Remember when common sense wasn’t so… uncommon? Back when “boys will be boys” and “girls will be girls” was just stating the obvious, not starting an argument? Lately, it feels like you need a special decoder ring just to understand what some people are talking about, especially when it comes to basic facts of life.

But hold on to your hats, because a quiet rebellion is brewing. Across this great nation, everyday Americans are starting to say “enough is enough.” They’re standing up for the simple truths, especially when it means protecting our kids and the very idea of a fair shake for everyone.

And if you want to see this commonsense courage in action, look no further than a high school track meet in Oregon. This is where two young women decided that standing by quietly was no longer an option when faced with a situation that just wasn’t right.

At the state championship, seniors Reese Eckard of Sherwood High School and Alexa Anderson of Tigard High School, who finished fourth and third respectively in the high jump, made a powerful statement. When a transgender athlete, who had previously competed in boys’ events and tied for fifth place in this girls’ event (behind Eckard and Anderson), was set to share the podium, these brave girls stepped down and turned the other way. Alexa Anderson put it perfectly:

From ‘Fox News’:

“We didn’t refuse to stand on the podium out of hate. We did it because someone has to say this isn’t right. In order to protect the integrity and fairness of girls sports we must stand up for what is right.”

When Standing Down is Standing Tall

Footage showed these young patriots being gestured away by an official, but their message was already sent. Their stand didn’t go unnoticed, earning praise from people like conservative activist Riley Gaines, who tweeted, “Girls have had enough.” And it’s no wonder, considering the transgender athlete in question had competed in boys’ events as recently as 2023 and 2024, according to Fox News. It’s plain to see why these girls felt the need to act when fairness was on the line.

Oregon girls high jump state championships just finished. 2 of the females refused to step on the podium with the male competitor and an adult official relegated them to the sideline for refusing. THIS MUST END. https://t.co/dxIzL8Qf95 pic.twitter.com/mAVVNBIPhW

— Leigh Ann O'Neill (@LaLONeill) May 31, 2025

This isn’t just a one-off incident. It’s part of a growing chorus of young women who are tired of seeing their hard work and dedication pushed aside, their opportunities and even their futures in sports threatened by policies that defy logic. These girls are seeing their chances at scholarships and recognition potentially robbed. Groups like the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) are stepping up too. They’ve filed a Title IX discrimination complaint against Oregon for its laws allowing biological males in girls’ sports. As Jessica Hart Steinmann, AFPI’s executive general counsel, stated, “Every girl deserves a fair shot – on the field, on the podium, and in life.” You can’t argue with that.

Washington Hears the Roar: Trump Defends Fair Play

Thankfully, we have leadership in Washington that’s listening and taking action. President Donald Trump signed the “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” executive order, and his administration isn’t shy about defending women from this gender ideology nonsense that seeks to erase biological reality. The U.S. Department of Justice has even launched a lawsuit against Maine for its defiance of Trump’s executive order, and the President has suggested that federal funding pauses could be coming for states like California if they don’t protect fair play. It turns out, most Americans agree.

A recent AP-NORC poll, cited by the Daily Mail, found that a whopping 7 out of 10 U.S. adults – and 9 out of 10 Republicans – believe transgender female athletes should not compete in girls’ and women’s sports. It’s a stark contrast to the policies pushed in some Democrat-controlled states, but common sense, backed by strong leadership, seems to be winning the day.

Key Takeaways:

• Brave Oregon girls protested unfairness in their high school sports.
• President Trump’s administration actively works to protect female athletes nationwide.
• Most Americans support keeping women’s sports for biological women, upholding fairness.

Sources: Fox News, Mail Online