Trump Team Targets Trans Athletes
Trump’s crew says Minnesota broke the rules by letting trans girls play sports. Honey, the real violation is denying kids their dignity. 🏳️⚧️💅
World Athletics president Coe says state of women’s sports is ‘fragile’
(Reuters) – World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the state of women’s sports is “very fragile” and sports…
Thomas becomes first trans woman to win NCAA title
(Reuters) – University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became the first transgender NCAA champion in Division I history…
U.S. working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Diplomats were working to ensure the release of seven-time WNBA All-Star player Brittney Griner after…
Human rights? China won that Winter Olympics battle. Almost.
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — When three-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy took the remarkable, perhaps even brave decision to speak out against…
Kenworthy urges IOC to consider host’s human rights stance
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (Reuters) – Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy, an advocate for LGBT+ rights, said on Saturday the International…
American LeDuc makes history as first non-binary Winter Olympian
BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Timothy LeDuc made history on Friday as the first openly non-binary Olympian to…
Olympics-Diversity among athletes including gay competitors welcome – Yang Yang
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing 2022 organisers welcome, protect and encourage diversity among athletes including any gay participants, Yang…
Criticism mounts against Indiana transgender athlete ban
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Opponents are continuing to ramp up pressure against an Indiana bill that would ban transgender women and…
Arizona Senate passes anti-trans sports ban
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Senate voted Wednesday to bar transgender girls and women from competing on the…
USA Swimming unveils new policy for transgender athletes
(Reuters) – USA Swimming has unveiled a new policy that would allow transgender athletes to swim in elite…