The San Jose State volleyball team is gearing up for one of the most groundbreaking college tournaments in women’s sports history this week.
The Spartans will be competing in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Tournament, with senior Blaire Fleming taking the spotlight. Fleming’s participation was in doubt after legal challenges raised concerns about her eligibility, but a federal judge’s ruling has cleared her to play.
With Fleming on the team, the tournament is poised to be a focal point of national debate on the topic of trans inclusion in women’s sports.
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The situation involving Fleming and her teammate Brooke Slusser became a national controversy, shedding light on a contentious issue that affected Democrat candidates ahead of the November election.
The journey of Slusser, Fleming, and the ensuing national discourse will culminate in Las Vegas. Here is a recap of how it all unfolded.
January 2021
President Biden, hours after assuming office, issued an executive order on “Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
On Jan. 20, 2021, shortly after President Biden took office, he signed an executive order to prevent discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
This order emphasized the importance of providing an inclusive environment for children, free from concerns about access to facilities or school sports.
