Activists Rally for Women’s Sports and Sophie Cunningham

A notable group of female activists, mothers, and concerned citizens gathered this week outside an Indiana Fever game to support Sophie Cunningham and advocate for keeping women’s sports exclusively female. The rally took place on Friday evening near the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the demonstrators made their voices heard.

Having visited Portland and Chicago, I witnessed firsthand the blend of excitement and support at Indiana Fever games, both inside the arena and outside. The crowds showed strong encouragement for the women, including the few men accompanying them. Many Fever fans gave thumbs up to the Cunningham rally crowd; others offered words of encouragement or paused to take photos with the nearly life-sized Sophie Cunningham poster.

It was a refreshing change from encounters with radical, profane, and aggressive trans protesters in other cities. On August 8, demonstrators protested outside the United Center before the game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever in Chicago.

To some in the WNBA and liberal media, the rallying group reflects a diverse blend of political ideologies. It’s not strictly a conservative coalition. The participants comprise a mixture of registered Democrats, conservatives, and individuals from various backgrounds and communities. They share a common interest in preserving the integrity of women’s sports and supporting the female professional athlete fighting for this cause.

Sophie Cunningham sees support surge after risking her career for girls’ sports.

Kara Dansky, a registered Democrat on the board for Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, voiced her perspective: “The truth is, the majority of registered Democrats align on these topics.” Dansky critiqued elected officials for neglecting women and girls, stating, “They’re selling out children at the altar of a cult.”

When asked what she would convey to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Dansky emphasized commitment: “There are girls watching today who don’t understand what Title IX meant in 1972. You owe them dedication to female-only sports.” Sophie Cunningham supporters continue to rally in her favor.

The LGB Courage Coalition also joined the rally outside the Fever vs. Wings game, displaying a sign that read: “Chemical castration isn’t medicine. Save girls’ sports. Save boys’ bodies.” Jamie Reid, Executive Director and whistleblower from a pediatric gender center, explained her role in transitioning kids and her current efforts to halt transitions. She stated, “This is about medical evidence. There’s no good medical evidence supporting the transition of minors.” Reid believes the issue requires addressing via medical evidence, not values, asserting, “We know medical transitions don’t work.”

She concluded, “This isn’t a right or a gay-straight issue. It’s a common sense American issue.” Reid emphasized most Americans understand transitioning kids is inappropriate, highlighting Cunningham’s stance.

Social media influencer Becky Weiss, with 1.2 million Instagram followers, is outspoken against extreme LGBTQ ideologies impacting children. Weiss praised Cunningham: “I love what Sophie is doing—standing for little girls and women in sports.” Weiss maintained, “Boys don’t belong. It’s simple common sense.”

Discussing her message to WNBA figures, Weiss stated, “There’s no such thing as a trans child. Kids believe they’re trans if groomed or indoctrinated.” She argued against male involvement in female-oriented spaces, emphasizing the importance of excluding these influences from children’s lives.

The growing rally group exemplifies collaboration while upholding vital issues affecting women and girls. Although Kara Dansky and I disagree on topics like White privilege, we’ve united on safeguarding women’s sports and spaces—a reflection of America’s potential.

Amy Sousa, rally organizer, hopes the pressure prompts the WNBA to act accordingly: “The league is for females only. State the common sense affirmed by the majority of America.”

Meanwhile, women and supportive men will continue to rally nationwide, demonstrating the art of linking arms on an important cause, undeterred by divisive politics.

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