The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, vice president of public policy, regarding the success of several state ballot measures respecting biological reality and protecting women’s sports:
“The people of Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state took a stand for biological reality and made their voices clear: Girls deserve to compete on a safe and fair playing field. When we reject truth, the harm is real, widespread, and devastating. Far too many girls have been forced to compete against male athletes, losing athletic opportunities and medals as a result. In Washington state alone, more than one million votes were cast to ensure that no girl has to suffer the harms our client Kallie Keeler endured when she was forced to wrestle a male who sexually assaulted her. Colorado, Arizona, and Nebraska also saw millions of voters collectively support protections for female athletes. We at Alliance Defending Freedom are encouraged to see the momentum around protecting women’s sports and will continue working until common sense and truth return to every state, public school, and sports governing body.”
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