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The internal feud over transgender members at the Daughters of the American Revolution is going public as the women\u2019s patriotic organization holds a pivotal vote on whether to continue accepting biological males who identify as female.<\/p>\n

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A resolution defining \u201cwoman\u201d as \u201cborn female\u201d is scheduled to go Friday before members at the DAR 135th Continental Congress, pitting the leadership and more liberal chapters against a grassroots uprising fighting the transgender-membership policy.<\/p>\n

Leading the revolt is Daughters Advocating for Restoration, a cohort of members dedicated to \u201crestoring and preserving the Daughters of the American Revolution as a women\u2019s only organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

The debate isn\u2019t theoretical. Membership is limited to women 18 and older descended from an ancestor who aided the American Revolution, but the president-general said in 2023 that \u201ctransgender women\u201d are under the group\u2019s nondiscrimination policy.<\/p>\n

An estimated five biological males who identify as women have joined DAR chapters in recent years, thousands of resignations \u2014 and fueling the campaign to clarify that \u201cdaughters\u201d mean biological women.<\/p>\n

Laura McDonald, treasurer of the Martha Laird Chapter in Mount Pleasant, Texas, said the \u201chistoric vote\u201d comes after years of trying to place the issue before the membership, only to be rejected by what she called the \u201cgatekeepers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFor three years in a row, members have tried to amend the national bylaws of the DAR to define a woman, but our bylaws say that in order to amend those bylaws, it has to go through the National Board of Management,\u201d she told The Washington Times. \u201cFor three years in a row, they have rejected a grassroots attempt to amend the bylaws.\u201d<\/p>\n

This time, foes of the transgender policy tried a different tack. They sought to hold a special meeting, which requires support from at least 30 chapters in 10 states. They wound up with 95 chapters in 30 states.<\/p>\n

Instead of seeking to amend the bylaws, the group opted to introduce a resolution defining \u201cwoman\u201d after consulting with a professional parliamentarian.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe told us that there\u2019s really nothing wrong with the way the bylaws read,\u201d said Ms. McDonald. \u201cThe bylaws still say that any woman who is 18 years old and can prove her descent of a patriot is eligible for membership. He said the problem is how they\u2019re being interpreted.\u201d<\/p>\n

The resolution reads: \u201cResolved, That in Article III, Section 1 of the Bylaws, the term \u2019woman\u2019 shall be understood to clearly mean a woman who was born female, and therefore, individuals who were born male shall not be eligible for membership; transgender women shall not be eligible for membership; and men who have their birth certificates changed from male to female shall not be eligible for membership.\u201d<\/p>\n

DAR leaders have warned that banning transgender members would violate the District\u2019s public-accommodation laws, jeopardizing the organization\u2019s nonprofit status and property-tax exemption, an argument challenged by opponents.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat they don\u2019t tell you is that while transgender people are a protected class in Washington, D.C., when it comes to places of public accommodation and employer-employee relationships, they\u2019re not a protected class when it comes to private member associations,\u201d said Ms. McDonald.<\/p>\n

The Washington Times has reached out to the Daughters of the American Revolution for comment.<\/p>\n

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Supporters of the transgender policy aren\u2019t waiting on the sidelines. A countergroup, Daughters for Inclusivity, formed on Facebook in March to advocate for transgender members, posting a statement of principles that includes, \u201cYes, trans women are women.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daughters for Inclusivity cheered the DAR for taking steps to \u201cinclude all women descendants,\u201d including creating a committee to research the lineage of \u201cunderrepresented Patriots\u201d and clarifying its nondiscrimination policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cSadly, we recognize certain groups are attempting to spread a different message. This has crept into our chapters and conversations and is tearing us apart,\u201d said the group on Facebook. \u201cWe stand firmly in welcoming all women, and believe the focus should be on DAR\u2019s mission of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.\u201d<\/p>\n

The pro-transgender side is also backing three amendments before the Continental Congress that would make it more difficult to amend the bylaws and call special meetings. The gathering runs Thursday through Sunday at DAR\u2019s Memorial Continental Hall in the District.<\/p>\n

Daughters for Inclusivity posted resolutions from several chapters expressing support for the DAR\u2019s 2023 amendment adding \u201csexual orientation\u201d to its anti-discrimination bylaw.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurthermore, the chapter commends the National Society for its leadership in upholding legal compliance, protecting the organization from discrimination liability, and safeguarding the future of DAR,\u201d said the resolution from the Knickerbocker Chapter in New York.<\/p>\n

Foes of the transgender policy argue that biological males aren\u2019t just joining DAR chapters; they\u2019re also assuming leadership roles and receiving honors that should have gone to women.<\/p>\n

\u201cMen have paged at Continental Congress in white dresses and have participated in ceremonies held at Continental Congress by carrying their state flags,\u201d said Ms. McDonald in a May 18 post on the Daughters Advocating for Restoration website. \u201cMen are currently chapter regents and vice regents. These are opportunities that were taken away from women.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cWe have no malice for these men. But they\u2019re not women.\u201d<\/p>\n

So far, the numbers appear to favor the resistance. Daughters Advocating for Restoration has 12,000 members on its Facebook page, while Daughters for Inclusivity has 1,500 members.<\/p>\n

Then again, the pro-transgender side may have more clout. Daughters for Inclusivity\u2019s members include DAR President-General Ginni Sebastian Storage.<\/p>\n

The DAR was founded in 1890 after the Sons of the American Revolution refused to allow female members. The venerable women\u2019s organization has about 190,000 members and 3,000 chapters.<\/p>\n

Prominent historical figures who belonged to the DAR include Barbara Bush, Rosalyn Carter, Eleanor Roosevelt and Susan B. Anthony. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Democrat, is also a member.<\/p>\n

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