At just 17 years old, Ella Frei says she felt forced to speak up after her Wisconsin school allowed a biological male student to use the girls’ restroom without notifying parents or students. In this episode of The Riley Gaines Show, Ella shares what happened at New Richmond High School, why she spoke at a school board meeting, and how her testimony went viral online.
Ella opens up about facing harassment, the role her faith played in giving her courage, the lawsuit and Title IX investigation surrounding her school, and why she believes more students and parents need to pay attention to local school board policies. Riley Gaines also discusses female privacy, school safety, women’s sports, and why young women should not be afraid to use their voices.
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00:00 – Ella Frei’s viral warning
00:28 – Why Ella spoke out
01:20 – The moment she decided to fight back
03:06 – Girls told to use different bathrooms
04:07 – Riley: “They chose one boy over the girls”
05:49 – The lawsuit and Title IX investigation
07:31 – Ella’s viral speech and backlash
09:24 – Faith, courage, and her Yahweh tattoo
11:34 – How Ella’s parents handled the backlash
12:48 – Teacher harassment claims
14:19 – Where the school policy stands now
17:46 – Female athletes speaking out
20:09 – Ella’s advice to other girls
21:01 – Why local elections matter
22:25 – Riley praises Ella’s courage
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