Beth Bourne, a Davis-based activist who regularly protests against the inclusion of trans girls in girls’ sports, was laid off from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies last week.
Bourne is known for her social media presence, presence on campus and at Davis libraries and her advocacy effort for parents’ rights and gender policy. She is also the chapter chair of Yolo County Moms for Liberty and an avid supporter of President Donald Trump.
She was publicly criticized by the University last June for making offensive statements to a group of drag queens, while recognizing her speech as protected by the First Amendment. She was also the subject of a petition calling for her termination , which has garnered more than 7,500 signatures in less than a year.
University official