In a world where speaking plain truths can get you canceled, banned, or shamed, many Americans feel forced to bite their tongues. The simple act of pointing out reality has become dangerous in some circles, especially when it conflicts with progressive ideologies. But not everyone is willing to surrender common sense without a fight.

Sometimes, regular people with nothing but truth on their side can still win against powerful institutions. These David versus Goliath stories don’t make national headlines often, but when they do, they remind us that standing firm can lead to victory.

Julie Jaman, an 82-year-old grandmother from Washington state, just won a $65,000 settlement after being permanently banned from her local YMCA. Her “crime”? She spoke up when she discovered a biological male in the women’s locker room who was watching young girls change.

The incident happened in 2022 when Jaman, who had been swimming at the Mountain View Pool for 30 years, was showering in the women’s locker room. She heard a male voice and investigated. She found a trans-identifying male employee watching young girls change out of their swimsuits.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

Julie Jaman, 82, was ejected from the facility in 2022 for hate and discrimination after she objected to the trans male staffer allegedly observing minor girls in a female-designated changing room. Jaman, a 30-year patron at the pool, filed a civil rights complaint against the City of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA, alleging that her constitutional rights were violated when she was permanently banned from the Mountain View Pool for speaking out about the safety of young girls. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington…

“I never imagined that expressing concerns about the safety and privacy of women and girls would lead to me being shunned and banned,” Jaman said in a press release. “I’m grateful that justice has been served and that my voice was heard. This is a victory for common sense, women’s rights, and the right to speak the truth.”

Jaman asked the employee to leave and reported the incident to YMCA managers. Instead of addressing her concerns, they banned her from the pool for alleged “hatred and discrimination.” The elderly swimmer was suddenly labeled a bigot for wanting to protect young girls.

Justice Finally Served

The settlement comes after Jaman filed a civil rights complaint against both the City of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula YMCA. Beyond the $65,000 payment, which includes legal fees to the Center for American Liberty who represented her, the city must remove all negative information about Jaman from its website.

This removal of unflattering information “further underscores the baselessness of the actions taken against her,” according to her legal team.

Mark Trammell, CEO of the Center for American Liberty, explained why this case matters: “This case was never just about one woman being banned from a publicly owned pool, it was about the fundamental right of every American to speak truth without fear or retaliation.”

Standing Up Against Powerful Forces

After the incident, Jaman became the target of a character assassination campaign. When she spoke at a Port Townsend City Council meeting about her concerns, Mayor David Faber indirectly accused her of hatred and bigotry.

When women’s rights activists planned a rally to support Jaman, far-left extremists including Antifa attacked the event. Even more shocking, Mayor Faber reportedly praised these radicals for shutting down the permitted rally at a city park.

Despite facing years of unfair treatment by both the city and the YMCA, Jaman received support from like-minded Americans nationwide. Many have called her a hero for standing up for women’s rights and speaking truth despite the consequences.

Key Takeaways

• Julie Jaman’s $65,000 settlement affirms Americans’ right to speak truth without fear of retaliation
• Women’s spaces and children’s safety concerns shouldn’t be labeled as hate or discrimination
• Local governments cannot silence citizens who express traditional viewpoints
• Standing firm against cancel culture can lead to victory even for ordinary citizens

Sources: The Post Millennial