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No, transphobes, Lia Thomas didn't cause the U.S. swimming team to almost quit

A false Facebook post claiming the U.S. women's swimming team threatened to quit if trans athlete Lia Thomas was allowed to try out have been debunked.

Trans Student Sues Minn. School District for 'Degrading Segregation'

The trans boy says he was subjected to "degrading and stigmatizing segregation" by being barred from the boys' locker room.

Stanford Swimmer Claims He Was Kicked Off Team for Being Gay

Abrahm DeVine called out a culture of homophobia at his alma mater on Instagram.

Stanford Swimmer, NCAA Champion Abrahm DeVine Comes Out as Gay

Abrahm DeVine's announcement was met with love and support from his Stanford teammates.

Forty Under 40: Sports

Natasha Kai heads up an impressive list of out sports professionals that includes Andrew Langenfield.

Donald Trump welcomed women’s swim team who rejected possible trans teammate

The Roanoke College women's swim team made national headlines last year when some swimmers and their families publicly objected to a trans woman who explored joining the team.

As Beijing Hosts the Olympics, LGBTQ+ Rights in Asia Remain Dismal

The Beijing Games will portray a rosy picture of life, but the reality is much different for millions of queer Asians and Pacific Islanders.

The Olympics Proves Asians Aren't Just 'Mathletes'

Out athletes like Julie Wu Chu are upending stereotypes, but the Olympics should also be a wake-up call to the dearth of LGBT protections throughout Asia.

Anti-Lia Thomas Tweet With 100K+ Likes Likely Posted by Fake Account

The post was supposedly from one of Thomas's competitors.

Trump Jr.: China's Laughing at U.S. Because of Trans Air Force Pilots

Donald Trump Jr. served up a hefty dose of anti-trans rhetoric at the far-right Americafest conference.

Passing the torch

GenQ contributor David Luc Nguyen descended on Chicago last week to witness the spectacle of the seventh annual Gay Games. What he found was a dearth of queer youth but an abundance of spirit.

How This Lesbian Handcyclist Is Chasing Her Paralympics Dreams

Lesbian cyclist Ryen Reed hasn't been daunted by either physical challenges or homophobia.

Beekman Boy Josh Explains His Amazing Race Win

After three continents, 25,000 miles, 36 races, and a crowd of children in Bangladesh shouting their nickname in encouragement, two gay goat farmers have won Amazing Race. One half of the couple tells us how they did it.

This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

Megan Rapinoe Makes History as First Lesbian in SI Swimsuit Issue

The World Cup winner and Olympian said she wanted to break down stereotypes about gay women in sports. 

Federal judge tosses challenge trying to protect anti-transgender ban by New York county officials

The ruling paves the way for New York Attorney General Letitia James to take enforcement action against the county.

Op-ed: I'm the Guy With the Double Mastectomy

It's not easy having B cups when you're a man.

An Iron Man

Gay Race team gets booted

Tom and Terry, The Amazing Race's latest queer castoffs, laugh and reflect with Advocate.com.