Bigots Don't Know Ball | Defector
Briefly

"The Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS) and Riley Gaines, through their actions and lawsuit against the NCAA, have focused their anti-trans agenda on one player, targeting SJSU's volleyball team. This narrative has incited a wave of forfeit matches by opposing teams, magnifying the controversy around the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports."
"Brooke Slusser, co-captain of the SJSU team, became a key figure in the lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming the presence of a transgender player posed a safety risk. Her involvement signifies a broader conflict that refuses to acknowledge the complexities of gender identity in sports, thus fueling a toxic environment for athletes and overshadowing the game itself."
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