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Think transgender women have an advantage in sports? A new study disputes the idea

The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.

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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.

Asa Hutchinson, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis

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11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

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Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports

LGBTQ+ advocates are stunned by the transgender woman’s ongoing stance against the inclusion of trans people in many facets of public life.

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Simone Biles apologizes to transphobe but calls for 'empathy and respect' on issue of trans athletes

The champion gymnast had criticized anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.

fox news sunday futures host Maria Bartiromo interviewing senator tommy tuberville

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competitive sports

Think transgender women have an advantage in sports? A new study disputes the idea

The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.

Gay lacrosse coach struggles to find his way

"Frustrated Coach" had nowhere else to turn. Alone with his secret, the college lacrosse coach sat down at his computer seeking others like himself: gay men who played and coached competitive, high-level sports but remained trapped in the closet.

Tom Daley Is 'Furious' Over International Swimming's Trans Ban

"Anyone that's told they can't compete or can't do something they love just because of who they are, it's not on," the Olympic champ said.

USA Fencing defends decision to be inclusive of trans players

It comes after a cis woman was disqualified after refusing to play a trans woman, which caused a transphobic backlash.

Out Games and Gay Games Possibly Forming Merger

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.

Right-Wingers Panic Over Equality Act: 'Bill Threatens Women, Religion'

The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Small-college association bans all transgender women from women's sports

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.

Why Does Figure Skating Use the Term 'Ladies' Instead of 'Women'?

Since its inception in the late 1800s, figure skating has been for "ladies" and "men," but the time for gender equality on the ice is now.

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports

LGBTQ+ advocates are stunned by the transgender woman’s ongoing stance against the inclusion of trans people in many facets of public life.

Donald Trump promises to ‘just ban’ transgender people from participating in sports if he’s reelected

He’s sounding more and more like a dictator.

For This Gay Man, Color Guard Means Family

Victor Genin, whose story is depicted on Fuse's Clash of the Corps, found a community of support when he flipped his first sabre.

Notes From Outgames: The Volleyball Player

Advocate.com's coverage of Outgames continues with volleyballer Dave Steeves, who laments being sidelined by a finger injury -- a big deal if you're also a sign-language interpreter.

How Voguing Became a Competitive Sport at an Elite Boston College

The nation's first official college ballroom house is shaking up Emerson College.

I responded to a moderate's anti-trans sports views. Here's what happened

Bans on transgender competition in sports tend to be controversial, with some even otherwise supportive people siding with such bans.

Texas investigating USA Fencing Association after it disqualified cis player for refusing to play trans woman

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”

GOP senator claims ‘entire men’s teams’ are transitioning. There’s no evidence of that because it’s not true

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's office did not return The Advocate's request about evidence supporting these claims.

Outgames hailed as a major success

Organizers of the first World Outgames in Montreal were describing the gay sporting event as a major success on Saturday as the event wrapped up and looked to the future.

Outgames Launch in Vancouver

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competitive sports

The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.

"Frustrated Coach" had nowhere else to turn. Alone with his secret, the college lacrosse coach sat down at his computer seeking others like himself: gay men who played and coached competitive, high-level sports but remained trapped in the closet.

"Anyone that's told they can't compete or can't do something they love just because of who they are, it's not on," the Olympic champ said.

It comes after a cis woman was disqualified after refusing to play a trans woman, which caused a transphobic backlash.

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

The far right is trotting out scare tactics about transgender people and "anti-Christian bias."

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.

Since its inception in the late 1800s, figure skating has been for "ladies" and "men," but the time for gender equality on the ice is now.

LGBTQ+ advocates are stunned by the transgender woman’s ongoing stance against the inclusion of trans people in many facets of public life.

He’s sounding more and more like a dictator.

Victor Genin, whose story is depicted on Fuse's Clash of the Corps, found a community of support when he flipped his first sabre.

Advocate.com's coverage of Outgames continues with volleyballer Dave Steeves, who laments being sidelined by a finger injury -- a big deal if you're also a sign-language interpreter.

The nation's first official college ballroom house is shaking up Emerson College.

Bans on transgender competition in sports tend to be controversial, with some even otherwise supportive people siding with such bans.

The champion gymnast had criticized anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's office did not return The Advocate's request about evidence supporting these claims.

Organizers of the first World Outgames in Montreal were describing the gay sporting event as a major success on Saturday as the event wrapped up and looked to the future.