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Our Olympic correspondent Charley Walters checks in with New Zealand's Robbie Manson, the U.S.'s Meghan O'Leary, and Ian Matos from Brazil.

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Newly elected N.Y. State Sen. Erik Bottcher: state must be a bulwark against Trump

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Gay Days Orlando canceled, citing sponsor losses and mounting pressures on LGBTQ+ gatherings

It was supposed to be the event's 35th anniversary in June.

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Older gay men built their own hockey fandom. Then came ‘Heated Rivalry’

The hit show is an unexpected invitation for some older gay hockey fans to reflect on love, acceptance, and coming out.

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Bad Bunny spread love, making Trump look selfish, stupid, and stale

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Trump admin targets Minnesota for allowing trans girls to participate in sports

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The Trump administration on Monday targeted Minnesota schools, saying they have violated federal law by allowing transgender girls to play sports with their peers.

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This story was originally reported by Kate Sosin of The 19th. Meet Kate and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Keep Reading →

'Heated Rivalry's Harrison Browne says new anti-trans hockey policy is 'crazy' and blames Trump

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It turns out trans student athletes aren’t the only ones who are having to contend with politicians keeping them from playing sports, now adult trans hockey players are facing challenges too. Keep Reading →

Ex-Steelers employee alleges antigay, sexist discrimination in lawsuit

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A former employee of the Pittsburgh Steelers has taken the football team to court, alleging she faced discrimination on the job due to her sex and sexual orientation. Keep Reading →

Heated Rivalry inspires real-life hockey player to come out as gay

Jesse Kortuem via Facebook; Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov on Heated Rivalry

Jesse Kortuem via Facebook; Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov on Heated Rivalry.

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Jesse Kortuem, a real-life hockey player who walked away from the sport out of fear that he couldn't reconcile his athletic career and sexuality, has now shared a post coming out as gay — and credited Heated Rivalry for inspiring him. Keep Reading →

The trans athletes at the center of Supreme Court cases don’t fit conservative stereotypes

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Becky Pepper-Jackson and her mother, Heather Jackson, stand in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

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This story was originally reported by Kate Sosin of The 19th. Meet Kate and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Keep Reading →
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