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Greetings Friend,
We
wanted to share with you an update regarding the status of the Save
Women's Sports Act we've been spearheading (HB358): The
Save Women’s Sports Act was heard at an NC House Judiciary I Committee
hearing at the General Assembly today.
We're
grateful for bill sponsor Rep. Mark Brody and all the other
individuals involved in getting the bill to where it is today. This
includes a number of today's speakers who spoke powerfully in favor of
passing HB358.
Dr. Greg Brown, a Professor
of Exercise Science at the University of Nebraska-Kearney testified at
the hearing. He told the House Committee:
"There are
important biological differences between boys and girls, men and
women. These biological differences give boys and men a 10-60%
advantage in sports performance compared to girls and women. Research
indicates that these differences in performance are not erased due to
male-to-female hormone use." (Dr. Greg Brown, Professor of
Exercise Science, University of Nebraska-Kearney)
A Duke University Study confirms Dr.
Brown's testimony.
Beth Stelzer, the
Founder of Save Women’s Sports, traveled to Raleigh to
personally speak at the hearing. She stated:
“Save Women’s
Sports Foundation commends North Carolina for stepping up to protect
female athletes. It is important to understand that this bill is not a
ban. It is simply designed to protect athletic opportunities for
females--the original intent of Title IX. The Save Women’s Sports Act
will guarantee fair play for females and we are glad to return to
North Carolina and extend continued support for the
bill.” (Beth Stelzer, Founder Save Women's Sports)
Our nonpartisan organization is
honored to stand beside other organizations such as the Save Women’s
Sports Foundation to promote this legislation. This issue has united
women from all walks of life across the political spectrum who believe
in fairness for female athletes. 76% of North Carolinians believe that
allowing biological men to compete against women is unfair—and we ask
the North Carolina General Assembly to do the right thing for female
athletes of today and the generations to come”.
Thus
far, over 2,600 of you have used our click-to-contact tool to ask your
NC representatives to save women's sports by supporting HB358. Would
you consider clicking here to help us keep the pressure
going?
Thank you,
Tami
Fitzgerald Executive Director NC Values Coalition
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