Steve Cortes, founder and president, the League of American Workers | Provided Photo
Steve Cortes, founder and president, the League of American Workers | Provided Photo
The head of the League of American Voters (LAW) said U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-8) vote against a bill to prohibit boys from competing in girls sports shows McDonald Rivet prioritizes “extremism over common sense.”
“Overwhelming supermajorities of sensible Americans recognize that we must protect girls’ sports,” said Steve Cortes, president and founder of LAW. “President Trump promises to end sex-confusion madness, like boys and men invading female contests.”
“But Rep. McDonald Rivet actually voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, showing he prioritizes radical extremism over science and common sense.”
McDonald Rivet voted against HR 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, which will prohibit biological males from participating in school athletic programs for women and girls.
The legislation passed the House by a 218 to 206 vote margin and will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. Only two Democrats voted for the bill, and one voted present, while the remaining 212 Democratic members either voted no or did not vote on the measure
A January 2025 New York Times poll found that 79 percent of Americans said that “athletes who were male at birth but who currently identify as female” should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Among Democrat voters surveyed, 67 percent agreed.
McDonald Rivet was elected to represent Michigan's 8th Congressional District in 2024 and assumed office on January 3, 2025. She earned her bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University. Prior to her election, she worked in public policy and community development. She resides in Bay City, Michigan, with her family.
Cortes is a political advisor and commentator. He previously traded global currencies and interest rates for 25 years for large international hedge funds. He has been an on-air broadcaster for CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Cortes founded LAW in 2022 to conduct research and develops proposals on public policies impacting American workers and the economy.
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