Concerns Over Title IX Changes Under Biden-Harris Administration

A former collegiate athlete has expressed deep concern regarding recent changes to Title IX, which they believe threaten women's rights to equal opportunity, privacy, and safety. The athlete highlights that these modifications could lead to men taking scholarships intended for women, jeopardizing the financial aid that many female students rely on to pursue higher education. The athlete notes that such decisive action regarding Title IX would have been unlikely two years ago. Starting August 1, the new Title IX regulations will allow men to access women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, and changing spaces based solely on their self-declared gender identity. This shift raises alarms about the safety and privacy of women in these spaces. Furthermore, the revised guidelines mandate that individuals affiliated with federally funded programs use biologically incorrect pronouns, framing non-compliance as a violation of federal law that could result in sexual harassment charges or loss of funding. The implications of these changes extend beyond women's rights, as they also pose risks to men's sex-based protections. The athlete argues that under the current Biden-Harris administration, college students may face a less just environment in Title IX proceedings compared to the previous administration. The situation is described as ironic and hypocritical, with the athlete emphasizing the serious consequences that millions of women may face as a result of these policy shifts.