On Tuesday the 13th, WDI USA volunteers as well as many other women (and some men) gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court to rally for women’s sports while SCOTUS heard oral arguments in West Virginia, et al. v. B.P.J., et al. and Little, et al. v. Hecox, et al.
We have been following these cases for a long time. WDI USA first became involved in May of 2023, when we filed an amicus brief in BPJ, which at the time was before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. We first filed a brief in Hecox in August of 2024, urging the Supreme Court to take the case. That same month, we asked the Supreme Court to hear BPJ as well. Finally, in September of 2025, we filed our second substantive brief before the Supreme Court in the consolidated BPJ/Hecox cases, arguing that women and girls have the right to be protected as a discrete sex class. We argued that both of the challenged state laws are consistent with Articles I, VII, and VIII of the Declaration on Women’s Sex-Based Rights.
While oral arguments were being heard within the Supreme Court, we gathered to rally for women’s sports on one side of its steps, with the pro-“trans” crowd on the other side. The crowds were of comparable size; this was a change from December of 2024 and the parallel event in Skrmetti, when our pro-reality side was significantly outnumbered. A couple dozen WDI USA volunteers showed up. There were also numerous other radical feminists—with WoLF, ROAR, or unaffiliated with any organization.
Here are reflections from just a few of the feminist women who made their voices heard at the event.
“Amazing day. Amazing people united by one simple truth: a woman is an adult human female.” —April
“I was struck by how calm it felt on our side. It was very loud with the two opposing rallies happening simultaneously at full volume, but the speakers and attendees on the sex-realist side looked relaxed, natural, and optimistic, despite being from the entire political spectrum and disagreeing on numerous other issues. The attendees on the “trans rights” side seemed much more performative even than Skrmetti—they seemed to be glomming as many issues as they could onto the “trans” theme to distract from the lack of substance in their own arguments. Notably, even when they spoke directly to the struggles of “trans kids,” they only spoke to their public experience, never to the realities of being in mixed-sex intimate spaces.” —Irene
“It was so great to be at the steps of the Supreme Court on January 13th. Although I did not unilaterally agree with all the people/groups on our side, it was meaningful to see how many others believe in the preservation of women’s sports and single sex spaces. It was truly an empowering opportunity to gather and connect with like-minded women—there are more of us than you’d think!The rally was a great demonstration that is a part of a greater movement and momentum we should keep up. I especially loved holding a sign saying “feminists for women’s sports”—short and to the point!” —Anonymous
“I’m Liz Fedak, the driving force behind ROAR Women NYC. Nine New York women came to advocate for women and girls, representing a diverse group that includes lesbians and radical feminists among other dissident women. While there was a larger crowd in favor of preserving fairness in women’s and girls’ sports than against it, our side [also] encompassed a wider range of political viewpoints. What else could bring together Christian conservatives and lesbian feminists but the obvious position that women exist? One of our volunteers took the opportunity to hand out our ‘Stop Transing the Gay Away’ stickers to traditionalists, starting conversations about why lesbians and gay men object to gender ideology. She had a great time!” —Liz
“I’ve been to a couple other similar events in DC—namely, two rallies for women’s sports organized by the Our Bodies, Our Sports coalition. Tuesday’s rally, which was larger by far than either of those, also had a much larger feminist contingent than I’ve seen before. I was very happy to see that, because trying to combat a faith-based system (‘gender identity’) with another faith-based system (religion) doesn’t address the roots of the issue. Our best arguments address the homophobia, the misogyny, and the magical thinking of gender ideology, and counter them with a radical feminist, pro-lesbian analysis based on evidence and material, observable reality. Thanks to all the women who did that on Tuesday!” —Katherine
“Our side has certainly grown since the last time we gathered outside the Supreme Court, for the Skrmetti rally in December 2024. It was also a predominantly female crowd, in contrast with Skrmetti’s fairly even male/female split. It was wonderful to engage with so many women from all walks of life who have come together over this issue. Women on both the left and the right stopped to tell me they loved our signs – ‘FEMINISTS FOR WOMEN’S SPORTS.’” –Elizabeth
You can see more photos and watch clips of speakers on our Twitter or Facebook pages.
If you’d like to get more involved, consider joining as a volunteer or donating. WDI USA is an all-volunteer organization. We rely on women who give their time as well as women who give financially—without them, there would be no signs, nor women to hold them!
In 2025, we held or made an appearance at seven public actions. We also filed two amicus briefs, one of which was the consolidated BPJ/Hecox brief. With your help, we hope to do even more in 2026. We’re off to a strong start!
