When a high profile individual (whether it be an actor, pro athlete, etc.) speaks out about hot button social/political issues, it elicits a lot of conversation online. And when a big name speaks, the media often rushes to peers in the same industry in order to garner other reactions, possibly resulting in a war of words between two people on opposite sides.
So even though I'm fine with big names using their respective platforms to advocate for a cause, I'm equally OK with those who opt out of the discussion. While WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has caused quite a stir decrying the presence of trans females (aka biological males) participating in female sports, her Indiana Fever teammate (and easily one of the league's biggest names) Caitlin Clark would prefer to steer away from such a sensitive topic.
Caitlin Clark dodges question on protecting women's sports.
— Jackson Thompson (@JackThompsonFOX) August 2, 2026
"It's for the leagues and governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions." pic.twitter.com/LZSx91D4XX
This has drawn the ire of some high profile conservatives, including Matt Walsh, who is quickly becoming a caricature, IMO.
Caitlin Clark might be the biggest coward in the history of sports. She refuses to say anything about the anti-white racism she has been subjected to since coming into the league. She punts on the trans question, which is the easiest question you could ever be asked. No spine. https://t.co/64p1pbjbML
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) August 3, 2026
When NBA star LeBron James stumped for Hillary Clinton for POTUS in 2016 or NFL QB Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem, people of Walsh's ilk essentially said "stay in your lane." But now when it's one of their pet causes, Walsh et al demand acquiescence.
Speaking freely should be highly encouraged. But equally respected should be the desire to not speak at all, especially when one's livelihood can be in peril. It's part of Walsh's job to be provocative, but not so much Clark's.
- Speaking of the trans debate, remember in late 2024 when Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) bucked his fellow leftists on the issue?
But now that he actually wants to be a U.S. Senator out of the far left haven that is Massachusetts?
Seth Moulton apologizes to the far-Left for saying he doesn’t want men in girls’ sports.
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) August 4, 2026
Q: "You said 'I have two little girls. I don’t want them getting run over...by a male or formerly male athlete'..."
MOULTON: “To the trans community…I’m sorry if my comments hurt you.” pic.twitter.com/dZAMvkVqu5
The fact is, it's possible to not want biological men in women's spaces while also standing up for their civil liberties. But Seth likely knows as well as anyone that progs aren't big on nuance.
- Conservative commentator Ben Domenech on the rise of Communist tendencies in today's Democrat party.
The Red Diaper Babies of TikTok can GTFO. pic.twitter.com/cjvu1t9yoE
— Benjamin Domenech (@bdomenech) August 4, 2026
This should be a warning to conservatives to get their poop in a group by getting back on message with economics. It's always, always, alwayyyyyys the economy, stupid.
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