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Today should be “American Girls in Sports Day,” a commemorative time to celebrate all of women’s contributions to athletics. In many ways, October 10 is the perfect date for this occasion: As the 10th day of the 10th month of the year, it represents the Roman numerals XX — the same numerals as the female sex chromosome. Earlier this year, I introduced a resolution to establish this holiday, garnering support from female athletes, prominent women’s organizations, and 38 of my Senate Republican colleagues. In a divided government, however, you need support from both sides of the aisle to accomplish almost anything. And for today’s Democratic Party, recognizing women’s accomplishments is unacceptable. For them, my resolution runs afoul of their far-Left agenda to blur the line between the sexes — and ultimately erase women from public life. In fact, when I called for the resolution’s passage last month on the Senate floor, a Democratic colleague spoke out against it, calling the legislation “shameful” and “designed to build a culture of fear and mistrust.” In reality, American Girls in Sports Day should draw the support of every single Tennessean and American and unite our country around women’s incredible athletic accomplishments since the passage of Title IX, the landmark civil rights law that opened the door for so many women and young girls to participate in sports. Don’t take my word for it: I encourage everyone to read the text of the resolution. If you do, you might be wondering how anyone could oppose American Girls in Sports Day. But while Democrats’ opposition to the commemorative holiday is disturbing, it is far from surprising. For years, the Biden-Harris administration has worked to eliminate women’s-only spaces, facilities, and sports by attacking Title IX protections. Since its passage in 1972, Title IX has led to an explosion in women’s participation in athletics — with the number of high school female athletes increasing more than tenfold to more than 3 million — by guaranteeing equal resources for facilities, training, recruitment, and scholarships for female athletic programs. In the name of its radical agenda, however, the administration has tried to roll back this progress. On the 50th anniversary of Title IX in 2022, for example, President Biden announced his administration would reinterpret the law to allow biological males to play on female teams. Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris administration issued another Title IX revision that allows males to access women’s locker rooms, bathrooms, and other private facilities. As a result, more and more girls and women are losing out on scholarships, records, and medals to males who have inherent biological advantages that undermine fair competition. On the Senate floor, my Democratic colleague dismissed this erasure of women’s accomplishments, claiming that female athletes are more likely to be “killed by a falling object in this country” than face a biological male in competition. Apparently, that’s supposed to comfort the many women and girls across our country who have endured the humiliation, demoralization, and unfairness of losing to male competitors. These young women deserve so much better. Thankfully, many are speaking out to defend their hard-earned places and accomplishments in sports. Although today isn’t officially American Girls in Sports Day, we should all take a moment to reflect on all they have accomplished. In the meantime, I will continue to fight to ensure that our nation’s female athletes have the recognition, honors, and opportunities that they have worked so hard for — and deserve. * * * U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn represents the state of Tennessee and serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Lamb Weston, one of McDonald’s largest french fry suppliers, is feeling the pinch as demand for fast food declines across the U.S., prompting significant layoffs and plant closures. The potato-processing giant announced last week that it would shut down one of its facilities in Connell, Washington, leading to the loss of approximately 375 jobs, or 4% of its global workforce. This drastic measure follows a disappointing earnings report that highlighted weaker demand for frozen potato products, particularly french fries​. The primary reason for this decline is reduced customer traffic at fast-food chains like McDonald’s, which accounts for 13% of Lamb Weston’s sales. The shift in consumer habits is largely due to inflationary pressures that have pushed restaurant prices higher than grocery store prices, leading many Americans to cut back on dining out. McDonald's itself reported a 0.7% decline in U.S. sales last quarter, further exacerbating Lamb Weston’s woes. McDonald’s french fries supplier suddenly shutters factory, slashes job https://t.co/LXIg0LWzRF pic.twitter.com/5OiBW5boOr — New York Post (@nypost) October 8, 2024 In response to these trends, McDonald's and other fast-food chains have been offering value meals in an attempt to lure customers back. The fast-food giant, for instance, launched a $5 meal that includes a McDouble or McChicken, small fries, nuggets, and a drink. However, these promotional deals have not provided relief for suppliers like Lamb Weston. Consumers have been “trading down” from medium to small fries, further hurting the bottom line for suppliers dependent on higher-volume sales. Lamb Weston’s CEO, Thomas Werner, addressed these challenges in a recent earnings call, acknowledging that the demand for frozen potato products remains sluggish relative to the company’s supply. He noted that these market conditions are unlikely to improve in the near term, suggesting that the reduced demand may persist through the rest of the fiscal year​. McDonald’s fries have 19 ingredients. Seed oils, fake beef flavoring, and chemicals. These were just potatoes, beef tallow, and salt before 1990. pic.twitter.com/azXFSqfJUX — Paul Saladino, MD (@paulsaladinomd) June 9, 2023 The company’s decision to cut jobs and scale back production comes amid a broader trend of reduced traffic at fast-food chains across the country. According to industry analysts, fast-food customer visits dropped by 2% in the last quarter alone, contributing to the overall decline in demand for frozen potato products. While McDonald’s and Lamb Weston are both exploring ways to manage the downturn, the situation reflects a significant shift in consumer spending habits. With inflationary pressures showing no signs of abating, the affordability of eating out has become a growing concern for many Americans. As a result, McDonald's value menus and other promotions may continue to struggle to bring in the same level of foot traffic they enjoyed in previous years. In addition to layoffs, Lamb Weston has been forced to reassess its production strategies. The closure of the Washington state plant is intended to help the company better align its output with current demand, but it’s unclear how long these measures will suffice as market conditions remain challenging. As McDonald's and other fast-food chains continue to grapple with a more frugal customer base, Lamb Weston’s future profitability may depend on broader economic trends, including inflation and the general cost of living. Until these factors stabilize, the company will likely face ongoing hurdles in maintaining its dominant position as North America's leading french fry supplier​. The post McDonald’s French Fry Supplier Faces Job Cuts Amid Slowing Demand appeared first on The Conservative Brief.