“Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” Executive Order doesn’t go far enough: Second place finisher

My stolen victory: NCAA athlete demands justice after losing title to trans competitor

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Minna Svärd, a former NCAA athlete, is calling for official corrections to past competitions where male-born athletes were allowed to compete in women’s divisions. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, she recounts how she lost an NCAA championship title to a transgender athlete and argues that fairness in women’s sports must be restored.

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Minna Svärd was placed second in the 2019 NCAA Division II Women’s 400-meter hurdles behind CeCé Telfer, a biological male who previously competed in men’s athletics.
She argues that “every time a male athlete enters a female competition, a woman gets cut from the roster to make room.”
Svärd supports President Trump’s executive order “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” but says it doesn’t go far enough in rectifying past injustices.

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Minna Svärd, an NCAA athlete from East Texas A&M University, has made a compelling case for correcting past injustices in women’s sports. In her Wall Street Journal op-ed titled My Stolen NCAA Championship, Svärd argues that the victories of female athletes like herself were unjustly taken when male-born competitors were allowed to enter women’s competitions. She writes, “That made me the first collegiate woman to be told her victory was worth less than a man’s feelings.”

Svärd recalls her experience at the 2019 NCAA Division II Women’s 400-meter hurdles final, where she finished behind CeCé Telfer, a biological male who had previously competed in men’s track under the name Craig Telfer. “CeCé Telfer destroyed the women’s field and crossed the finish line almost two seconds before me,” she recounts. Telfer, who had ranked 390th in men’s competition, was suddenly a champion in the women’s division.

She underscores the inherent biological differences between male and female athletes, noting that “men have enormous athletic advantages over women, which is why women’s hurdles are 9 inches shorter than men’s.” In the world of competitive sports, these advantages translate to significant performance disparities. “Olympic gold-medal-winning times for men’s 400-meter hurdlers are about five seconds faster than for women,” she points out, highlighting the competitive gap that remains despite hormone therapy or identity changes.

Beyond losing a title, Svärd also faced a backlash for speaking out. She waited a year before expressing her frustration on social media, only to be labeled a “transphobe” and endure online harassment. Meanwhile, Telfer was celebrated in mainstream media, including a New York Times magazine profile, and pursued an Olympic dream that ended in 2021 after failing a testosterone test.

Telfer running away from the pack in the 400 M Hurdles Womens Finals, 2019

Svärd praises President Trump’s recent executive order, which seeks to bar biological males from competing in women’s sports. However, she insists this move alone is insufficient. “The official results of past competitions should be corrected to align with reality. Male competitors should be removed and the rank of affected women increased accordingly,” she asserts.

While she doesn’t expect media accolades for her stance, Svärd remains proud of her rightful place in NCAA history. “In 2019, I was the fastest female 400-meter hurdler at any NCAA Division II school. It’s been five years since that honor was stolen from me. I want it back,” she declares.

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Suspect who killed 11 in Vancouver festival attack ID’d

Published on April 28, 2025

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Authorities have identified the driver responsible for the devastating attack at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival that killed at least 11 and injured dozens more. The suspect, Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, had a well-documented history of mental illness, and his family sought help just hours before the tragic event.

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Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was identified as the driver who plowed into a crowd, killing 11 and injuring dozens more.
Lo’s family sought psychiatric help for him hours before the attack; he was already known to law enforcement.
Police believe the attack was not terror-related, citing Lo’s extensive mental health struggles.

At least 9 dead in mass casualty event after driver crashes into crowd at Vancouver street festival.

The 30 year old driver was taken into custody by festival goers then arrested.

According to law enforcement “the suspect was known to police for certain circumstances”. pic.twitter.com/slG7LsZNFG

— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) April 27, 2025

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The city of Vancouver is grappling with unspeakable tragedy following the deadly assault that unfolded during the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a vibrant celebration honoring the Filipino community. Authorities have identified the man behind the wheel as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was apprehended at the scene Saturday night.

Lo, whose troubled history with mental illness was well known to local authorities and mental health professionals, faces eight counts of second-degree murder, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues. According to reports, Lo’s family had reached out to a hospital psychiatric ward just hours before the incident, desperately seeking help for him amid his escalating paranoia and delusions. It remains unclear whether any intervention was made in response to the family’s call.

Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai confirmed that Lo had no interactions with law enforcement immediately prior to the event, but acknowledged that the city is reeling from its “darkest day.” Investigators emphasized that, because of Lo’s mental state, they do not believe the attack was terror-related.

Adding to the complex portrait of the suspect, Lo was mourning profound personal loss. His brother, Alexander Lo, was murdered in January 2024. Following the death, Lo had penned heartbreaking posts online, sharing how his brother’s death and his mother’s subsequent suicide attempt shattered their family.

Tragically, among the 11 killed during Saturday’s carnage was a 5-year-old child. Dozens more were wounded when Lo drove his SUV into the densely packed crowd gathered for the festivities. Lo has since appeared in court and will remain in custody as prosecutors prepare to bring additional charges.

The horror that unfolded in Vancouver serves as a stark reminder of the broader systemic failures surrounding mental health interventions. While Canadian authorities attempt to grapple with the aftermath, this tragedy sadly echoes similar stories in other nations where warnings about individuals in crisis have gone unheeded—with catastrophic results.

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Major automakers push congress to block California’s 2035 EV mandate

Published on April 28, 2025

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Major automakers are urging Congress to intervene and halt California’s aggressive plan to eliminate gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. With the Biden-era EPA waiver empowering California and 11 other states to enforce the rule, automakers warn of immediate impacts on vehicle availability and consumer choice. The U.S. House is preparing for a critical vote to determine if California’s sweeping environmental mandates will stand.

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Automakers argue California’s rules will raise prices and limit consumer choices, especially amid high tariffs on auto imports.
The House is set to vote this week on repealing the EPA waiver that greenlit California’s mandate.
California’s regulations would require 35% of 2026 model year vehicles to be zero-emission, a figure manufacturers say is unrealistic.

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The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing industry giants such as General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai, issued a letter Monday warning Congress about the looming consequences of California’s radical environmental regulations. The automakers stressed that unless Congress acts swiftly, vehicle shipments across the country could be disrupted within months, forcing car companies to artificially limit sales of traditional vehicles to meet electric vehicle quotas.

California’s Air Resources Board rules have already spread to 11 other states—including New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon—together representing roughly 40% of the entire U.S. auto market. Despite repeated concerns from manufacturers, California officials have doubled down, insisting that their measures are essential for meeting lofty greenhouse gas reduction targets and combating smog. However, even some states like Maryland have recognized the impracticality of California’s timeline, opting to delay compliance.

A major legal hurdle complicates the path forward. The Government Accountability Office ruled in March that the EPA waiver issued under former President Joe Biden cannot be revoked under the Congressional Review Act, which requires only a simple Senate majority. This creates uncertainty over whether Congress can truly roll back California’s authority without more complex legislative action.

The House is also gearing up to tackle other elements of California’s environmental regime, including blocking the state from imposing stricter pollution standards on commercial trucks and halting its low-nitrogen oxide emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles. These moves reflect growing concerns that California’s progressive regulatory overreach is threatening national commerce and consumer choice.

Under California’s current rules, the state demands that 35% of light-duty vehicles for the 2026 model year be zero-emission, scaling up rapidly to 68% by 2030. Industry experts widely agree that these targets are disconnected from reality, given the current slow pace of electric vehicle adoption among the broader American public, particularly in rural and lower-income areas.

California first unveiled its plan in 2020, aiming to make at least 80% of new cars electric and the remainder plug-in hybrids by 2035. Now, under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the U.S. Transportation Department is working to undo the aggressive fuel economy regulations imposed during former President Joe Biden’s term, offering a much-needed course correction for an auto industry burdened by regulatory overreach.

As Congress debates, the larger question remains: Will America allow one state’s left-wing environmental ideology to dictate terms for the entire country’s auto industry?