“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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One dead, over 60 injured after Iranian missiles pierce Iron Dome

Published on June 14, 2025

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Iran launched four waves of missile attacks Friday night, breaching Israel’s defenses and killing at least one person. Over 60 others were injured, with the IDF confirming direct strikes on civilian areas in Tel Aviv and central Israel.

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The Israel Defense Forces reported four rounds of Iranian missile fire, with at least ten missiles making impact inside Israel.
One person was killed and 63 wounded, including several in critical condition, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The IDF said Iran deliberately targeted civilians, contrasting its own earlier strikes that focused on Iranian military assets.

⚠️RAW FOOTAGE: Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles toward Israel in the past hours.

The IDF cannot, and will not, allow Iran to attack our civilians. pic.twitter.com/IrDK05uErm

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 13, 2025

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Several Iranian missiles broke through Israel’s air defenses during Friday night’s attack, striking Tel Aviv and other civilian areas. According to The Jerusalem Post, at least 63 people were wounded and one person was killed after four waves of Iranian ballistic missile strikes hit cities across Israel.

The IDF reportedly said roughly 100 missiles were fired in total. While the Iron Dome intercepted many, multiple missiles made it through and exploded in densely populated areas. Dramatic video showed a missile striking near downtown Tel Aviv, sending fire and debris into the air as people ran for cover.

Army Radio confirmed that ten missiles landed inside Israel between the first two waves. By the time the third and fourth waves hit, injuries had climbed sharply, with several listed in critical condition. The one fatality was reported late Friday night.

The Israeli Home Front Command temporarily allowed civilians to exit shelters but quickly reversed that guidance, urging residents to stay near protected areas amid fears of further attacks.

The IDF emphasized the nature of the targets, calling out Iran for targeting civilians. The IDF also released maps showing where air raid sirens were triggered throughout the night. Though Israel’s Home Front Command briefly allowed civilians to exit shelters, it advised them to remain nearby in case of continued strikes. As of late Friday, Iranian officials claimed a fifth wave could follow.

With tensions still high, Israeli defense officials are preparing for potential further escalation—and weighing how to respond to a direct Iranian attack on civilians.

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LAPD arrests dozens following downtown L.A. curfew

Published on June 11, 2025

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The LAPD arrested dozens of rioters late Tuesday after declaring an unlawful assembly in downtown Los Angeles, where a curfew is now in effect amid escalating anti-ICE protests. Mayor Karen Bass blamed President Trump’s immigration crackdown for the unrest, while Gov. Gavin Newsom took aim at the administration’s arrests of illegal immigrants.

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LAPD arrested dozens for failing to disperse after an unlawful assembly was declared.
A mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. is now in place in parts of downtown L.A.
Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom blasted President Trump over the federal immigration enforcement actions fueling the protests.

Effective June 10, 8 PM-6 AM.

📍Downtown Los Angeles.

Applies to everyone — limited exceptions, including for emergency and medical personnel, residents, workers & credentialed media. pic.twitter.com/KnbwfpaIXG

— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 11, 2025

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Law enforcement in Los Angeles moved quickly Tuesday night to enforce a newly implemented citywide curfew in response to days of anti-ICE protests that have erupted into vandalism, clashes, and street blockades. The LAPD confirmed the arrest of dozens of individuals who refused to disperse after a declaration of unlawful assembly.

A curfew, ordered by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, went into effect at 8 p.m. and will remain in place nightly in select areas of downtown through at least the end of the week. “I issued a curfew starting tonight at 8pm for Downtown Los Angeles to stop bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation,” Bass posted on X. “If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted.”

Video from the scene showed black-clad protesters lighting fires, smashing windows, and throwing objects at police hours before the curfew went into effect. As tensions escalated, LAPD officers moved in to disperse the crowd and made arrests of those who continued engaging in unlawful activity.

The unrest follows President Donald Trump’s decision to expand ICE operations in California, targeting criminal illegal immigrants amid rising concerns about gang violence and human trafficking. Critics on the left, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have lashed out at the federal crackdown, with Newsom accusing the Trump administration of “traumatizing our communities.”But the White House pushed back, with its Rapid Response team characterizing Newsom’s comments as defending criminals. “Newsom claims President Trump is ‘traumatizing our communities’ by taking criminal illegal immigrant killers, rapists, gangbangers, drug dealers, human traffickers, and domestic abusers off the streets,” the White House wrote on X.