In a world where telling it like it is has become a rare act of courage, Tish Hyman stands as a beacon of forthright honesty. In California, where the rules have long leaned towards accommodating every progressive notion without much thought to the consequences, Hyman, a black woman, brought the cold, hard truth to light. Her immediate motivation was an unsettling encounter at her local gym—a place she believed was for women, only to find that women’s spaces are no longer what they used to be. Hyman’s stand wasn’t just for herself; it was for all women anxiously watching the line between common sense and progressive action blur beyond recognition.
Her next move was as bold as her conviction. Hyman confronted Scott Weiner, a prominent political figure and California State Senator. Weiner is someone who supports the policies responsible for the shaky state of women’s rights in public spaces. Hyman’s straightforward question about women’s safety in locker rooms left the politician fumbling. He stuck to the usual script, prioritizing inclusivity over women’s security, an all-too-common refrain that rings hollow against the reality of women like Hyman, who are left vulnerable by laws that disregard biological differences.
Hyman’s challenge to Weiner exposed a glaring issue: the unwillingness of certain leaders to prioritize the safety and privacy of women in favor of appeasing a loud minority. It’s a classic case of ignoring the elephant in the room—pretending that by saying “trans women are women,” the issue of safety magically dissipates. Hyman’s insistence on the truth—women’s spaces should be safe for women—is not radical; it’s sensible. Yet, it’s met with derision and dismissal until someone from an equally protected class speaks up, forcing those in power to begrudgingly listen.
The episode is a vivid reminder of how societal opinions are being manipulated. If Hyman were a white man, her concerns might have been drowned out by boos. That her voice could only be heard because of her race and gender identity highlights an uncomfortable truth about current American society. It’s a testament to how identity politics have twisted the national dialogue into knots. Instead of focusing on the merit of the arguments, the focus shifts to who is making them, thereby stalling genuine discourse.
Hyman’s stand echoes a broader, growing sentiment across America—people are waking up to the realization that the far-reaching goals of certain progressive ideologies are not aligned with common sense or reality. There’s something deeply un-American about a society where truth must compete with identity for a platform. As Hyman has shown, speaking the truth shouldn’t require a socially recognized status of oppression to be credible or heard. When policies are made that disregard biology and ignore the real safety concerns of women, the very fabric of what keeps a society grounded in fair, rational policy is at risk. It seems the silent majority is finally ready to speak and push back against the nonsense.
