It's been made pretty clear you have to pass a religious test one way or another to be on this team. Staley preaches at team meals, gives out "gameday devotionals" that include scripture, and on the back the words, "Jesus vs. (insert opponent)" She recently said "if you dont believe in god, something is wrong with you." South Carolina is a public university, and she is in charge of a group of kids she has quite a bit of power over. This is insanity.
Im glad she's right here, but dont ever let these people get away. Ever.
“This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error as long as reason is left free to combat it.”
(Yeah, I know Jefferson’s being “re-assessed.” Rightfully so, too. But thing is—he’d absolutely dig that. He’d literally have it no other way; it was precisely his intention in everything he ever wrote, but especially with regard to his, Dawn Staley’s, and my university.)
Dawn Staley absolutely is everything we hoped to be when we were lucky enough to be at the college that (deeply flawed) man founded. I’m proud to have gone to her university, and his.
South Carolina is lucky to have her, but if they ever feel they aren’t, I sure hope she’ll someday come home.
The RWNJ Faux Outrage Machine crashed and burned when it went up against Dawn Staley. She told them she didn't give a damn what they posted (some poetic license used). Poor little dears were out classed, out maneuvered, and thrown off the court. Outstanding job Coach Staley.
I see a different aspect. Back in the Christine Jorgensen days, when transgender was still called transsexual, the working definition was "a man trapped in a woman's body" or "a woman trapped in a man's body." That is the crux of the argument. Women in men's bodies should not be competing against women in women's bodies. They will always have the advantage of being taller, broader, with greater arm reach, longer stride, and of course way more muscles. It seems so self evident, I don't understand why it is even controversial. Yes, transwomen are women. That also is self evident. But like needs to compete against like. In wrestling or boxing, you don't match a lightweight with a heavyweight regardless of gender for that very reason.
"The WNBA is a league that already had its first out trans player in non-binary all-star guard Layshia Clarendon"
The transphobes would have no problems with an AFAB non-binary person playing women's sport. They get their traction over AMAB people. So that's where I fear the inevitable compromise is going to come, like it already has in the UK.
Why isn't anybody worried about women who transition to men playing men's sports? Why is this a one-way street? And if men are so worried about former men playing women's sports, why aren't they worried about dressing girls like sex workers? I haz a confuz. It's as if their rules only apply to some people.
It's puzzling, annoying and alarming that so many supposedly "adult" Americans have such absolutely juvenile understanding and attitudes about sex, gender and sexuality. Grow up, already!!
Some day we will come to our senses and try matriarchy. Notwithstanding the Trailer-trashgreenes and HoBerts and KerryFlakes, women seem so much better at dealing with figuring out how to make room for everybody.
The only reason why the right is so worked up about trans people is that they know they’ve lost the debate to keep gays and lesbians marginalized. This is literally their last stand and, hopefully, the hill they will die on.
As a long-time sportsball fan and coach (my ex declared that I am "addicted to sports". Could be worse.), I have high praise for Coach Staley for everything she said, and everything she and her players have accomplished. To know you'll be attacked by some small-minded twits who've probably never played, certainly at any level above junior high benchwarmer, and to respond so forcefully while keeping her and her team's focus on the job at hand, is beyond admirable. Well said. Well done. Congratulations.
Ta, Crip Dyke! This is indeed a Nice Times story, and good on Dawn Staley for her thoughtful responses to questions that were obviously designed to gin up bullshit controversy.
I don’t follow sportsball as much as I used to (when I was in Junior High, I desperately wanted to grow up to be a writer for Sports Illustrated and devoured every issue, which was well before they started using AI “writers”.) But, I have appreciated the growth and excellence in women’s sports, particularly team sports like soccer and basketball. Even though these women don’t make nearly the $$ as men’s players, they excel because guess what? Women actually support each other in an effort to win a team sport, as opposed to soaking in a culture of toxic masculinity like it was Palmolive.
Even though I grew up in Iowa and my entire family was rooting for Clark to win her 1st national championship, Staley’s team deserved the title to cap off their undefeated season.
After becoming aware of their complete incompetence and ineptitude to address any real problems, Republicans decided to create a list of terrible imaginary problems for which they devised wonderful imaginary solutions, Making certain of course that said imaginary problems in some manner violated the "Will Of the Lord" and that said imaginary solutions in some manner restored "Godliness" to the nation. The mere fact that such a plan works so well on so many Americans in the early 21st century is puzzling and alarming.
It's been made pretty clear you have to pass a religious test one way or another to be on this team. Staley preaches at team meals, gives out "gameday devotionals" that include scripture, and on the back the words, "Jesus vs. (insert opponent)" She recently said "if you dont believe in god, something is wrong with you." South Carolina is a public university, and she is in charge of a group of kids she has quite a bit of power over. This is insanity.
Im glad she's right here, but dont ever let these people get away. Ever.
She’s a ‘Hoo.
Like me.
“This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error as long as reason is left free to combat it.”
(Yeah, I know Jefferson’s being “re-assessed.” Rightfully so, too. But thing is—he’d absolutely dig that. He’d literally have it no other way; it was precisely his intention in everything he ever wrote, but especially with regard to his, Dawn Staley’s, and my university.)
Dawn Staley absolutely is everything we hoped to be when we were lucky enough to be at the college that (deeply flawed) man founded. I’m proud to have gone to her university, and his.
South Carolina is lucky to have her, but if they ever feel they aren’t, I sure hope she’ll someday come home.
Trap neatly sidestepped: “I’m okay with that. I really am.”
The RWNJ Faux Outrage Machine crashed and burned when it went up against Dawn Staley. She told them she didn't give a damn what they posted (some poetic license used). Poor little dears were out classed, out maneuvered, and thrown off the court. Outstanding job Coach Staley.
I see a different aspect. Back in the Christine Jorgensen days, when transgender was still called transsexual, the working definition was "a man trapped in a woman's body" or "a woman trapped in a man's body." That is the crux of the argument. Women in men's bodies should not be competing against women in women's bodies. They will always have the advantage of being taller, broader, with greater arm reach, longer stride, and of course way more muscles. It seems so self evident, I don't understand why it is even controversial. Yes, transwomen are women. That also is self evident. But like needs to compete against like. In wrestling or boxing, you don't match a lightweight with a heavyweight regardless of gender for that very reason.
Ta, Crip Dyke. This is wonderful news.
But you see, this is the problem:
"The WNBA is a league that already had its first out trans player in non-binary all-star guard Layshia Clarendon"
The transphobes would have no problems with an AFAB non-binary person playing women's sport. They get their traction over AMAB people. So that's where I fear the inevitable compromise is going to come, like it already has in the UK.
I had no idea who Dawn Staley was, and now I respect and admire her. She's pretty awesome
Why isn't anybody worried about women who transition to men playing men's sports? Why is this a one-way street? And if men are so worried about former men playing women's sports, why aren't they worried about dressing girls like sex workers? I haz a confuz. It's as if their rules only apply to some people.
It's puzzling, annoying and alarming that so many supposedly "adult" Americans have such absolutely juvenile understanding and attitudes about sex, gender and sexuality. Grow up, already!!
Some day we will come to our senses and try matriarchy. Notwithstanding the Trailer-trashgreenes and HoBerts and KerryFlakes, women seem so much better at dealing with figuring out how to make room for everybody.
The only reason why the right is so worked up about trans people is that they know they’ve lost the debate to keep gays and lesbians marginalized. This is literally their last stand and, hopefully, the hill they will die on.
As a long-time sportsball fan and coach (my ex declared that I am "addicted to sports". Could be worse.), I have high praise for Coach Staley for everything she said, and everything she and her players have accomplished. To know you'll be attacked by some small-minded twits who've probably never played, certainly at any level above junior high benchwarmer, and to respond so forcefully while keeping her and her team's focus on the job at hand, is beyond admirable. Well said. Well done. Congratulations.
Ta, Crip Dyke! This is indeed a Nice Times story, and good on Dawn Staley for her thoughtful responses to questions that were obviously designed to gin up bullshit controversy.
I don’t follow sportsball as much as I used to (when I was in Junior High, I desperately wanted to grow up to be a writer for Sports Illustrated and devoured every issue, which was well before they started using AI “writers”.) But, I have appreciated the growth and excellence in women’s sports, particularly team sports like soccer and basketball. Even though these women don’t make nearly the $$ as men’s players, they excel because guess what? Women actually support each other in an effort to win a team sport, as opposed to soaking in a culture of toxic masculinity like it was Palmolive.
Even though I grew up in Iowa and my entire family was rooting for Clark to win her 1st national championship, Staley’s team deserved the title to cap off their undefeated season.
After becoming aware of their complete incompetence and ineptitude to address any real problems, Republicans decided to create a list of terrible imaginary problems for which they devised wonderful imaginary solutions, Making certain of course that said imaginary problems in some manner violated the "Will Of the Lord" and that said imaginary solutions in some manner restored "Godliness" to the nation. The mere fact that such a plan works so well on so many Americans in the early 21st century is puzzling and alarming.
I actually have tears in my eyes while reading this. Yayyayyay!!!