Lia Thomas isn't allowed to compete in Olympic events or elite women's races 'for the time being'
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her discrimination lawsuit against World Aquatics.
JUNE 13, 2024
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What does the science say about transgender women in sports?
With all the talk about "men" in women's sports, it's time to take a look at what scientific studies say.
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
New Topics, Same Tricks: Anti-LGBTQ+ Politicians Fall to Their Old Ways
"Our opponents may have lost the battle on marriage equality, but they are still doing what they do best: fabricating lies and spreading misinformation to undermine the rights of our community."
MARCH 7, 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
New Ad: 'Governors Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Should Be Ashamed'
It comes as more harmful bills are signed into law -- a discriminatory "religious refusals" bill in Arkansas and an anti-transgender sports bill in Tennessee.
MARCH 26, 2021
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vows to Veto Anti-Trans Legislation
Lawmakers are considering bills to ban gender-affirming care for youth and bar trans girls and women from female school sports teams.
OCTOBER 7, 2023
College Scam Movie About Felicity Huffman Should Star a Trans Woman, Says Twitter
Huffman was charged with being part of an elite college entrance scheme, and Twitter began casting trans women to play her since she did transface for Transamerica.
MARCH 12, 2019
Women's Sports Will Take in Over $1 Billion in 2024, Report Predicts
This will be the first time women's sports surpasses that mark, says consulting firm Deloitte.
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Op-ed: Stop Freaking Out About Female Intersex Athletes
The scientific authorities have said multiple times that intersex women don't have an advantage in athletics. So won't the sporting authorities just let them play?
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
WATCH: In Confirmation Hearing, No One Asked Eric Fanning About Being Gay
While it would be a milestone for an out man to lead the Army, it wasn't a big deal during his confirmation hearing.
JANUARY 22, 2016
The Woman Shoved on 1967 Boston Marathon Course Triumphantly Returns
Kathrine Switzer, an inspiration for women in running, was an honorary starter in this year's race.
APRIL 17, 2017
Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year
Lia Thomas, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, is the first trans woman to win a Division 1 title.
JULY 19, 2022
Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'
When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.
JULY 26, 2024
Trans Marathoner Places 6,159th in Women's Category, Right-Wing Media Throws a Fit
Glenique Frank is being blasted for her participation in the London Marathon, even though she didn't come close to winning.
APRIL 27, 2023
Trans Cyclist Stripped of Medal Accuses Sport of Transphobia
But the governing body for cycling says Leia Genis simply didn't meet the requirements for elite-level competition.
AUGUST 8, 2022
Pro golf's new policies for trans women golfers push out player
The new LPGA and USGA policies will require transition before puberty.
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Trump Attacks Trans People at Alaska Rally
The former president claimed that letting trans women compete alongside cisgender women is "demeaning to women."
JULY 10, 2022
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and more urge NCAA to stand up for trans inclusion
They and hundreds of others have signed on to a pro-inclusion letter.
APRIL 24, 2024
Christian Univ. Adjusts, Stands By Trans Housing Policy
George Fox University will now allow students who have undergone specific gender-confirming surgeries to be housed in accordance with their gender. Others will be housed according to their sex assigned at birth.
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JULY 21, 2014
Bette Midler, Macy Gray Slammed for Anti-Trans Remarks
Midler claimed that trans-inclusive language erases women, while Gray said, "Just because you go change your parts doesn't make you a woman."
JULY 5, 2022