USA Today columnist Nancy Armour criticized the Heritage Foundation on July 23, 2026, for its report titled "Title IX’s Failed Experiment: Why Accommodating Sex Differences Beats Engineered Parity." The report, authored by Scott Yenor, argues that strict interpretations of Title IX have negatively impacted both male and female student athletes by enforcing rigid equality in school sports. Armour contends that the Heritage Foundation's approach threatens protections for female sports and women's rights, stating that their agenda aims to revert women's rights to pre-1970s levels. She expressed concern that the Heritage Foundation seeks to impose a narrow definition of femininity and has already made significant changes to Title IX. In response, Yenor argued for reforms that would prioritize opportunities in female-centric sports rather than focusing solely on proportionality in male-dominated sports. Armour's column follows previous backlash regarding her comments on WNBA player Caitlin Clark, for which she later apologized.
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USA Today Columnist Criticizes Heritage Foundation's Stance on Title IX
Nancy Armour of USA Today criticized the Heritage Foundation's recent report on Title IX, claiming it threatens women's rights in sports. The report argues for reforms to Title IX, suggesting that current interpretations harm both male and female athletes. Armour's comments come after she faced backlash for previous statements regarding WNBA player Caitlin Clark.
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USA Today columnist who attacked Caitlin Clark goes after Heritage Foundation 'coming for' Title IX
USA Today Columnist Criticizes Heritage Foundation's Stance on Title IX