Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
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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.
September 11, 2023
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.
August 31, 2022
STUDY: Is U.S. Military Ready for Open Trans Service?
The movement to overturn the military's ban on open service by transgender people continues to gain momentum, putting pressure on the Defense Department to act.
August 27, 2014
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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.
September 10, 2018
Prop. 8 Trial Tapes Will Be Available for Public Viewing
The U.S. Supreme Court has opened the path for video of the historic marriage equality trial to be released.
October 12, 2022
'Black Panther' Sets Global Records
The superhero film has set box office records in the U.S. and elsewhere, and will open in still more markets soon.
February 20, 2018
Billie Jean King's name to be added to New York's National Tennis Center
The National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y., site of the U.S. Open, will be renamed for out tennis legend Billie Jean King.
August 3, 2006
Trump's Problems With Women Aren't Going Away Anytime Soon
Another Trump accuser has come forth, this time claiming the Republican nominee groped her after the U.S. Open in 1998.
October 20, 2016
Marine Corps Training, Titles to Go Gender-Neutral
In response to the opening of combat positions to women, the U.S. Marine Corps is reevaluating its titles and training protocol for entry-level troops.
January 7, 2016
This Week in the Resistance: 'Doctor Who' and Slamming Trolls
This week in the Resistance, Merriam-Webster excellently slams Doctor Who trolls and activists protest Trump outside the U.S. Women's Open.
July 21, 2017
Dem Missouri Senate Candidate Flubs Trans Rights Position
Trudy Busch Valentine, running in the Democratic primary for Missouri's open U.S. Senate seat, has had difficulty articulating her position on transgender rights.
July 27, 2022
Air Force: First to Allow Trans Americans to Serve
Trans Airmen, as well as other troops, may still end up banned from open service as U.S. military's 'patchwork' of policies perpetuates 'unclear guidance.'
June 5, 2015
Op-ed: Why Won't Catholic Bishops Listen to LGBT Laity?
Catholic leaders should talk about sexuality with those who aren't members of the clergy.
November 14, 2014
Billie Jean King Drops Out of Sochi Delegation
The tennis champion will remain in the United States to care for her ailing mother.
February 5, 2014
