Senator Susan Collins has signed a petition to place a referendum on the 2026 Maine ballot that would bar transgender students from sports teams and private spaces aligning with their gender identities. This move is consistent with her past concerns about biological males competing against females and being in locker rooms. Collins’ stance is seen as politically advantageous and aligns with popular opinion. The discussion also touches on the Maine Human Rights Commission’s lawsuit against school districts for adhering to federal Title IX definitions, raising questions about the constitutionality of the Maine Human Rights Act. Matt Gagnon argues that categorizing athletes by biological sex is essential for fairness and safety in sports.