Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Wednesday legislation barring male-born athletes from female scholastic sports, setting up the possibility of an override in the Republican-controlled state legislature. The Democrat Beshear described the bill as discr…
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Most Indiana voters unhappy with governor’s veto of bill barring male-born from girls’ sports: poll
Most Indiana voters take a dim view of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s recent decision to veto legislation barring male-born athletes from competing in girls’ sports, according to a new poll. A majority 53.1% of likely Indiana voters disapprove of Mr. …
Roy P. Disney reveals ‘our child is transgender’ in Human Rights Campaign fundraiser
Roy P. Disney, the grand-nephew of Disneyland founder Walt Disney, jumped Tuesday into the feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Disney empire with a fundraising plea in which he disclosed that he has a transgender child. Mr. Disney, whose gra…
‘I’m not a biologist’ merchandise takes off among conservatives as follow-up to ‘Let’s go, Brandon’
It may never prove as catchy as “Let’s go, Brandon,” but “I’m not a biologist” is taking off as the latest right-of-center catchphrase for politically-themed swag. The Oregon Republican Party joined the parade Friday…
Biden takes on ‘hateful’ red-state bills on Transgender Day of Visibility
The White House pulled out the stops for the International Transgender Day of Visibility, announcing administrative changes and firing a warning shot at Republican-led states fighting the gender-identity agenda on health care, education and women&rsquo…
Republicans want to honor Emma Weyant, female-born swimmer, as ‘rightful winner’ of NCAA title
House Republicans introduced Wednesday a resolution to recognize Olympic silver medalist Emma Weyant as the “rightful winner” of a title won earlier this month at the NCAA Division I swimming championships by Lia Thomas. The 20-year-old Wey…
Arizona bans male-born athletes in female sports, gender-reassignment surgery for minors
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed Wednesday bills to bar male-born athletes from female sports and prohibit gender-reassignment surgeries for minors, calling the measures opposed by LGBTQ advocates “common sense legislation.” The Republican go…
Ron DeSantis takes on Disney over parental-rights bill in battle of Florida titans
The Walt Disney Co. may have placated the left by vowing to fight Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly signed parental bill of rights, but it turns out the Florida Republican knows how to return a punch. Disney found itself with a public relations debacle on…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign or risk impeachment
Senate graybeards like Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer want Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the 2021 Capitol riot, but that’s not good enough for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The “squad&rdqu…
Navajo fight Biden administration’s plan to fence off drilling around New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon
President Biden is looking to countries like Venezuela and Saudi Arabia for oil, even as he seeks to throttle drilling near New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, much to the frustration of Navajo Nation members like Ervin Chavez. Mr. Chavez is one of thousa…