Is there a single biological female student athlete who has lost out on a college scholarship to a transgender student athlete? Maybe there is but I haven’t seen it yet.
Gluesenkamp Perez: "At town halls, what I saw was the people who were the most upset had spent the last 12 years driving their girls to sports practice & they view their best shot of their student going to college as an athletic scholarship. So when we rush to moralize we miss some of the nuance."
July 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Is there a single biological female student athlete who has lost out on a college scholarship to a transgender student athlete? Maybe there is but I haven’t seen it yet.
1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
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Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power
News came this week that transgender athlete and student Lia Smith took her life at just 21 years of age.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
1. This week, news emerged that former trans athlete, student at Middlebury, and advocate for trans rights, Lia Smith, was found dead.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Her death was ruled a suicide.
But I argue that it's not only a suicide. Every trans suicide is a murder by those in power.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Travis Hunter. Phenomenal athlete. Great student. Decent human being.
Hell of a package, huh?
Hell of a package, huh?
May 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Travis Hunter. Phenomenal athlete. Great student. Decent human being.
Hell of a package, huh?
Hell of a package, huh?
Excited to tell a certain varsity athlete, award-winning painter, AP student and expert toilet user that she doesn’t have to pay taxes
The full quote from RFK, Jr. is truly disgusting and this is 100% him calling for institutionalization of autistic people. This is horrifying.
April 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Excited to tell a certain varsity athlete, award-winning painter, AP student and expert toilet user that she doesn’t have to pay taxes
Lia Smith, a transgender athlete who was on Middlebury's swimming and diving team, was just found dead by suicide this week.
www.them.us/story/lia-sm...
www.them.us/story/lia-sm...
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Lia Smith, a transgender athlete who was on Middlebury's swimming and diving team, was just found dead by suicide this week.
www.them.us/story/lia-sm...
www.them.us/story/lia-sm...
Rest In Peace Lia Smith.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
Transgender Student-Athlete Lia Smith Remembered as a Friend and Fierce Advocate — Assigned
Lia Smith, a 21-year-old trans student-athlete in Vermont, took her own life last week. Her friends, family and community mourn, and remember her as a bright young woman who spoke on behalf of her com...
www.assignedmedia.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Rest In Peace Lia Smith.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
Lia Smith, transgender student athlete at Middlebury College, died to suicide last week after being banned from participating in competition.
A somber piece by @alyssaur.bsky.social describes how she's being remembered by her friends and family.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
A somber piece by @alyssaur.bsky.social describes how she's being remembered by her friends and family.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Transgender Student-Athlete Lia Smith Remembered as a Friend and Fierce Advocate — Assigned
Lia Smith, a 21-year-old trans student-athlete in Vermont, took her own life last week. Her friends, family and community mourn, and remember her as a bright young woman who spoke on behalf of her com...
www.assignedmedia.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Lia Smith, transgender student athlete at Middlebury College, died to suicide last week after being banned from participating in competition.
A somber piece by @alyssaur.bsky.social describes how she's being remembered by her friends and family.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
A somber piece by @alyssaur.bsky.social describes how she's being remembered by her friends and family.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
If anyone was still pretending this isn’t just about excluding trans kids from public life, the Trump administration just opened a Title IX investigation into a Maine school district because a trans student is on a *co-ed* cheerleading squad.
Newport co-ed cheerleading team is at center of Trump transgender athlete crackdownTrump admin focuses on swimming, cheerleading in Maine transgender athlete probes
The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of Title IX-related investigations this week that include 2 school districts in Maine.
www.pressherald.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM
If anyone was still pretending this isn’t just about excluding trans kids from public life, the Trump administration just opened a Title IX investigation into a Maine school district because a trans student is on a *co-ed* cheerleading squad.
Adding "risk factor" to all COVID vaccine encounters to comply with HHS.
October 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Adding "risk factor" to all COVID vaccine encounters to comply with HHS.
Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve 'unconditional support' in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.
www.pressherald.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
A trans athlete is facing accusations of rape for competing in a wrestling match against a cis girl, and I am very tired.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Fed Intervenes in Allegations Against Trans Student Athlete — Assigned
Allegations of sexual misconduct against a trans student athlete, and a potential failure in mandatory reporting, have ballooned into a federal investigation, despite lack of evidence.
www.assignedmedia.org
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A trans athlete is facing accusations of rape for competing in a wrestling match against a cis girl, and I am very tired.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Given that every student athlete will now be transvestigated, it’s a whole lot
June 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Given that every student athlete will now be transvestigated, it’s a whole lot
Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last.
Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last.
Decades of research have established how to prevent and treat heat illness, but uneven policy adoption and implementation has left players at risk.
dlvr.it
October 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last.
Great news.
Washington State Athletic Association vote to ban trans people from sports fails by a single vote.
It would not have been binding anyway, but this is good news for trans Washington Staters.
mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-...
Washington State Athletic Association vote to ban trans people from sports fails by a single vote.
It would not have been binding anyway, but this is good news for trans Washington Staters.
mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-...
Transgender student-athlete ruling falls one vote short
WIAA passed seven of 16 proposed amendments, but two amendments regarding transgender student-athletes in competition failed to move forward.
mynorthwest.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Great news.
Washington State Athletic Association vote to ban trans people from sports fails by a single vote.
It would not have been binding anyway, but this is good news for trans Washington Staters.
mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-...
Washington State Athletic Association vote to ban trans people from sports fails by a single vote.
It would not have been binding anyway, but this is good news for trans Washington Staters.
mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-...
When you're a white former student athlete who steals a boat, you're an "exceptional college grad" who took a boat "without permission."
‘Exceptional’ NY college grad killed when boat taken without permission crashes in Boston Harbor
“Lizzie was an exceptional student-athlete who had a tremendous impact during her four years at Union College.”
nypost.com
May 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
When you're a white former student athlete who steals a boat, you're an "exceptional college grad" who took a boat "without permission."
Nolan Wells was a beloved son, student-athlete, & a Black boy who deserved to grow old.
Though true justice would mean Nolan would be alive today, we’re pushing for the accountability his family deserves.
I grieve for his loved ones & join their demands for an independent investigation.
Though true justice would mean Nolan would be alive today, we’re pushing for the accountability his family deserves.
I grieve for his loved ones & join their demands for an independent investigation.
July 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Nolan Wells was a beloved son, student-athlete, & a Black boy who deserved to grow old.
Though true justice would mean Nolan would be alive today, we’re pushing for the accountability his family deserves.
I grieve for his loved ones & join their demands for an independent investigation.
Though true justice would mean Nolan would be alive today, we’re pushing for the accountability his family deserves.
I grieve for his loved ones & join their demands for an independent investigation.
Today, I spoke on NPR affiliate KCRW's "Press Play" about transgender sports ban, AB Hernandez, and what is going on in California.
I really think I killed this interview y'all. Give it a listen.
www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...
I really think I killed this interview y'all. Give it a listen.
www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...
How trans track athlete AB Hernandez became a conservative target
On Tuesday, the California Interscholastic Federation announced “any biological female student-athlete” who didn’t qualify because a trans athlete placed ahead of them would be allowed to compete in t...
www.kcrw.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Today, I spoke on NPR affiliate KCRW's "Press Play" about transgender sports ban, AB Hernandez, and what is going on in California.
I really think I killed this interview y'all. Give it a listen.
www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...
I really think I killed this interview y'all. Give it a listen.
www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...
First up are the transgender student athlete ban cases. Justice Brett Kavanaugh has the opinion.
SCOTUS holds that schools can determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports teams based on biological sex.
SCOTUS holds that schools can determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports teams based on biological sex.
Today is the last day of opinions from SCOTUS before summer recess and it should have some major decisions.
I'll be keeping an eye out for what drops!
I'll be keeping an eye out for what drops!
June 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
First up are the transgender student athlete ban cases. Justice Brett Kavanaugh has the opinion.
SCOTUS holds that schools can determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports teams based on biological sex.
SCOTUS holds that schools can determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports teams based on biological sex.
What an exceptional student-athlete.
this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
May 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What an exceptional student-athlete.
That pup's a student athlete but they've never played a sport 🫣
February 27, 2024 at 12:21 AM
That pup's a student athlete but they've never played a sport 🫣
post you from a different era of your life
student athlete life. hurdler/sprinter❤️
student athlete life. hurdler/sprinter❤️
January 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
post you from a different era of your life
student athlete life. hurdler/sprinter❤️
student athlete life. hurdler/sprinter❤️
James Franklin is 52 years old and no longer has any student-athlete eligibility per NCAA guidelines
I mean, point taken, but I think people would like to see a game where it looks like he might’ve had a positive impact on game day once.
James Franklin's fifth NY6/CFP win, but since he won it, that means it retroactively does not count as a big game for some reason
January 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
James Franklin is 52 years old and no longer has any student-athlete eligibility per NCAA guidelines
If anyone could show me hard evidence that a Y chromosome statistically benefits a student athlete more than a parent with 7-figure income, I would be genuinely shocked.
September 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM
If anyone could show me hard evidence that a Y chromosome statistically benefits a student athlete more than a parent with 7-figure income, I would be genuinely shocked.
