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GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

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Republicans release top bill priorities in rules package. The No. 1 priority? Trans people

The rules package released by Speaker Johnson shows that transgender people are likely to be a top priority for Republicans in 2025.

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Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe are producing a queer soccer romance for TV: 'Bold, sexy and fun'

Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.

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GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

Republicans release top bill priorities in rules package. The No. 1 priority? Trans people

The rules package released by Speaker Johnson shows that transgender people are likely to be a top priority for Republicans in 2025.

Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe are producing a queer soccer romance for TV: 'Bold, sexy and fun'

Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.

This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

Athlete Ally to Publish Historic Athletic Equality Index

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

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.

Now is the Time for LGBTQ+ Athletes

The American sports playing field is becoming more inclusive.

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.

Another Athlete for LGBT Equality

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

Athletes Clash on Coming Out

Trans Athletes On a Roll in Roller Derby

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."

Robbie Rogers: 'Thousands of Gay Athletes'

Megan Rapinoe Discusses Gay Athletes

Phillys Search for an Out Pro Athlete

Harvard Athletes Show LGBTQ Support

Hawaiis To College Athletes Say No to Bullying

An Open Letter to Straight Pro Athletes

Straight Wrestler Launches Athlete Ally

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

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Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

The rules package released by Speaker Johnson shows that transgender people are likely to be a top priority for Republicans in 2025.

Cleat Cute is based on the best-selling novel by Meryl Wilsner.

Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.

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

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

LGBTQ+ rights groups have slammed the decision as discriminatory.

The American sports playing field is becoming more inclusive.

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.

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

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

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