Gina Arena Campaigns for Trans Sports Ban in New York

Gina Arena, a Republican candidate for New York's 40th District Senate seat, has launched the 'Save Girls Sports' campaign aimed at preventing transgender females from competing in women's high school sports. This initiative arises in the context of the upcoming Equal Rights Amendment ballot, which includes protections for gender identity and sexual orientation, provoking opposition from Arena who claims it undermines female athletes. Arena's opponent, Sen. Peter Harckham, advocates for the rights of transgender youth, asserting that discrimination against them is unjust. Meanwhile, in Georgia, lawmakers are pushing for similar restrictions on transgender athletes, citing concerns over fair competition, despite a lack of evidence showing transgender participation in schools. In New Hampshire, two transgender girls are challenging a new law that bans them from competing in women's sports, arguing it violates their rights and medical treatment. This ongoing debate about transgender athletes in sports continues to garner significant political attention and public sentiment across various states.