Oklahoma Becomes 13th State to Protect Women’s Sports in Law

Girls' track race (public domain image)

Today, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed the Save Women’s Sports Act, legislation prohibiting biological males from competing in female athletics in the state’s K-12 schools as well as institutions of higher education. The move makes Oklahoma the thirteenth state to explicitly protect women’s sports in law. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project … Read more

Utah Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of Bill Protecting Women’s Sports

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Today, Utah lawmakers overrode Governor Spencer Cox’s veto of HB11, legislation which prohibits biological males from competing in female athletics in the state’s K-12 schools. This vote makes Utah the twelfth state to pass a law explicitly protecting girls’ sports. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement cheering … Read more

Gov. Kim Reynolds Makes Iowa 11th State to Protect Girls’ Sports

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Today, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation prohibiting biological males from competing in female athletics in the state’s schools and colleges. Iowa joins ten other states in enacting laws that protect women’s sports. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement praising Iowa lawmakers: “Protecting girls’ sports is a … Read more

APP Responds to Biden’s State of the Union: “This is a clarifying moment…”

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During his State of the Union address tonight, President Biden once again called for passage of the Equality Act and attacked state laws defending women’s sports and protecting children from sexualization: “And for our LGBTQ+ Americans, let’s finally get the bipartisan Equality Act to my desk. The onslaught of state laws targeting transgender Americans and … Read more

Twitter Censors Rep. Vicky Hartzler for Defending Women’s Sports

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According to reports today, U.S. Senate candidate and Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) was locked out of her Twitter account after tweeting that “Women’s Sports are for Women, not men pretending to be women.” In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement blasting the social media platform: “Here we go … Read more

South Dakota Becomes Tenth State to Protect Women’s Sports

Girls' track race (public domain image)

According to reports, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will sign a bill today mandating that only biological females be allowed to participate in women’s or girls’ sports. Her signature will make South Dakota the tenth state in the nation to explicitly protect female athletics in law. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project … Read more

APP Rips NCAA Over “Cowardly” Change to Transgender Athlete Policy

Swim meet (public domain photo)

Yesterday, the NCAA announced that it is changing its policy on transgender athlete participation. Under the new policy, participation rules will vary by sport and be subject to either the national governing body for that sport, international federation, or International Olympic Committee. In response, APP President Terry Schilling released the following statement: “The NCAA knows … Read more

Gov. Kristi Noem Moves to Protect Women’s Sports in South Dakota

Girl's race (public domain photo)

Earlier today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) announced she will press her state’s legislature to pass a bill to protect women’s sports and released the text for draft legislation. In response, Terry Schilling, president of American Principles Project (APP), released the following statement urging support for the bill: “Welcome to the coalition, Governor! We’re … Read more

APP Launches New Texas Chapter to Advance Pro-Family Politics at State Level

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WASHINGTON — Today, American Principles Project (APP) announced the launch of its first state chapter: APP Texas. The new project aims to advocate on behalf of Texas families and hold state leaders accountable on issues of special importance to the family, including opposing the imposition of critical race theory and gender ideology in schools, protecting … Read more