On Sunday October 10th, a small but enthusiastic group of Declaration signatories staked out a spot near the finish line of the Chicago Marathon with the goal of engaging everyday people on the topic of fairness in sport in the context of encroaching ‘gender identity’ ideology. We were encouraged to participate in this action by Emily Kaht, notably a distance runner herself who has completed two marathons while carrying the Save Women’s Sports flag for the entirety of the route.
For this action, Emily had designed and printed 1,000 copies of a Z-fold brochure germane to the topic that boldly
centers the WHRC logo on it’s front cover and encourages readers to join us in our mission of opposing “all forms of discrimination against women and girls that result from replacing “sex” with “gender identity” in law, policy, and social practice.” Interior folds of the flyer specify how women and girls are being harmed by the inclusion of males in what should be single-sex sports and spaces, quotes the Declaration’s Article 7, includes links to useful resources, and encourages readers to consider a number of questions guaranteed to promote critical thinking about the issues at hand. Well done, Emily!
Supporters of the recently formed RevFem Rebellion (website coming soon!), a boots on the ground awareness-raising campaign co-founded by Joy Gray and Jennifer Thomas, were among the action’s participants, and arrived with signage displaying messages correlating to the event. We also provided an Adult Human Female flag (thank you, Posie!) and waved it proudly.
It was beautiful day in Chicago! Though a bit blustery, the sun was shining, temperatures were moderate for a midwestern October, and the crowds abundant throughout the 26.2 mile course that traverses 29 diverse Chicago neighborhoods. All told we handed out over 325 brochures and engaged with countless individuals, groups and families from our staging location at Michigan Ave and E Harrison St, just outside of Grant Park, home to some of Chicago’s most iconic landmarks and attractions. Generally speaking, I’d say that our message was well-received by race participants and spectators alike; there were vocal dissenters but as is typical, they were few in number.
This experience further cements my view that the general public is not aware of the many ways enshrining ‘gender identity’ in law and public policy harms women and girls, and when they are apprised of the reality of the situation, are not only receptive to our message, but inclined to agree with us. It is critically important that these conversations continue.
Join us! Speak out! Take Action! Sign and Share the Declaration!
Kerri Bruss
Declaration signatory and WHRC USA volunteer
*Please note that the Women’s Human Rights Campaign USA (WHRC-USA) is now officially known as Women’s Declaration International USA (WDI-USA)
Thank you for showing up, supporting Emily, and sharing her flyers. You are right about the general public. When they are given the facts, they listen and most often agree that gender identity is harmful.
You were all winners today! 💜🤍💚