe this isn't you LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #30

See post #38. sheshe2 Apr 2023 #42

Does not change anything LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #64

It certainly does...and if they forbid Trans girls from participating in sports, they lose their Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #80

That is not what the article says LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #83

The headline is deceiving...WAPO can not be trusted I suggest your read the entire post. Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #78

I did LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #84

Way to score on yourself. aocommunalpunch Apr 2023 #31

Did you read the regulation? lapucelle Apr 2023 #38

Schools -- more specifically, school boards -- will have no trouble at all carrying that burden if WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #43

What makes you think schools / school boards "will have no trouble at all carrying that burden"? lapucelle Apr 2023 #44

Nonsense...blanket Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #79

No banning based on being trans should be allowed. LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #87

Making concessions to right wing homophobes is not going to help us win jcgoldie Apr 2023 #53

Nuanced policy directive reduced to binary oppositions. So typical. maxsolomon Apr 2023 #54

That WaPo headline is nothing but misleading mischief. lapucelle Apr 2023 #55

There is no nuance in bigotry LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #88

the Biden Admin set a bar that basically can't be met. maxsolomon Apr 2023 #95

The bar doesn't need to be met to hurt Trans athletes LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #96

Meh..he's doing supply and demand response. Volaris Apr 2023 #56

That didn't make it acceptable when Obama proposed relegating my, then, 27 year marriage Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #60

This is a good proposal by Biden. People who are against it didn't actually read the proposal. Beautiful Disaster Apr 2023 #65

How? LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #66

This makes no sense. Beautiful Disaster Apr 2023 #68

It makes perfect sense! LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #70

Accusing people of claiming to be trans to gain athletic advantage Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #75

Wow. Merely because someone disagrees without, you accuse them of Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #67

Exactly. Beautiful Disaster Apr 2023 #69

So you are accusing me of being a liar. Got it. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #72

There is a great deal of that on this thread...I can't understand why after being told to read Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #81

Please don't accuse people who disagree with the proposal Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #82

No, it wouldn't, and I suppose taking that into account means Biden missed on this one. Volaris Apr 2023 #74

Before puberty, kids are pretty much equal as far as Deminpenn Apr 2023 #71

Arguing there is a scientific basis for discrimination Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #77

Puberty blockers are safe, effective, and a real thing LostOne4Ever Apr 2023 #85

I'd be interested in the opinion of people who categorize themselves as trans on this gulliver Apr 2023 #73

You have at least two trans individuals who have spoken in this thread, Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #76

Biden DOE Trans Sports Rule has been widely (purposefully) misconstrued LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2023 #94