# Why won't Democrats "follow the science" when it comes to transgender athletes?

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Podcast: [Newell Normand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newell-normand-2482167)
Published: 2026-09-25T15:24:30+00:00
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## Resource

Newell addresses the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee holding a highly charged hearing titled "Standing Up for Women in Sports: Ensuring Opportunity, Fairness, and Safety for Female Athletes." Led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the hearing focused on the participation of transgender women in female athletics and the broader legal interpretations of Title IX.

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