There is definitive scientific proof that males and females are biologically different. Acknowledging this reality is not about exclusion; it is about fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women and girls. Scripture reminds us that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Recognizing biological truth brings clarity, not division. On January 23rd, 2026, I had the honor of testifying in front of The Virginia Subcommittee on Public Education in support of Virginia Senator Tara Durant’s SB-703, the Save Women’s Sports bill, alongside fellow Young Women for America (YWA) Ambassadors Halli Gravley and Phoebe Knox.
When our YWA National Director, Faith Ozenbaugh, first asked me to testify, I was hesitant. I had never done anything like this before, and the idea of speaking in a legislative setting felt intimidating. Yet as Christian women, we are called to stand boldly for truth and justice, even when doing so is uncomfortable. After prayer and thoughtful reflection, I felt a deep conviction to step forward. What began as a personal challenge quickly became something far greater than me.
This moment was about our sisters, our cousins, our future daughters, and every young woman who deserves the chance to compete, succeed, and thrive on a level playing field. SB-703, along with other bills heard that day, directly addressed growing concerns surrounding the protection of sex-based athletic teams and private spaces in schools. The bill sought to uphold fairness in women’s sports while ensuring that female students are not forced to sacrifice their privacy, dignity, or safety.
SB-703 would have recognized biological reality and the undeniable differences between male and female bodies, differences that matter deeply in competitive athletics. Women’s sports exist precisely because those differences exist. Protecting female athletic spaces is not discriminatory; it is necessary. Scripture affirms that “Male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27), highlighting that sex-based distinctions are intentional and meaningful. These protections preserve opportunities that generations of women fought tirelessly to secure. Without them, young female athletes risk losing scholarships, records, medals, and championships they have worked relentlessly to earn.
Although SB-703 did not pass out of the subcommittee, the conversation it sparked is far from over. Progress is rarely immediate, and meaningful change often requires perseverance. As Galatians 6:9 encourages us, “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” This setback does not mark the end of our efforts, it strengthens our resolve to keep showing up, speaking out, and advocating for women and girls across our state and nation.
During my testimony, I shared these words, “This is not just about us anymore. The trauma that my generation faced cannot be undone, but I can promise you that we will do everything we can to protect the girls who come after us.” I stand firmly by that statement. While we cannot rewrite the past, we can shape the future by refusing to stay silent.
We will not step down or look the other way while biological males continue to displace young women in the very spaces designed to protect and empower them. Our fight is rooted in truth, compassion, and faith. Women deserve fairness. Girls deserve safety. And we will continue to stand for both, no matter how long it takes.
