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​​Joe Biden and Kamala Harris celebrate the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces at White House event

Lesbian point guard Chelsea Gray spoke with The Advocate after the East Room ceremony.

West Virginia governor’s race is a battle of who can be the most anti-trans

The final weeks of the gubernatorial contest have featured a series of one-upmanship ads about who will be the most anti-trans governor.

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.

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas files lawsuit against World Aquatics

She’s challenging World Aquatics’ restrictive policies on transgender women’s participation in sports.

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.

Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'

When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.

Trump Promises to Ban 'Men' From Women's Sports

The former president is once again targeting trans people as he gears up for a potential 2024 run.

World Athletics Seeks Stricter Rules for Transgender Women

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

Women's Sports Will Take in Over $1 Billion in 2024, Report Predicts

This will be the first time women's sports surpasses that mark, says consulting firm Deloitte.

Megan Rapinoe and Martina Navratilova Spar Over Trans Women in Sports

The tennis icon had a one-word response to the soccer star’s thoughts on trans inclusion in sports.

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.

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.

Nikki Haley: 'I'll Aways Fight' Against Trans Women Athletes in Female Sports

In an ABC Live interview, the Republican presidential aspirant continued her crusade against trans athletes.

University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports

"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports...you should be able to play," Staley said.

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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.

Op-ed: Brittney Griner Is Revolutionizing Women's Basketball

Will Brittney Griner's coming out break down the "feminine" wall of women's sports?

Respected News Magazine The Economist Publishes Anti-Trans Screed

The U.K. magazine published articles offering "both sides" to the debate over trans women in sports -- and one refers to trans women as "biological males."

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.