(Washington Stand) The state of Idaho is on a roll when it comes to pushing against LGBT ideology. In April 2020, Idaho became the first state to sign legislation that prevented transgender-identifying athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, signed by Idaho Governor Brad Little (R), declared it “a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded education programs or activities to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that allow individuals of the male sex to participate in programs or activities that are designated for women or girls.”
That same month, Little signed a bill “that prohibits transgender people from changing their birth certificates to match their gender identities,” The New York Times reported. Last month, the governor signed House Bill 668, which blocks the use of public funds for gender-affirming procedures. As NewsNation stated, “Since being elected governor in 2019, Little has signed at least half a dozen laws” that fight to protect women and biological realities. And this week, Little signed two more bills as wins for common sense. (Read More)
