Lorena Biasotti says her XX-XY shirt reflects her faith, and critics want her gone.
A T-shirt started a firestorm at the Clark County School District. And it hasn't cooled off yet.
Trustee Lorena Biasotti wore a shirt with the words “XX-XY” to an August 13 board meeting.
The shirt comes from a brand that focuses on biological sex in women's sports. Some parents saw it as a simple statement of fact. Others saw it as an attack on transgender students. The fight over that shirt hasn't stopped since.
What Happened At The Meeting
Biasotti stood her ground when the board pushed back. She said the shirt reflects a sincerely held religious belief. She told the board that members may disagree with that belief, but disagreement is not itself a violation of board policy.
She didn't stop there. Biasotti said she has the right to express her views, the right to disagree, and the right as a woman and an elected representative to advocate for boundaries she believes protect women and children, without that expression automatically being labeled bullying or harmful.
Biasotti also responded directly to critics by saying her goal is representation for all students, including Christian students, and that real inclusivity has to include everyone at the table.
That's a message a lot of conservative parents in Nevada will recognize. Tolerance, they'll tell you, should run in both directions.
72,000 people agreed with this. pic.twitter.com/fIJ4npgvXd
— Lorena Biassotti (@lorena4change) August 24, 2026
Why This Is A Big Deal
This isn't just about one shirt. It's about whether elected officials can hold and express traditional views without losing their seat over it.
Biasotti said the reprimand over her shirt violated her First Amendment rights. She and fellow trustee Lydia Dominguez have announced plans to sue the district over what they call a clear violation of their constitutional rights.
A school board is supposed to represent every family in the district, not just the loudest activists in the room.
Parent Kimmy Lindsay defended Biasotti, saying she ran on those values and won, and that she represents parents who want to protect girls, girls' spaces, and girls' sports.
Lindsay argued that punishing Biasotti for those views makes no sense when voters put her in office knowing exactly where she stood.
— Lorena Biassotti (@lorena4change) August 31, 2026
What Critics Say
Opponent Kathy Blair called Biasotti's conduct unacceptable and said she should step down, arguing that all children deserve protection no matter how they identify.
A student-led group has pushed a petition calling for Biasotti's removal, and protesters have shown up outside board meetings to demand accountability.
Critics argue the shirt sends a harmful message to transgender students in a district serving hundreds of thousands of kids. Biasotti and her supporters see it differently. They say the shirt simply states a biological fact, and that treating it as hateful shuts down honest disagreement rather than resolving it.
Where This Goes Next
Biasotti and Dominguez say a lawsuit is coming, though nothing has been filed yet.
The board has not taken a formal vote to remove or discipline Biasotti, but pressure is building on both sides. Expect more packed meetings, more petitions, and more media attention as this heads toward the new school year.
Legal experts will be watching closely too. Free speech and religious expression cases involving elected officials tend to raise big constitutional questions that outlast any one school board meeting.
What You Can Do
If this matters to you, show up. CCSD board meetings are open to the public, and public comment periods let ordinary parents speak directly to trustees.
You can also follow the district's meeting calendar online and watch how this plays out in real time. Elected officials pay attention when constituents show up and speak clearly about what they expect from their representatives.
Whatever side of this you land on, it's a reminder that local school boards matter. The people you elect to those seats shape what your kids experience every single day.
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