The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to restrict transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports following a federal investigation related to swimmer Lia Thomas, resulting in an apology and the restoration of female athletes’ titles and records. This decision aligns with the Trump administration’s policies, emphasizing biology-based definitions of gender, while sparking criticism from LGBTQ advocacy groups.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The University of Pennsylvania has decided that transgender athletes, like Lia Thomas, will not be allowed to compete in women’s sports anymore after a government investigation.
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