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World swimming body bans vast majority of trans women from competition
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World swimming body bans vast majority of trans women from competition

The organization called for the creation of an “open” category for trans athletes

By Nico Lang
The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet
Politics

The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet

Louisiana is the latest state to enact legislation targeting trans Americans, and others could soon follow

By Nico Lang
Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader
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Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader

“This is a moment I will never forget and I cannot wait to show you all what this girl has to bring”

By Nico Lang
South Carolina just enacted an anti-trans sports ban—and Louisiana could be next
Politics

South Carolina just enacted an anti-trans sports ban—and Louisiana could be next

17 U.S. states have now passed laws limiting participation of trans youth in school sports

By Nico Lang
This 17-year-old just became Britain’s first pro soccer player to come out in 32 years
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This 17-year-old just became Britain’s first pro soccer player to come out in 32 years

Jake Daniels became the first male soccer star in the U.K. to open up about his sexuality since the late Justin Fashanu in 1990

By Nico Lang
These Qatar hotels are reportedly turning away LGBTQ+ World Cup visitors
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These Qatar hotels are reportedly turning away LGBTQ+ World Cup visitors

Three hotels are reportedly refusing business to same-sex couples as the country prepares to host the World Cup later this year

By Elvis Kachi
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Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans
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Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans

A senior FIFA official recently announced that rainbow flags may be banned at this year’s games

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass
Politics

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

As Republican Gov. Spencer Cox faces opposition from his own party, legislators in the GOP-led state are planning to force the bill through

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the bill “leaves too many unanswered questions” 

By Oliver Haug
Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship
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Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

The swimmer cinched the 500-yard freestyle title, and qualified for two other finals in her last year of NCAA competition

By V.S. Wells
Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far
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Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

The WNBA player remains detained in Russia until at least May amid escalating world conflict

By Mel Woods
Iowa just banned trans kids from sports. Indiana is about to be next
Politics

Iowa just banned trans kids from sports. Indiana is about to be next

LGBTQ2S+ advocates say the bills are “discriminatory and unconstitutional”

By Dwayne McBean, Nico Lang
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NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas
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NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas

More than 300 swimmers rallied behind the trans athlete following USA Swimming’s policy change

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Utah advances bill forcing trans kids to seek a committee’s approval before playing sports
Politics

Utah advances bill forcing trans kids to seek a committee’s approval before playing sports

After passing the Utah House on Feb. 16, the bill now moves on to the State Senate

By Oliver Haug
Grindr is trying to stop LGBTQ2S+ athletes from being outed during the Winter Olympics
Identity

Grindr is trying to stop LGBTQ2S+ athletes from being outed during the Winter Olympics

After numerous privacy violations in years past, Grindr is taking extra steps to ensure the safety of LGBTQ2S+ Olympians

By Jordan Daniels
LGBTQ2S+ athletes are already making history at the Winter Olympics
Sports

LGBTQ2S+ athletes are already making history at the Winter Olympics

Ireen Wüst claimed a gold medal in 1500 metre speed skating to net the first medal for an openly LGBTQ2s+ Winter Olympian

By V.S. Wells
Winter Olympics not for you? Try these pieces of queer media instead!
Sports

Winter Olympics not for you? Try these pieces of queer media instead!

Actual sports not your thing? From anime to comics to games, here are three alternatives

By V.S. Wells
This U.S. powerlifting association quietly unveiled policies limiting trans athlete participation
Sports

This U.S. powerlifting association quietly unveiled policies limiting trans athlete participation

The rules also apply to all lifters taking hormones, including for birth control or diabetes medications

By Nico Lang
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