Riley Gaines

OPINION October 10

It's XX, Real Women's Day, and here's how you can celebrate

Since the inaugural Real Women's Day, I've been to over 50 different college campuses speaking to students, athletes and administrators about how women are harmed under the guise of “progress."

OPINION August 1

Biden-Harris admin's 4 most dangerous Title IX changes for girls

As the world watches the Olympics, I want bring attention to the Biden-Harris administration’s changes to Title IX, which are set to go into effect on Aug. 1, 2024.

OPINION June 14

Flag Day: The real symbol of unity in 2024

Old Glory symbolizes unity, pride and our shared values. It unites us under the foundational principles of freedom, equality and opportunity that define our republic.

OPINION May 20

Why I swim against the current of the gender identity cult

This is the story of how I became an advocate for women and a champion of our uniqueness. I hope it inspires you to speak the truth in this world that seems to have lost its mind.

OPINION April 29

How Biden's new Title IX regulations eviscerate the definition of sex

Biden's dangerous new Title IX regulations destroy the definition of sex and wreck the opportunities girls and women receive by participating in athletic competition.

NCAA April 18

Opinion: Biden’s Title IX rule adds discrimination against women through the backdoor

Riley Gaines and Paula Scanlan write in a joint op-ed that women's athletic opportunities are in jeopardy underscored by the Biden administration's Title IX rules.

OPINION May 17, 2023

Radicals are trying to redefine 'woman.' It's why America needs a Women's Bill of Rights

Gender ideologues want to redefine womanhood as a subjective state unrelated to biological sex. That's why America needs a Women's Bill of Rights.

OPINION April 17, 2023

I was assaulted by a transgender mob and this is what I plan to do next

I was assaulted by a transgender mob and this is what I plan to do next. As a former All-American swimmer, I know that women’s sports are under threat.

OPINION February 8, 2023

I attended Biden's SOTU for women he hurts with insane gender policies

I attended Biden's State of the Union to represent women he hurts with insane gender policies that tell us we should step aside for men, even in a changing room.

OPINION January 31, 2023

I am a 12x NCAA All-American swimmer. Female athletes should compete on the basis of sex, not gender

I'll be forever proud of my accomplishments. Yet the category of women's sports is now facing an erosion due to discriminatory policies that allow men who identify as women to compete.