All posts tagged "transgender athletes"
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Seven Republican states are pushing a new wave of anti-trans bills
At least seven Republican states are seeking to restrict various aspects of transgender people's lives.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem attacks trans people with cruel athlete ban
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem renews her push for a bill barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports.
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Trans middle schooler can sue West Virginia over athlete ban, judge rules
Trans middle schooler can sue West Virginia over athlete ban, judge rules
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Utah bill would require trans athletes to undergo hormone therapy for a year before competing
A proposed bill in Utah would require transgender teens to change their birth certificates and undergo a year of hormone therapy before becoming eligible to...
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Tennessee high school golfer suing state over anti-transgender athlete law
A transgender Tennessee high schooler has sued the state over a law prohibiting him from joining the boys' golf team because of his gender identity.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs transgender athlete ban into law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that bars transgender athletes from sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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White House calls Texas bill restricting transgender athletes’ ability to compete “hateful”
The White House called a Texas bill seeking to restrict transgender athletes from competing according to their gender identity "hateful"
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Texas GOP sends bill barring trans athletes from sports teams to full House for vote
A special Texas legislative committee has approved a bill to bar transgender sports ban, setting the stage for a showdown on the House floor.
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Thousands of trans youth contact suicide hotline while Texas GOP pushes anti-trans bills
Trevor Project received nearly 4,000 crisis contacts from trans and nonbinary youth in Texas amid lawmakers' push for anti-trans bills.
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Texas Republicans reportedly have votes to pass ban on transgender athletes
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan says there are enough votes in his chamber to pass a bill barring trans students from certain athletic teams.
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Texas Republicans launch fourth attempt this year to ban trans athletes from competing in sports
For the fourth time this year, Texas lawmakers will seek to ban transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Texas employers issue letter urging lawmakers not to pass anti-LGBTQ bills
A coalition of business leaders says Texas loses out on economic opportunities when lawmakers pursue anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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LGBTQ advocates launch limited-edition sports trading cards featuring transgender athletes
Lamdba Legal and Athlete Ally are offering trading cards featuring trans athletes as part of a campaign fighting anti-trans sports bans.
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Federal judge blocks West Virginia’s transgender athlete ban from taking effect
A federal judge has blocked West Virginia's law banning transgender athletes from competing in sports based on gender identity.
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Louisiana Republicans fail to override veto of bill barring transgender athletes from sports
On Wednesday, Republicans in the Louisiana House of Representatives failed to amass the number of votes needed to override a veto of a bill that...
