Gays Against Groomers Takes Washington D.C.

Being in Washington, D.C. to save girls’ sports was one for the record books. It was an honor to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with allies, parents, athletes, and everyday Americans who refuse to stay silent. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two pivotal cases: Little v. Hecox from Idaho and West Virginia v. B.P.J. These challenges target state laws that ban male athletes from competing in female sports. The importance of these cases cannot be overstated. For decades, Title IX has ensured that women and girls have equal opportunities in education and athletics, carving out spaces where they can compete fairly and safely.

But in recent years, a radical push to allow males into female categories has eroded these hard-won protections. In Little v. Hecox, Idaho’s law prohibits biological males from participating in girls’ sports at public schools and colleges, emphasizing sex-based categories to prevent unfair advantages. Similarly, West Virginia v. B.P.J. upholds a ban on male athletes joining female teams, arguing that physical differences rooted in biology (strength, speed, bone density) give males an edge that no amount of hormone suppression can fully erase. Studies from sports scientists show that even after testosterone reduction, male athletes retain significant advantages, leading to displaced female competitors, shattered records, and increased injury risks for girls.

This isn’t just about sports teams; it’s about safeguarding children from a predatory agenda that Gays Against Groomers has created to oppose. Allowing boys in girls’ locker rooms and on girls’ teams puts them at risk for privacy violations, trauma, and physical harm. We’ve heard heartbreaking stories from female athletes who’ve been sidelined or injured by stronger male competitors. These cases could set a nationwide precedent: if the Court upholds the bans, it affirms that states have the right to protect girls and women. If not, it opens the floodgates to chaos, where feelings trump facts, and girls’ dreams are sacrificed on the altar of inclusion. We waved signs, chanted for fairness, and felt the weight of history: this could be the turning point where sanity prevails over ideology. We are optimistic the Court will rule justly, perhaps by summer. Our Director of Legislation had the opportunity to give a speech!

“You might be wondering why a gay man is standing here defending girls’ sports and private spaces. The answer: I am a son, a brother, an uncle, and a great-uncle. I cherish the women in my life: my mother, my sister, my niece, my great niece, and the young girls who look up to them. My mother came of age in an era without the landmark protections of Title IX.

It opened doors and exploded female participation. My sister and niece grew up benefiting from those hard-fought gains. They had access to teams, coaching, facilities, and scholarships that built confidence, health, leadership, and futures. ....