Think transgender women have an advantage in sports? A new study disputes the idea
The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.
May 7, 2024
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Small-college association bans all transgender women from women's sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.
April 8, 2024
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports
LGBTQ+ advocates are stunned by the transgender woman’s ongoing stance against the inclusion of trans people in many facets of public life.
March 20, 2024
GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn
Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.
January 15, 2025
Alaska School Board Votes to Ban Trans Girls From School Sports
Only the board’s lone student advisor voted against the ban.
September 1, 2023
GOP Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill
The state's legislature could still override the veto.
March 23, 2022
Notes From Outgames: The Volleyball Player
Advocate.com's coverage of Outgames continues with volleyballer Dave Steeves, who laments being sidelined by a finger injury -- a big deal if you're also a sign-language interpreter.
July 28, 2009
11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.
June 9, 2023
Tom Daley Is 'Furious' Over International Swimming's Trans Ban
"Anyone that's told they can't compete or can't do something they love just because of who they are, it's not on," the Olympic champ said.
June 27, 2022
Outgames hailed as a major success
Organizers of the first World Outgames in Montreal were describing the gay sporting event as a major success on Saturday as the event wrapped up and looked to the future.
August 7, 2006
Donald Trump promises to ‘just ban’ transgender people from participating in sports if he’s reelected
He’s sounding more and more like a dictator.
October 16, 2024
Right-Wingers Panic Over Equality Act: 'Bill Threatens Women, Religion'
The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."
March 13, 2019
Martina Navratilova Tells Daniel Radcliffe to 'Be Quiet' on Supporting Transgender Rights
The tennis star took issue with the actor’s inclusive stance on transgender women’s representation in sports.
October 3, 2023
Trump Jr. Incited Capitol Mob With Anti-Transgender Rant
Donald Trump Jr. had lambasted trans women athletes at a rally of his father's supporters who later invaded the U.S. Capitol.
January 8, 2021
How Voguing Became a Competitive Sport at an Elite Boston College
The nation's first official college ballroom house is shaking up Emerson College.
July 23, 2019
Gay lacrosse coach struggles to find his way
"Frustrated Coach" had nowhere else to turn. Alone with his secret, the college lacrosse coach sat down at his computer seeking others like himself: gay men who played and coached competitive, high-level sports but remained trapped in the closet.
April 10, 2007
Why Does Figure Skating Use the Term 'Ladies' Instead of 'Women'?
Since its inception in the late 1800s, figure skating has been for "ladies" and "men," but the time for gender equality on the ice is now.
February 23, 2018
For This Gay Man, Color Guard Means Family
Victor Genin, whose story is depicted on Fuse's Clash of the Corps, found a community of support when he flipped his first sabre.
November 2, 2016
NCAA caves and says it will obey Trump order banning trans athletes
"We strongly believe that clear, consistent, and uniform eligibility standards would best serve today's student-athletes instead of a patchwork of conflicting state laws and court decisions," NCAA President Charlie Baker said.
February 6, 2025