Paperback coming of Title IX history
The New Press will release a trade paperback version of 37 Words: Title IX and Fifty Years of Fighting Sex Discrimination.
NCAA vs. Title IX = Big $$$$
A pending legal settlement pits the NCAA vs. Title IX to determine whether millions of dollars will go 90% to men.
A Title IX godfather inspires “dadflies”
Herb Dempsey is a Title IX "godfather" who has inspired other gadfly fathers -- dubbed "dadflies" by Sports Illustrated -- to fight for equity in education for at least 30 years. In honor of Fathers Day this month and to…
Title IX rules finalized and evolving
The U.S. Department of Education finalized new Title IX rules that illustrate the ever-evolving ways our society tries to battle sex discrimination in education. It's fair to say that we've made great progress in the last 52 years since Congress…
Proposed Title IX transgender rules delayed
The U.S. Department of Education will delay its proposed Title IX transgender rules until after the 2024 elections, news outlets report. The proposed regulations would prevent broad bans against transgender students participating in athletics, a practice being considered in dozens…
NCAA sexism clouds basketball records
During Women's History Month and March Madness 2024, NCAA sexism clouds the all-time record-breaking greatness we're witnessing in intercollegiate basketball. It's a pity. The NCAA's actions distract from the achievements of University of Iowa basketball great Caitlin Clark, who this…
Title IX history going and coming
https://youtu.be/EJUOHcOqRPI?feature=shared This month, October 2023, marks two milestones in Title IX history -- one of a Title IX foremother going to her rest and one marking 10 years of today's youth coming into the next chapter of Title IX advocacy…
Schools backsliding on sports equity
The law that banned sex discrimination in education -- Title IX -- is 51 years old, yet schools are backsliding on sports equity. A new analysis shows that the illegal disparities between school sports for girls or boys, women or…
Title IX discussion questions available
If your class or book group would like to talk about the ideas and stories raised in my book 37 Words, I've got some Title IX discussion questions for you! And if you'd like me to Zoom in on the…
Talking Title IX in Maine
Join me for three events this week in the Pine Tree State, where I'll be talking about Title IX in Maine. The Portland Press Herald published a Commentary by me with a preview of some of what I'll say. (And…