A 16-year-old transgender student at a Riverside high school faces both support and backlash from classmates as the national debate over transgender athletes escalates. The Trump administration's actions and anti-transgender activists have created a hostile environment, leading to lawsuits and heated school board debates.
Key Points
Transgender student competes on girls' cross-country and track teams
Trump administration issues executive order banning transgender girls from sports
School becomes battleground for debate over transgender athletes' rights
Pros
Receiving support from school administrators and classmates
Courageously standing up against discrimination and hate speech
Cons
Facing threats and backlash from anti-transgender activists
Experiencing discrimination and hostility from peers