Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Ivey sets Alabama Girls in Sports Day—and targets trans athletes

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The proclamation tied October 10 to "XX" chromosomes while casting gender identity debates as a fairness fight.

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Alabama Political Reporter
Ivey sets Alabama Girls in Sports Day—and targets trans athletes (opens Alabama Political Reporter)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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The proclamation tied October 10 to "XX" chromosomes while casting gender identity debates as a fairness fight.
Yellowhammer News
Ivey proclaims Oct. 10 Alabama Girls in Sports Day (opens Yellowhammer News)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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Alabama’s female athletes will have a day of recognition Saturday, Oct. 10, as Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed the date Alabama Girls in Sports Day. The designation celebrates women’s and girls’ accomplishments in sports while reaffirming the governor’s commitment to protecting their opportunities to p…