Our local paper 'The Bellingham Herald' has refused to cover girls wrestling for Whatcom County schools due to lack of funding, but the paper has no trouble covering boys wrestling in our area. Womens wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in America, and provides access to countless opportunities and valuable life lessons to young women. The hard work and dedication of all girl wrestlers on a weekly basis will be going unnoticed, while the boys wrestling results will be on full display. Please sign this petition to ask for equal press coverage for women's wrestling, and diminish the gender discrimination in sports alike.
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December 19, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. It is time for the local press to take notice.
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December 19, 2016
48 Comments
My kids play two sports but I like to read about ALL the athletes in our community, in ALL sports, both boys and girls. In order to find articles about various schools, sports and athletes I have to read several different newspapers. I am hoping the Herald can do a better job of covering more in the community as a whole.
I was a part of the 1986 state wrestling champs at Bham High now my daughter wrestles for Mt Baker and it's just as exciting to watch and be a part of
Hard to beleive this is happening considering the events for both boys and girl typically take place at the same locations.
Girls should be recognized right along with the boys. I have been involved with girls wrestling for 8 years with Burlington Edison Lady Tigers. If a reported can be sent for boys they should send one for girls. All sports teams should have equal representation whether it be boys or girls.
My 6 year old daughter is in her 3rd year of wrestling. It's time for equal coverage of boys and girls wrestling. Sending the message that what girls do isn't as important as the guys, we'll it's just ludicrous. Equal coverage for girls wrestling! Rachael
Our girls deserve this, they work hard
Please cover girls wrestling at the Bellingham Herald! Girls wrestling is here to stay and local readers are interested in following these young women.
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Our local paper 'The Bellingham Herald' has refused to cover girls wrestling for Whatcom County schools due to lack of funding, but the paper has no trouble covering boys wrestling in our area. Womens wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in America, and provides access to countless opportunities and valuable life lessons to young women. The hard work and dedication of all girl wrestlers on a weekly basis will be going unnoticed, while the boys wrestling results will be on full display. Please sign this petition to ask for equal press coverage for women's wrestling, and diminish the gender discrimination in sports alike.
Updates
December 19, 2016
The momentum is undeniable now. It is time for the local press to take notice.
Reached 100 supporters
December 19, 2016
48 Comments
Please be fair and continue to cover sports for female high school athletes. If you cover the sport for boys then it should be covered for girls. You are our "local" paper. Give us our local news of accomplishments that our youth achieve each week. They are hard working and deserve to be recognized.
My kids play two sports but I like to read about ALL the athletes in our community, in ALL sports, both boys and girls. In order to find articles about various schools, sports and athletes I have to read several different newspapers. I am hoping the Herald can do a better job of covering more in the community as a whole.
I was a part of the 1986 state wrestling champs at Bham High now my daughter wrestles for Mt Baker and it's just as exciting to watch and be a part of
Hard to beleive this is happening considering the events for both boys and girl typically take place at the same locations.
Girls should be recognized right along with the boys. I have been involved with girls wrestling for 8 years with Burlington Edison Lady Tigers. If a reported can be sent for boys they should send one for girls. All sports teams should have equal representation whether it be boys or girls.
My 6 year old daughter is in her 3rd year of wrestling. It's time for equal coverage of boys and girls wrestling. Sending the message that what girls do isn't as important as the guys, we'll it's just ludicrous. Equal coverage for girls wrestling! Rachael
Our girls deserve this, they work hard
Please cover girls wrestling at the Bellingham Herald! Girls wrestling is here to stay and local readers are interested in following these young women.
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Please be fair and continue to cover sports for female high school athletes. If you cover the sport for boys then it should be covered for girls. You are our "local" paper. Give us our local news of accomplishments that our youth achieve each week. They are hard working and deserve to be recognized.