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.
May 7, 2024
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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.
February 6, 2025
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.
April 4, 2025
A Pregnant Trans Man's Misdiagnosis Leads to Stillbirth
The case, noted in a new article, highlights the need for more medical training in the care of transgender people.
May 16, 2019
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and more urge NCAA to stand up for trans inclusion
They and hundreds of others have signed on to a pro-inclusion letter.
April 24, 2024
HRC Slams New NCAA Constitution for Lacking Nondiscrimination Policy
The document makes a general statement about diversity, equity, and inclusion but doesn't specifically address discrimination.
January 21, 2022
Among CPAC Lies, Trump Says Women's Sports Threatened by Trans People
"Joe Biden and the Democrats are even pushing policies that would destroy women's sports," the former president claimed at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
March 1, 2021
Judge Upholds West Virginia's Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law
The law is within the state's interest in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women, according to U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.
January 8, 2023
Nikki Haley Calls Trans Inclusion in Sports 'Attack on Women's Rights'
The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.
February 9, 2021
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.”
April 10, 2025
South Dakota Gov. Spearheading National Effort Against Trans Athletes
Kristi Noem wants an anti-trans bill before her to exclude trans athetes only at the high school level, not college, but she's announced a coalition to resist sanctions for such policies.
March 22, 2021
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Proposes New Anti-Trans Sports Bill
Noem issued trans-exclusionary executive orders after vetoing earlier legislation, and she says her new bill will avoid the problems of the previous one.
December 16, 2021
NCAA Allows Games in States With Anti-Trans Laws
The collegiate sports group has chosen these sites despite issuing a warning that states with such laws might not get to host championships.
May 17, 2021
Here's what queer, transgender, and intersex people should know about prostate cancer after Biden's diagnosis
After President Joe Biden's stunning cancer diagnosis, The Advocate asked medical experts what the LGBTQ+ community should know about this disease.
May 20, 2025
Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights
The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.
July 12, 2023
Gold Medalist Caster Semenya Displays Grace Under Pressure
In a press conference with the medalists in the 800-meter race, journalists tried to focus the conversation on testosterone levels. The out South African runner pushed back.
August 23, 2016
Trans Olympian Laurel Hubbard Praises Games' Inclusivity
Hubbard received praise from sporting associations too.
July 30, 2021
New NCAA Policy on Trans Athletes Raises Concerns
The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.
January 20, 2022
Trump Jr.: China's Laughing at U.S. Because of Trans Air Force Pilots
Donald Trump Jr. served up a hefty dose of anti-trans rhetoric at the far-right Americafest conference.
December 20, 2021
How Runner Lindsay Hecox Is Fighting for Trans Athletes
The trans track and field athlete is challenging the law that prevents her from competing in women's college sports.
August 3, 2021