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A trans woman, forced to compete against men, swims topless in protest

Anne Isabella Coombes stood up to Swim England's gender policies in an innovative way.

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Now is the Time for LGBTQ+ Athletes
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Now is the Time for LGBTQ+ Athletes

The American sports playing field is becoming more inclusive.

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Maddow: Gay Athletes in Sochi Are Brave

Rachel Maddow says LGBT athletes being out at the games will be like a "one-finger salute" to Vladimir Putin."

Megan Rapinoe Discusses Gay Athletes
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Megan Rapinoe Discusses Gay Athletes

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Hawaiis To College Athletes Say No to Bullying

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Straight Wrestler Launches Athlete Ally

Hudson Taylor has launched a new website aimed at combating homophobia in sports.

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The transphobia Imane Khelif is experiencing isn't new—it's part of a disturbing, hateful pattern

Imane Khelif is a cisgender woman, despite what TERFS and racists say.

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field
Sports

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

The athletic body will not do the same with men's track and field.

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Russian Athletes Kiss - or Was It 'Propaganda'?

What could be a congratulatory kiss between two gold medalists at the world championships in Moscow set off speculation about whether it was actually a protest of Russia's antigay laws.

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Athletes Clash on Coming Out

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Phillys Search for an Out Pro Athlete

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An Open Letter to Straight Pro Athletes

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Michael Medved Slams Trans Athlete

Athlete Ally to Publish Historic Athletic Equality Index
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Athlete Ally to Publish Historic Athletic Equality Index

The group has rated major colleges and universities on the LGBT inclusivity of their sports programs.

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Calif. Athletic Commission Considers Licensing Trans Athletes

The proposed rule change would mirror similar policies adopted by the International Olympic Committee and NCAA.

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Transgender Women Athletes Banned from World Athletics Track Events

LGBTQ+ rights groups have slammed the decision as discriminatory.

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Another Athlete for LGBT Equality

Retired NFL player Matt Willig is now working to defeat homophobia.

Trans Athletes On a Roll in Roller Derby
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Trans Athletes On a Roll in Roller Derby

Robbie Rogers: 'Thousands of Gay Athletes'
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Robbie Rogers: 'Thousands of Gay Athletes'

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Harvard Athletes Show LGBTQ Support