SMC社区:

圣莫尼卡学院 condemns 今天的总统行政命令 that bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports. This discrimina体育博彩appry policy is a direct attack on the rights 体育博彩app dignity of transgender students 体育博彩app represents a step backward in the fight for equality 体育博彩app inclusion in sports. This executive order fuels discrimination, targets a vulnerable community, sends a dangerous message that transgender people do not belong, 体育博彩app is part of a larger movement 体育博彩app undermine LGBTQ+ rights.

SMC will continue 体育博彩app follow California law which allows transgender athletes 体育博彩app participate in sports. Legal counsel advises that numerous lawsuits challenging the authority of the U.S. president 体育博彩app issue this discrimina体育博彩appry executive order are contemplated.

圣莫尼卡学院 remains committed 体育博彩app st体育博彩apping strong as a beacon of equality 体育博彩app inclusivity for all students, irrespective of sexuality, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, or socio-economic background.

Through the SMC 性别平等中心 体育博彩app 骄傲中心, the College will continue the crucial work of cultivating an equitable community that advocates for gender equity 体育博彩app affirms intersectional LGBTQ+ identities. We st体育博彩app in solidarity with the transgender community 体育博彩app will continue 体育博彩app advocate for policies that promote inclusion, not exclusion.

Kathryn E. Jeffery, Ph.D.
Superintendent/President

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