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Washington Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Title IX rules on trans athletes set for election-year delay

Transgender rights regulations are being finalized by the Biden administration, but rules regarding trans athletes will be delayed.
Athletics remains a contentious issue in the debate over transgender rights, especially concerning participation in girls' and women's sports. [ more ]
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3 months ago
LGBT

Ohio families request emergency funds to flee state after trans care ban passed

At least 68 families in Ohio are requesting emergency funding to flee the state following the passing of a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors.
The ban, known as House Bill 68, also prohibits trans athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
TransOhio, a local trans advocacy group, has launched an emergency fund to provide financial assistance for families looking to relocate or access gender-affirming care. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
LGBT

Ohio Senate overrides governor's veto on trans healthcare & sports bans

The Ohio Senate voted to override Gov. DeWine's veto on a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans minors and trans females in sports.
Ohio becomes the 23rd state to ban gender-affirming care for trans minors and the 24th to ban trans sports participation. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

California stands up for trans surfer excluded from competition

Ensuring transgender inclusion in sports competitions is aligned with California Coastal Commission policies. [ more ]
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5 months ago
LGBT

Riley Gaines slams pro-trans female cyclist as 'traitor to women'

Former college swimming star Riley Gaines criticizes female cyclist for supporting trans competitors in women's sports.
Gaines believes that female athletes should not willingly compromise the integrity of competition by allowing trans women to participate. [ more ]
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5 months ago
LGBT

Lesbian swimmer Diana Nyad changes stance on trans athletes

Lesbian swimmer Diana Nyad has changed her stance on trans athletes and now fully supports their inclusion in sports.
Nyad acknowledges the complexity of the issue and regrets her previous opposition to trans women participating in elite sports. [ more ]
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5 months ago
Women

AOC gloriously shuts down legislation targeting trans women in sports

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) criticized Republican efforts to target trans women in sports during a congressional hearing.
Ocasio-Cortez exposed the transphobic intentions behind the legislation and highlighted the invasion of privacy it would entail. [ more ]
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