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.
May 13, 2024
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U.S. Knocked Out of Women's World Cup, Loses to Sweden
U.S. Knocked Out of Women's World Cup, Loses to Sweden
August 6, 2023
World Cup-Winning Coach Jill Ellis Leaving Women's Soccer Team
Ellis, who led the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to back-to-back wins, says the time is right to move on.
July 30, 2019
Megan Rapinoe's Star Continues to Rise as a Glamour Woman of the Year
The soccer star was chosen along with Charlize Theron, Ava Duvernay, Yara Shahid, and Margaret Atwood, among others.
October 30, 2019
Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People
"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.
March 10, 2023
10 Gayest Scenes in the 'A League of Their Own' Series
It's honestly a celebration of lesbian and queer women. The Prime Video series features several sapphic storylines, and here are some of the best parts.
September 9, 2022
N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'
The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.
October 2, 2024
Megan Rapinoe shuts down period stigma, Republicans, and homophobic soccer players (exclusive)
Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.
July 18, 2024
U.S. Makes It to Next Women’s World Cup Round After Tie with Portugal
Defeat for the US – a team aiming for a third consecutive world title – would have ended its participation in the tournament.
August 1, 2023
San Jose State's trans volleyballer can continue to play: judge
Some other teams and even a teammate had sought to bar the trans woman from participating in this week's Mountain West Conference tournament.
November 26, 2024
Vermont Christian School Team Won't Play Against Rival With Trans Girl
Mid Vermont Christian School withdrew from a state basketball tournament rather than face a team with a trans player.
March 2, 2023
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
The Real Housewives of Gilead
Meet the women who want to bring us back to the Dark Ages -- or to a future envisioned by Margaret Atwood.
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June 27, 2017
Until Now, There Were No Trans Writers on Transparent
Jill Soloway explains the choice of Our Lady J and responds to criticism as the popular series resumes.
December 4, 2014
Nikki Haley Calls Trans Inclusion in Sports 'Attack on Women's Rights'
The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.
February 9, 2021
Op-ed: Why We Need Sports
Participating in a team sport can instill responsibility and confidence in a young person. It can also save that person's life.
June 18, 2013
Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill
A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.
March 6, 2023
Megan Rapinoe Reiterates the World Cup Can't Be Won Without 'Gays'
The USWNT champion posed with teammates Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger (who are engaged to each other) and tweeted, 'Gays Rule!'
July 7, 2019
Gay at the Games: Another Medal for Wüst, Pussy Riot Strikes Again
Ireen Wust has picked up another silver medal in Sochi, while Aussie snowboarder Belle Brockhoff deals with family drama.
February 19, 2014
Sports Icons Anita Asante and Beth Fisher Announce Pregnancy
The two women, now retired from athletics, were married in January.
February 1, 2023
Let's Celebrate, Not Hate, the BlackGirlMagic
There is so much to criticize -- why are our black women Olympians getting the shade?
August 19, 2016