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Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

Will Olympic Committee's New Rules Influence Antigay Host Countries?

The International Olympic Committee voted in favor of 40 new rules, including one that protects people against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Will that help LGB athletes?

How the 2024 Paris Olympics could become a force to reverse climate change

These three, small actions could make a huge difference for the environment.

New Foundation to Support LGBT Athletes and Coaches

The Sports Equality Foundation is focused on providing empowerment and guidance to athletes, coaches and leaders who are coming out.

Op-ed: Coming Out Will Be Rough on Gay Athletes

The first openly gay professional athlete will have to be a strong player with a strong will to win.

Jason Collins on Continuing the Dialogue of Inclusion

As the NBA season starts back up, Jason Collins says it's time to instill confidence in the next generation of LGBT leaders.

Op-ed: Race Toward Olympic Equality Is Not Finished

The amendment to protect gay athletes in the Olympic charter is a big step forward for the LGBT community, but it still falls short of the finish line.

NBC Criticized for Editing of Olympics Speech

The network removed part of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach's comments against discrimination.

Will College Football Make LDS Church Finally Tolerate LGBTs?

A sports controversy at the Mormons' flagship university may make the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints choose between homophobia and millions of dollars.

South Dakota 'Don't Say Trans' Bill Fails

The measure would have banned discussion of transgender idenity in public schools in grades K-7.

We Need to Talk About Anti-LGBT Violence in Brazil

Leading up to the Rio Olympics, the international media is fixated on Zika, crime, and political and economic instability. But the media also needs to draw attention to the increasingly desperate plight of LGBT Brazilians.

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World OutGames Cancels 10-Day Miami Event Amidst Fraud Allegations

Participants were informed of the cancellation just hours before the LGBT event was slated to begin. 

UFC Women's Champ Refuses to Fight Trans Athlete Fallon Fox

Mixed martial arts bruiser Ronda Rousey won't fight Fallon Fox because she claims trans women have an 'unfair advantage,' though medical experts disagree.

LGBTQ+ Activists Urge Japan to Pass Equality Act Before 2021 Olympics

The Summer Olympics are set to begin July 23 in Tokyo.

Russia Accuses EU of 'Aggressive Propaganda' of Gay Love

The report, from Russia's Foreign Ministry, also calls out 'xenophobia, racism, violent nationalism, and neo-Nazism' in Europe.

Op-ed: Russia Last in Race for Human Rights

What will provoke Russia to change its ways on LGBT rights and the freedom of expression?

UFC Women's Champ: 'I Wouldn't Refuse' to Fight Trans Athlete

Ronda Rousey has walked back last year's comments on not fighting Fallon Fox due to the trans woman's supposed 'unfair' physical advantage -- a claim debunked by medical experts.