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What are 'transvestigations'? The 'hate-driven conspiracy theory' explained

From Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to figures like Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama, "tranvestigations" are a particularly bizarre form of hatred hitting public figures.

Watch AOC Defend Transgender Americans in Heated Congressional Hearing

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted anti-trans legislation targeting girls in sports at a hearing dripping with transphobia.

The Fastest Woman in the World Is Leaving Her Haters Behind

Despite the trauma she’s endured, it took her becoming the fastest woman in the world after winning the women’s 100 meter at the track and field world championships in Budapest in August to renew a skeptical public’s faith in her.

Tennis Star Serena Williams Serves Against Sexism

Watch Serena Williams express her frustrations with help from a male victim. 

Serena Williams Refuses to Play Ball With John McEnroe's Sexist Comments

McEnroe's not sorry he said the "best female"player would be the 700th best on the male circuit. 

Billie Jean King Slams U.S. Open Umpire for Sexist 'Abuse of Power'

In an op-ed for The Washington Post, King praised Serena Williams for standing up to tennis's double standard that unfairly punishes women of color. 

As a Black Woman, Serena Dared to Stop Playing Nice

Minorities -- whether African-American, trans, or queer -- must play by society's rules, or face extreme punishment and ridicule.

Fans Mistake Laverne Cox for Beyoncé at U.S. Open

A viral video set fans in a frenzy whether it was Queen B who attended Williams' match or it was Orange is the New Black's Laverne Cox.

Aunjanue Ellis, Star of 'King Richard,' Comes Out as Bi

The presence of LGBTQ+ people in the Black community is part of "the wonderful scope of our humanity as Black folks in this country," she says.

Renée Zellweger Praises Judy Garland's Inclusivity in Oscar Speech

Zellweger, who's spoken about Garland's embrace of LGBTQ community before, talked about inclusivity in her Academy Awards' speech. 

Rafael Nadal Could Learn a Lesson from Watching Battle of the Sexes

Billie Jean King called out Nadal, who argued against equal pay for women based on his factually incorrect ideas about which gender draws more viewers. 

Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win

Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.

Lesbian Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Cancer Again

In a statement, Navratilova said she'll begin treatment this month for throat and breast cancer. 

Colton Haynes Got Married and You Won't Believe the Guest List

The star of Arrow, Teen Wolf, and American Horror Story wed Jeff Leatham in an elaborate ceremony officiated by Kris Jenner.

Female Athletes Must Endure Invasive 'Sex Tests.' Men Don't

A deeply misogynistic practice by the governing body of sports must end, writes Athlete Ally's Anne Lieberman.

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.