97: Governor Newsom Responds to Save Girls’ Sports Movement

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversy surrounding girls' sports in California and the Save Girls’ Sports movement, including insights from a press conference and legislative updates.

In Episode 97 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol , Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt break down the latest controversy surrounding girls’ sports in California after another male athlete dominated multiple girls’ track and field events at CIF prelims. Sophia shares behind-the-scenes details from a powerful press conference where brave female athletes spoke out for fairness, safety, and equal opportunity, even as Governor Newsom’s office accused critics of “bullying.” Sophia and Greg discuss why teenage girls should not be left alone to defend their own rights, the growing national attention on the Save Girls’ Sports movement, and why parents, pastors, and leaders must finally speak up. They also unpack AB 2017, a California bill that would expand religious holiday observances in public schools, and what it reveals about the state’s approach to religion and education. Plus: practical ways listeners can take action, support female athletes, and stay involved in what’s happening at the Capitol! Watch the press conference here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMhaGFBkvv0 Sign the Petition urging CIF to follow Title IX: https://www.xxonly.org/petition/ AB 2017 Article…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sophia Lorey, Greg Burt

Topics covered

• girls' sports
• California politics
• religious observance in schools
• Save Girls’ Sports movement
• female athletes rights
• Governor Newsom

Keywords

• girls' sports
• California
• Governor Newsom
• AB 2017
• female athletes
• religion in education
• CIF
• Save Girls’ Sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIF, California Family Council, Save Girls’ Sports, AB 2017

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