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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.

Sports

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.

Sue Altman Executive Director at New Jersey Working Families Alliance speaks at a rally Glen Rock City NJ

Politics

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.

Sports

The Tip Off: A beginners guide to the WNBA

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

Megan Rapinoe Sport Your Period campaign

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Engagement

The sports stars announced the news with a sweet Instagram post.

Quinn Is World's First Out Trans, Nonbinary Olympian

The Canadian soccer midfielder, who came out last year, has so far played in two games at the Tokyo Olympics.

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.

The Tip Off: A beginners guide to the WNBA

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

Trump Administration Backs Idaho's Anti-Trans School Sports Law

The Department of Justice, headed by William Barr, supports a state law barring trans females from girls' and women's school sports teams.

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.

A League of Their Own Inspiration Maybelle Blair Comes Out at 95

"All The Way Mae" Blair played for the women's baseball league on which the original film and new Amazon Studios series are based.

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.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Hillary Clinton's Fight For Equality Will Never Be Sidelined

The former secretary of state and candidate for president of the United States is one of our "Women of the Year."

Meet First Out Trans Swimmer on a U.S. College Men's Team

Harvard freshman Schulyer Bailar is making waves competing against other swimmers who share his gender identity.

This out women's soccer player is celebrating Pride without labels: 'You're good just where you are'

Washington Spirit defender Anna Heilferty tells the Advocate about growing LGBTQ+ representation in women's soccer.

Weight Lifter Laurel Hubbard Likely to Be First Out Trans Olympian

The New Zealander has qualified for this year's Tokyo Olympics.

Trans Triathelete Joins Team USA, Makes History

Chris Mosier's awe-inspiring time in the men's sprint duathlon has opened a new door for trans athletes nationwide.

Let's Celebrate, Not Hate, the BlackGirlMagic

There is so much to criticize -- why are our black women Olympians getting the shade?

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!'

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Even Korbin Albert's teammates are distancing themselves from the player in light of her social media posts mocking queer people.

Ellis, who led the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team to back-to-back wins, says the time is right to move on.

The soccer star was chosen along with Charlize Theron, Ava Duvernay, Yara Shahid, and Margaret Atwood, among others.

"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.

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.

The sports stars announced the news with a sweet Instagram post.

The Canadian soccer midfielder, who came out last year, has so far played in two games at the Tokyo Olympics.

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.

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

The Department of Justice, headed by William Barr, supports a state law barring trans females from girls' and women's school sports teams.

The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.

"All The Way Mae" Blair played for the women's baseball league on which the original film and new Amazon Studios series are based.

Megan Rapinoe tells The Advocate about her campaign with Knix to end period stigma, and the state of LGBTQ+ acceptance in women's soccer.

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

The former secretary of state and candidate for president of the United States is one of our "Women of the Year."

Harvard freshman Schulyer Bailar is making waves competing against other swimmers who share his gender identity.

Washington Spirit defender Anna Heilferty tells the Advocate about growing LGBTQ+ representation in women's soccer.

The New Zealander has qualified for this year's Tokyo Olympics.

Chris Mosier's awe-inspiring time in the men's sprint duathlon has opened a new door for trans athletes nationwide.

There is so much to criticize -- why are our black women Olympians getting the shade?

The USWNT champion posed with teammates Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger (who are engaged to each other) and tweeted, 'Gays Rule!'