MAJOR WINS: Idaho Protects Girls' Sports, Birth Certificates

Late yesterday, Gov. Brad Little of Idaho signed into law two measures
that are the first of their kind in the nation. Please join us in
thanking Gov. Little by sending hi a message message.

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"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God
He created him; male and female He created them" (Genesis 1:27,
NKJV).

Friends,

The Bible teaches that God created all of humankind as male and
female. These two sexes have physiological, psychological, and
anatomical differences-many of which are self-evident even to
the casual observer.

Some of these differences are so obvious that they can be visually
observed. Some can only be seen through a microscope. Remarkably, even
though both sexes share many of the same genes, some of those genes
function differently in men and women.

Because it is a scientific fact that biological sex is immutable and
there are measurable differences between male and female, it is
sometimes appropriate for governments to implement policies that
recognize these differences-for example, sex-segregated
bathrooms, sex-specific public health guidelines or sex-specific
athletic teams.

That's why I'm so excited to share the progress made this
year by the State of Idaho in respecting the real and measurable
differences between male and female. The Gem State is leading the way
in preserving important sex distinctions that have been indispensable
in protecting opportunities and safety for women.

First, consider our Fairness in Women's Sports Act, which was
just signed by Idaho Governor Brad Little. Most Americans believe that
boys shouldn't play in girls' high school and college
sports-a common-sense approach that was legally buttressed with
the advent of Title IX in 1972.

Yet that which was once unthinkable is becoming an increasingly
common occurrence in school sports around the country. It has gotten
so bad that three female high school track runners in Connecticut have
sued their state athletic organization because several boys, who say
they're girls, keep winning championships, breaking records, and
taking opportunities from hardworking girls.

That's why the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, which
ensures only biological females can play in girls' school
sports, was so necessary. This brand-new law will help save
girls' sports and preserve athletic opportunities for our
daughters!

Second, state lawmakers passed the Idaho Vital Statistics Act, which
ensures the accuracy of birth certificates, the most important state
vital record.

A few years back, the U.S. District Court of Idaho engaged in a gross
act of judicial activism, redefining "sex" as fluid and
self-determined, and ultimately overturning state policy that required
the "sex" marker on birth certificates match an
individual's biological sex.

The Idaho Vital Statistics Act restores factual accuracy to birth certificates by preventing people from changing their sex marker on their birth certificates.

Without accurate birth certificates, law enforcement officials will
have a harder time identifying suspects and victims, and public health
officials can't compile accurate statistics. Furthermore, just
imagine the mess that occurs in the criminal justice system and in
women's domestic violence shelters when it becomes impossible to
quickly and conclusively determine a person's biological sex.

Family Policy Alliance of Idaho was on the front lines for both of
these bills-sharing information with legislators, informing the
public, and mobilizing Idahoans. We worked closely with the
legislative sponsors to enact these laws that restore common sense in
these areas.

Will you join us in thanking Gov. Little? With all of the attacks
that he is getting from the ACLU and others, I know he'd
appreciate hearing from people around the country who value his
actions.

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And for everyone who stands with Family Policy Alliance through your
prayers, your actions, and your financial support, thank you for
making these victories possible-in Idaho and throughout the
nation in the days to come.

Sincerely,

Blaine Conzatti

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Blaine Conzatti
Director of Advocacy - Family Policy Alliance of Idaho

 

 

 

 

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