Washington students demand protection for girls sports and locker rooms
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A high school student in Washington state caused a stir on social media after giving a speech demanding that her state’s schools protect girls’ sports.
“Girls should never have to feel uncomfortable in their own locker room,” Wenatchee High School swimmer Sadie Sullivan said last week at Garden City Academy.
The conversation went like this: Super Signers Meeting event Hosted by Let’s Go Washington in support of two ballot initiatives; one that would strengthen communication between parents and schools, including the right for parents to review their students’ learning materials and records, and another that would retain “biologically male” participants. outside of girls sports.
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A high school student in Washington state caused a stir on social media after giving a speech demanding that her state’s schools protect girls’ sports. (Getty Images)
Washington state earlier this year adopted legislation This significantly restricted parents’ rights, including requiring parents to receive notification when their child received non-emergency medical services at school.
“Girls should never be told that their feelings don’t matter,” Sullivan added. “Girls should never be pressured by adults to undress in front of boys. Girls should never have to sacrifice their own safety for the comfort of others.”
Ahnaleigh Wilson, another student who runs track at Eastmont High School, called out both Democratic Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal.
“You defended trans athletes, but you didn’t defend us. We matter too,” Wilson said about Ferguson. “We have voices. We have stories. We deserve to be protected in our locker rooms, in our sports, and in the opportunities we work so hard for.”
Wilson told Reykdal: “We do not ‘thrive’ with boys in our locker rooms or boys in our sports. When you say ‘all’ students, you seem to forget that ‘all’ includes biological girls.”
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Sadie Sullivan’s speech took place at a Super Signer Rally event hosted by Let’s Go Washington in support of two ballot initiatives; one that would strengthen communication between parents and schools, including the right for parents to review their students’ learning materials and records, and another that would exclude “biologically male” participants from girls’ sports. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
Darren Littell, campaign manager for Let’s Go Washington, told Fox News Digital that both Sullivan and Wilson’s “courage is proving to be contagious. It’s impressive to watch the outpouring of support. People were afraid to stand up to the woke mob, but when someone says ‘enough is enough’ it’s like the fear is broken. People know girls deserve fair competition. People know girls deserve a safe, private space to prepare for sports. We’re happy to do our part. We protect girls, and we can’t be more proud of them than that.” “We can’t hear it.”
Littell added that Let’s Go Washington “has just over a month to finish collecting signatures for ballot initiatives IL26-001 to restore parental rights and IL26-638 to protect girls’ sports.” We are on track to qualify for both initiatives, but we still have a few signatures to collect. So if you are a registered voter in Washington state, please sign both initiatives. You can request a signature page from our website and we will mail one to your home.”
“Washington state law prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression in public schools,” Katy Payne, chief communications officer for the superintendent of public instruction office in Washington state, told Fox News Digital.
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Earlier this year, Washington state passed a law that significantly restricts parents’ rights, including requiring them to notify parents when their children receive non-emergency medical services at school. (David Ryder/Getty Images)
“All students have the right to be treated consistent with their gender identity, including access to gender-segregated spaces such as restrooms and locker rooms,” Payne said. he said. “Regardless of the underlying reason, any student who needs or desires greater privacy—whether transgender or not—should be provided with access to an alternative restroom or locker area. OSPI is charged with implementing, maintaining, and enforcing the law and will continue to do so until or unless the law changes.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Ferguson for comment.
