During a recent government meeting, Charlie Shepherd addressed concerns surrounding Title IX, emphasizing the perceived negative impact of current policies on gender-specific sports and education. Shepherd criticized what he described as a cultural shift away from common sense and morality, attributing this change to the Democratic Party and the Biden administration's push for expanded Title IX protections for transgender individuals.
Shepherd argued that this expansion has led to confusion in public school systems, particularly regarding gender affirmation teachings and participation in sports. He cited instances of male athletes competing against female athletes, which he believes undermines fairness in sports. He noted that 26 states have blocked the expansion of Title IX, expressing disappointment that North Carolina's attorney general did not join the legal efforts against it.
He called for the election of Dan Bishop as attorney general, suggesting that his leadership could help halt what Shepherd described as a \"madness\" stemming from current federal policies. Shepherd also highlighted the threat of losing approximately $20 million in federal funding for non-compliance with the administration's directives.
In closing, he expressed gratitude to Miles for Liberty for their involvement in a Kansas lawsuit aimed at protecting schools from these changes. The meeting then transitioned to the next speaker, Kimberly Turk, who was set to discuss issues related to IC.