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Wyoming Is Latest State With Anti-Trans Sports Law

Gov. Mark Gordon called the legislation "draconian" and "discriminatory" but let it become law without his signature. The state is also moving against abortion rights.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill for Third Consecutive Year

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bill is "unnecessary and divisive." But legislators may try to override her veto.

Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill

A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.

Vermont Christian School Team Won't Play Against Rival With Trans Girl

Mid Vermont Christian School withdrew from a state basketball tournament rather than face a team with a trans player.

Retired NFL Player Accused of Attacking Queer Son, Son's Boyfriend

Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak is charged with battery and strangulation.

North Dakota Goes on Anti-Trans Legislative Spree, Including Health Care Ban

The other bills deal with sports, name changes, and pronouns.

Anderson Comas, Minor League Baseball Player, Comes Out as Gay

The 23-year-old made the announcement in an Instagram post where he said he was proud and happy to be queer.

Brittney Griner Re-signs With Phoenix Mercury for the Upcoming Season

Griner spent 10 months in Russian jail and was released in December in a prisoner exchange.

Meet the Gay Man Behind the Blue Shirt Guy Viral Dances

On Instagram and TikTok, his dance moves have racked up millions of views worldwide.

Virginia Dems Block 12th Republican Bill Targeting Transgender Kids

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Democrats are standing in the way of Republican-led efforts to legislate transgender people out of existence.

Jesus Super Bowl Commercials Funded by Group With Anti-LGBTQ+ Ties

In an effort to rebrand Jesus, a Kansas-based group aired the spots during the game.

Yes, LGBTQ+ People Can Like the Super Bowl

It’s the only time of year Americans come together to watch grown men chase a ball and tackle each other, so don’t try dissing the NFL at a gay sports bar.

NBA's Cam Thomas Gets $40K Fine for 'No Homo' Comment

The Brooklyn Nets player made the comment live on television.

Virginia House Advances Anti-Trans Sports, Outing Bills

Democrats say, however, the bills have little chance of passing the Senate, which they control.

Florida Wants Teen Athletes to Report Periods — Why?

Opponents fear the move may be a way to monitor teens for pregnancy or abortion — or to out trans athletes.

Sports Icons Anita Asante and Beth Fisher Announce Pregnancy

The two women, now retired from athletics, were married in January.

World Athletics Seeks Stricter Rules for Transgender Women

The sports organization may require lower testosterone levels than current rules allow.

Campbell Johnson, Former All Blacks Pro-Rugby Player, Comes Out As Gay

Campbell Johnstone is the first member of the famed New Zealand rugby team to come out.

Russian Tennis Champ Daria Kasatkina Says She's Relieved After Coming Out

Kasatkina not only came out as queer, but she's also been a vocal critic of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.