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California competition bars transgender and intersex surfer, then reverses course

Sasha Jane Lowerson was initially excluded from a longboard competition, but then the organizer heard that would violate state law. She's decided not to compete, however.

'Drag Race' Alumni Slam New Season for 'Erasing' Trans Queens & Women

Detox, Carmen Carrera, Aja, and more spoke out about the absence of trans contestants in season 12.

Chris Mosier Wants Trans Athletes to Play the Sport They Love

The Fighters: Chris Mosier has hit his stride as an openly transgender competitive triathlete, and he's fighting so that all trans people can do the same.

The Businesses That Stand Up for LGBTQ Customers

In an era where business owners feel they can choose who to serve, one campaign is telling LGBTQ consumers which businesses have our backs. 

Trump moves to ban international transgender athletes from 2028 Olympic Games

He said he would direct the Department of Homeland Security to deny visa applications for transgender athletes, which he called “fraudulent.”

Scotland, Spain Move to Simplify Legal Gender Changes

The legislation in both countries, awaiting final approval, will remove medical requirements and ease the process in other ways.

Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination

JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.

How Nikki Hiltz Is Making Running More Inclusive for LGBTQ+ People

"As a non-binary athlete navigating a very gendered world of athletics, it's easy to feel out of place," Hiltz said.

Jack’d Attacks Grindr for Racist Profiles

A new YouTube video calls on dating apps to ban racist messages on profiles.

Trans and Nonbinary Students on Their Place at Women's Colleges

Here's what these students want you to know.

Rose Parade Queen Is First From LGBTQ Community

Loiuse Deser Siskel, who says she entered the competition on a whim, is also the first Jewish queen and the first who wears glasses.

An Iron Man

NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day

Carl Nassib, who came out as gay before retiring from pro football, announced the donation on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football show.

Martina Navratilova Tells Daniel Radcliffe to 'Be Quiet' on Supporting Transgender Rights

The tennis star took issue with the actor’s inclusive stance on transgender women’s representation in sports.

How a parade invite became a fight for LGBTQ+ visibility in Appalachia

Amidst the vibrant traditions of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, a storm brews as Mr. Gay West Virginia United States faces fierce backlash for simply existing.

Let's Not Report on Michael Sam's Showering Habits

Michael Sam is gay. Gay people shower. It's that simple.

What does the science say about transgender women in sports?

With all the talk about "men" in women's sports, it's time to take a look at what scientific studies say.

'Jeopardy!'s Ken Jennings won't support Gavin Newsom for president due to trans kids stance

"Any candidate cynically 'triangulating' on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so," Jennings says.

Study: LGBT Teen Athletes 'Overwhelmingly Closeted'

Respondents to the study cite homophobic and transphobic bullying as reasons for staying in the closet.

'King of Drag' laid out a blueprint for a revolutionary masculinity

Opinion: Masculinity is a social construct—one we collectively create, define, uphold, or deconstruct. What if this series could show us a better way?

Trump administration announces anti-trans investigations team to fight 'gender ideology' in schools

The administration claims acceptance of transgender students has "pernicious effects."