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Are Democrats in Disarray Over Protecting Women’s Sports?

Even Amy Acton, the Democrat nominee for Ohio’s governor, acknowledges that protecting women from having to compete against men is “settled law” in the state.

In doing so, she’s irked progressives.

Her comments appeared in a June 30 article from The Toledo Blade, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are allowed to protect women’s sports. Although the cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., came out of Idaho and West Virginia, they upheld state laws in several states, including Ohio.

“I do not support boys playing in girls sports. This is already settled law in Ohio, and as governor, I will enforce and uphold the law,” Acton said.

Those comments have gained attention in recent days. Last Wednesday, the Ohio Democrats Progressive Caucus called out Acton.

Its statement offered that Democrats win when they “unapologetically defend victims of MAGA fearmongering” and “Make clear their plan to improve the material conditions of everyday Ohioans.”

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Allowing males to compete in female sports has resulted in over 600 females losing 890 medals to males, according to a report from the United Nations released in 2024. Female athletes have also been injured when forced to compete against males.

Acton’s comments also addressed how she “will always stand up for fairness and protect kids’ health and safety.” She further expressed commitment to working........

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