All posts tagged "transgender athletes"
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South Carolina lawmakers reject third attempt to ban trans athletes from competition
For the third time this year, South Carolina lawmakers have rejected a measure to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from four athletes seeking to block Connecticut from allowing trans girls to compete in women's sports.
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Alabama governor signs anti-transgender athlete bill into law
Alabama has become the fourth state to bar transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Arkansas lawmakers allow Attorney General to sue schools with trans athletes
Arkansas lawmakers have expanded the state's trans athlete ban to allow the attorney general to sue transgender-affirming schools.
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North Dakota governor vetoes bill banning transgender athletes from competing in their gender identity
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Republican lawmakers keep pushing bills targeting transgender people. Even Republican voters think it’s a bad idea.
A new poll shows most Americans, even Republicans, don't support bills barring transgender athletes from competing in their gender identity.
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Oklahoma Republican stands by comments that transgender people “have a mental illness”
An Oklahoma lawmaker stands by comments that transgender people "have a mental illness" as he defends his push for a ban on trans athletes.
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North Dakota lawmakers send transgender athlete ban to governor to sign into law
North Dakota lawmakers have passed a ban on transgender athletes and have sent it to Gov. Doug Burgum, hoping he'll sign it into law.
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West Virginia governor says he’ll sign transgender athlete ban into law
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has promised to sign a bill barring trans students from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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NCAA Board of Governors says potential host cities should not have anti-trans laws in place
The NCAA Board of Governors has reaffirmed its commitment that championship host sites should not have laws targeting trans or LGB athletes.
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Athletes, coaches call on NCAA to remove championships from states with anti-trans athlete laws
Current and former college athletes, and WNBA figures, are calling on the NCAA to move championships from states with anti-trans laws.
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NCAA president opposes anti-trans sports bills, refrains from penalizing states that pass them
NCAA Mark Emmert opposes trans athlete bans, but won't say whether states with them will lose opportunities to host championship games.
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Dr. Rachel Levine speaks out against bills targeting transgender athletes, health care
Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said recent bills targeting the trans community are motivated by fear and misunderstanding.
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South Dakota governor signs anti-trans executive orders after ban on trans athletes fails
South Dakota's governor signed two executive orders seeking to ban trans female athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.
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Megan Rapinoe refutes argument that anti-trans sports bills somehow “protect” women
Olympic and World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe says proposed bans on trans athletes don't really protect women competitors.
