Staff Reports
In a stunning display of defiance, Minnesota and California have decided to thump their chests and ignore an executive order from President Trump that aims to protect women’s sports from the encroachment of biological males competing as “transgender women.” Apparently, some state leaders think they know better than the White House. Who knew that high school sports could turn into a battleground for such an important debate?
As a result of this rebellion, the Trump administration has turned its gaze toward the Minnesota State High School League and the California Interscholastic Federation. It’s like a game of dodgeball, only instead of getting smacked in the face with a rubber ball, these organizations are about to get some serious scrutiny for violating an order aimed at keeping women’s sports fair. Meanwhile, the Maine Principals Association has decided to join the fray by ignoring the same directive. Their bold strategy? To place politics above the rights and recognition of female athletes. Bold indeed, but also incredibly misguided.
Biological males shouldn't be competing in the girls’ category.
The Maine Principals Association refuses to comply with President Trump’s executive order protecting girls’ sports, putting politics above policy. This is beyond insulting to the girls forced to compete against him. https://t.co/xtRPJvkEHW
— Alleigh Marré (@alleighmarre) February 18, 2025
It’s all fun and games until a biological male—who used to place fifth in boys’ events—suddenly transforms into a “girl” and takes first place in the Maine State Class B Championship. That’s right, a young man managed to secure the top podium spot after switching teams, raising serious eyebrows about the integrity of the competition. No one likes a cheat, but this is like a scene straight out of a bad locker room drama: a young man strutting in girls’ clothes under the guise of inclusivity while wiping the floor with actual girls. This disservice to female athletes looks less like a progressive victory and more like the final nail in the coffin for fair play.
Women’s sports advocates are stepping up, voicing outrage that the Maine Principals Association continues to prioritize political correctness over the safety and achievements of female athletes. Key figures in the push for fair competition have noted that allowing males to compete against females is not just a policy misstep; it’s a fundamental breach of Title IX and the principles that were established to create a level playing field. It is astonishing that a decision so clearly harming young women’s sports can be debated openly without a shred of embarrassment from those involved.
One Maine lawmaker, Lauren Libby, wasted no time in criticizing the association’s decision. She has made it clear that this besmirching of female athletes not only disobeys the executive order but also threatens the safety and privacy of young women who deserve to compete against competitors of their own sex. It seems the preservation of women’s sports integrity is of little concern to those who put politics at the forefront. Action is necessary to restore fairness in athletics, and the call for the Trump administration to intervene highlights the urgent need for a return to common sense.
