Nation Apr 07 Biden proposes using Title IX to stop blanket bans on transgender athletes By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings
Politics Apr 06 Biden administration proposes rule to forbid bans on transgender athletes but allow limits A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries. By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Education Nov 21 Supreme Court turns away school’s appeal of sexual assault case The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from a Virginia school board that says it shouldn't be held liable for the alleged sexual assault of a student by a classmate on a band trip. By Matthew Barakat, Associated Press
Nation Jun 25 Watch 6:12 How some schools sidestep Title IX’s protections for women Title IX, the federal law that bars educational institutions from discriminating on the basis of sex turned 50 this week. But some top college sports programs are skirting the spirit, if not the letter, of the law. Ali Rogin speaks… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Emine Yücel
Education Jun 23 Watch 3:59 Examining the successes and remaining challenges 50 years after Title IX It was 50 years ago on Thursday that Title IX became law and forever changed the landscape of education and athletics. Its impact has been enormous but parts of it are subjects of debate, including sexual assault claims on campus… By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Jun 23 Watch 4:52 Biden administration proposes new protections for LGBTQ students, sexual assault survivors The Biden administration on Thursday proposed new rules for how schools must treat sex discrimination under Title IX. If approved, the regulations would reverse Trump-era rules that limited the scope of sexual assault investigations on campuses. The Washington Post's Moriah… Continue watching
Jun 23 Biden administration proposed new Title IX protections for campus sexual assault By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Biden administration has proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules. The goal is to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges' responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 8:07 Decades after Title IX, girls face tough battles on and off the sports field By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran, Sam Lane It’s been nearly 50 years since the passage of Title IX, the landmark civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at federally funded schools, including in athletic programs. But violations still exist, with schools often providing better opportunities and benefits for… Continue watching
Dec 07 After pandemic pause, more incoming college students may face sexual assault risks By Nadra Nittle, The 19th Students at campuses around the country have protested what they see as their schools’ mishandling of sexual assault reports as more students are on campus for the first time after pandemic-disrupted years. Continue reading
Jun 17 Department of Justice says West Virginia, Arkansas transgender bans violate federal law By John Raby, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Justice has slammed a new West Virginia law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports. Continue reading