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2 weeks ago
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Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports | Fortune

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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Nevada just got now one step closer to possibly banning trans student-athletes - LGBTQ Nation

A Nevada judge dismissed a legal challenge to a transgender sports ban ballot initiative, though ordered sponsors to disclose that passage would require exempting trans people from the state's Equal Rights Amendment.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Federal appeals court says Trump orders aren't law, rejects trans athlete ban in Minnesota

Transgender students in Minnesota can compete in sports consistent with their gender identity after a federal appeals court ruling.
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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Boston activists warn of impact from Olympic policy banning trans women, intersex athletes

The IOC's new policy bars transgender women from women's events, reviving controversial sex testing practices and raising concerns among activists.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump DOJ sues Minnesota over its trans-inclusive school sports policies - LGBTQ Nation

The DOJ is suing Minnesota for allowing transgender girls to compete in sports matching their gender identity, claiming it violates Title IX.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports | Fortune

The Trump administration sued Minnesota for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports, claiming violations of Title IX.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
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Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
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Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NCAA to discuss five-year eligibility proposal, reports say

NCAA is considering eligibility rule changes that would incorporate age, allowing five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
LA Dodgers
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

81-year-old lifelong Dodgers fan left devastated by brutal new policy

The Dodgers' digital-only ticket policy alienates loyal fans like Errol Segal, who has held season tickets for 50 years.
#ioc
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
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Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
Women in technology
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

IOC Reinstates Chromosome Testing, Banning Trans Women From Competition | Defector

Trans women and women with the SRY gene will be banned from competing in the 2028 Olympic Games under new IOC policy.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
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fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The Olympics Anti-Trans Policy Is Really about Policing Women | The Walrus

The IOC's new policy bans trans women from women's categories, limiting access for many female athletes and reversing progress in sports equality.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
Women in technology
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

IOC Reinstates Chromosome Testing, Banning Trans Women From Competition | Defector

Trans women and women with the SRY gene will be banned from competing in the 2028 Olympic Games under new IOC policy.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

Trump fawns over another medal as bobsled legend thanks him for protecting "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Maine and Colorado approved ballot initiatives banning transgender student-athletes from girls' sports teams, with similar measures pending in Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and Nebraska.
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fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

USA Rugby creates 'open' division after Trump administration pressure to exclude transgender women

USA Rugby banned transgender women from competing in the women's division effective February 20, following a USOPC directive and Trump's executive order.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Trans tennis players in Las Vegas build their own league after being sidelined

Transgender women formed their own tennis league, Tennis with Friends, after being excluded from traditional leagues by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Women in technology
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Trump fawns over another medal as bobsled legend thanks him for protecting "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

Olympic bobsledder Kaillie Humphries presented President Trump with an Order of Ikkos medal, recognizing his support for policies restricting transgender athletes in women's sports.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

USA Rugby creates 'open' division after Trump administration pressure to exclude transgender women

USA Rugby banned transgender women from competing in the women's division effective February 20, following a USOPC directive and Trump's executive order.
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US politics
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

We Have More Important Things to Worry About Than the NCAA Transfer Portal

Senator Tuberville proposes a bill limiting college athlete transfers, reflecting concerns over education disruption and team morale.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

After US Tennis kicked trans women out, these women came together to create an inclusive club - LGBTQ Nation

A trans-inclusive tennis league was created in Las Vegas after the U.S. Tennis Association banned trans women from women's events.
Washington DC
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Trump issues executive order to protect Army-Navy broadcast

President Trump issued an executive order to prevent postseason college football games from airing during the Army-Navy matchup.
#trans-rights
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom says he supports trans equality in everything but sports - LGBTQ Nation

California Governor Newsom supports trans rights legislation while opposing trans women competing on women's sports teams, citing fairness concerns from California track championships.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

USA Rugby announced a new "open" category for trans women. Advocates say it's a "dark milestone." - LGBTQ Nation

USA Rugby created an open category for trans athletes after a presidential executive order required the organization to exclude trans women from women's sports competition.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Ukranian athlete disqualified from Olympics over helmet honoring athletes killed in war with Russia

A Ukrainian skeleton athlete withdrew from Olympic competition after officials banned his helmet honoring more than 20 compatriots killed in the war.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Women's soccer faces plenty of serious threats. So why the panic about trans players? | Lesley Ryder

The NWSL lacks a clear trans and intersex inclusion policy while calls to ban trans athletes contrast with evidence showing minimal impact on league identity and growth.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago

Gavin Newsom's presidential ambitions should concern trans people

Newsom's term as governor ends in 2027 and, due to federal laws on term limits, he is unable to seek re-election. While his vocal opposition to president Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric, particularly regarding his recent deployment of the National Guard, have cemented him as a prominent voice Democratic Party, his track-record on LGBTQ+ rights could, and should, cause concern.
California
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago

Rahm Emanuel Tells Megyn Kelly He Has to Go Into Witness Protection' After Declaring a Man Can't Become a Woman

A man cannot become a woman, according to Rahm Emanuel's statements on gender identity.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

FA require trans men to say they are 'biologically female'

The Football Association's updated requirements for transgender men to play in men's sports necessitate a declaration of being a "biological female" and acknowledging safety risks when competing against biological males.
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fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

How FA's new transgender policy is affecting players

Transgender women are banned from playing in FA-affiliated women's football due to a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

How FA's new transgender policy is affecting players

Transgender women are banned from playing in FA-affiliated women's football due to a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex definitions.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

Pa. Gov. firm on no state money for new venues

Pennsylvania will not use state funds for new sports arenas, stressing the importance of balancing budgets with community needs.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theoaklandpress.com
11 months ago

Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison files lawsuit to block Trump's actions against transgender athletes.
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