Author: IWN Media Team

NORTH DAKOTA – Independent Women’s Network (IWN) praises U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for cosponsoring Independent Women’s Voice’s Women’s Bill of Rights (WBOR), which if passed, would protect biological sex as a distinct legal category. This Congress, the Women’s Bill of Rights has been introduced in both the U.S. House (H.Res. 115) and U.S. Senate (S.Res. 53).

Hailing from North Dakota, Senator Cramer gave his stamp of approval for the legal definition of the word, “woman”, and other sex-based terms that are vital in protecting single-sex spaces and activities. If signed into law, the Women’s Bill of Rights will act as legal protection of women-only spaces, such as rape and crisis centers, sororities, sports teams, and changing areas. 

“I am grateful to Senator Cramer for supporting the Women’s Bill of Rights. Every woman in North Dakota should be glad that our senator knows what a woman is and is willing to stand up for truth, commonsense and women,” said Margo Knorr, IWN Chapter Leader, North Dakota.

Independent Women’s Voice applauds Senator Cramer’s support for the Women’s Bill of Rights and looks ahead to additional supporters in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House.

WBOR BACKGROUND:

In March 2022, Independent Women’s Voice, Independent Women’s Law Center (IWLC), and Women’s Liberation Front (WoLF) collaborated to draft model legislation known as the Women’s Bill of Rights. The U.S. Chapter of Women’s Declaration International (WDI, USA) also endorses WBOR.

The Women’s Bill of Rights has gained vast support among the public, various organizations and groups across the political spectrum. Nebraska, most recently, became the fourth state to establish a Women’s Bill of Rights, following a recent executive order by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and legislation adopted in Kansas and Tennessee. A wave of sixteen attorneys general announced their support for the Women’s Bill of Rights this year.

In Congress, WBOR was first introduced by Congresswoman Lesko (AZ-08) and Senator Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in the 117th Congress, and again in the 118th Congress.

Read the Women’s Bill of Rights HERE.

Sign the Women’s Bill of Rights, click HERE.

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IWN Chapter Leader Michelle Evans Leader Joins Fox & Friends To Share Her Experiences

Independent Women’s Network Round Rock Chapter Leader, Michelle Evans, joined Independent Women’s Voice spokeswomen and advisors, Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan, in attending Governor Greg Abbott’s ceremonial signing of the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” a significant moment for the fight to protect the integrity of women’s sports.

Hundreds of protestors surrounded the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame at Texas Woman’s University, where the event took place. Michelle Evans joined Fox & Friends the next morning to discuss her experience being attacked and spat on as she exited the building.

“As I was walking down the pathway to see how far the protestors went, I filmed as they yelled at me, screamed profanities at me, and then as I was walking to re-enter the building, they stood in my way, pushed me, hit me, threw water on me, and then one protestor spit into my left eye,” Michelle Evans told Fox News.

Evans continued, “I think [saying ‘Greg Abbott hates women’ is] such a baseless claim. He was celebrating women and women’s achievements, fairness in sports, and privacy in our spaces. There is a reason that we have sex-based protections. We are equal but we are not the same. They claim that we are trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist yet they get so fervent in their arguments and are screaming to ‘let them play.’ You can’t have it both ways. Trans kids and trans athletes are allowed to play. It’s just they have to play on the team that’s designated for their sex. It’s about fairness, it’s about privacy, it’s about dignity.”

Inspiring others to join her in this fight to save women’s sports, Evans said on Fox & Friends to host Ainsley Earhardt: “It’s always worth it to fight these battles. You have to go deep in the trenches if you’re going to get anywhere in this war, and I’m ready for it.”

DENTON, TX – On Monday, August 7, Independent Women’s Voice (IWV) and the Independent Women’s Network (IWN) Dallas and Austin Chapters will join Texas Governor Greg Abbott for a ceremonial signing of the Save Women’s Sports Act at 2 p.m. CT. The event will celebrate the significance of this legislation and what it means for Texas women and girls. The signing will be held in the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, which recognizes women who have attained outstanding achievements and ensures female contributions are preserved in the state’s legacy. 

The Save Women’s Sports Act (S.B. 15), sponsored by Senator Mayes Middleton and Representative Valoree Swanson, was signed into law by Abbott on June 15, 2023. The bill protects the integrity of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing in women’s sports at Texas colleges and universities.  

Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan, both spokeswomen and advisors for Independent Women’s Voice, will deliver remarks championing Governor Abbott’s leadership and recognizing him for taking bold steps to stand up for women and protect women’s sports. Numerous Texas female athletes will also join them, including 20x All-American swimmer and University of Texas Hall of Fame recipient Katy Arris Wilson. 

In March, IWV advisor and 12x All-American swimmer Riley Gaines testified before the Texas State Senate Committee on State Affairs to advocate for the protection of women’s sports by prohibiting biological men from competing against female athletes at Texas colleges and universities.

“I am thankful to Governor Greg Abbott for supporting women and girls at all levels of competitive sport — including collegiate athletes,” said Riley Gaines. By signing the Save Women’s Sports Act, Gov.Abbott has sent a powerful message to Texans and to all Americans that we must protect the female category in sport if women and girls are to have equal athletic opportunities required by law.”

Paula Scanlan, Lia Thomas’ former UPenn teammate, said, “I am so happy that Governor Abbott has taken the stance to protect women and girls sports, and I am proud to stand with him as we celebrate this legislation. The Save Women’s Sports Act is necessary in all states, and I am very thankful that Texas has taken steps to provide fairness and safety for female athletes.” 

Details:

REMARKS FROM:

• Governor Greg Abbott
• Riley Gaines, IWV Spokeswoman and Advisor & 12x All-American Swimmer 
• Paula Scanlan, IWV Spokeswoman and Advisor & Former NCAA Swimmer
  

WHAT: Save Women’s Sports Act Ceremonial Signing & Press Conference

WHEN: Monday, August 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. CT (Media setup begins at 1:30 p.m.)

WHERE: 

Texas Women’s Hall of Fame – Texas Woman’s University

Blagg-Huey Library

307 Administration Dr

Denton, TX 76201

*Mult-box provided

To RSVP, email press@iwv.org

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