Our girls theater: how the right claims to protect women’s sports while attacking them

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. It highlights how some conservative politicians, like former US President Donald Trump, claim to protect women's sports while actually attacking and denigrating female athletes, particularly those in the WNBA. The article suggests that these conservative voices are more interested in political grandstanding than actually supporting women's sports. They use the issue of transgender participation as a way to attack and discredit female athletes, rather than engaging with the nuances of the debate. The article argues that this approach undermines the achievements of female athletes and undermines the progress made in women's sports. It suggests that a more balanced and nuanced approach is needed to address the complex issues surrounding transgender participation in a way that supports and celebrates the accomplishments of all female athletes.