Democratic Governor Roy Cooper previously vetoed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, preferring instead to prioritize the wishes of transgender activists over biological reality and common sense. But Wednesday, the state legislature overruled his veto, meaning the bill will go into effect despite his best efforts. …

Prioritizing demands from activists over obvious biological reality is unfortunately par for the course for many modern politicians.

Thankfully, the efforts of the Independent Women’s Voice movement helped ensure that Cooper’s absurd decision wouldn’t stand.