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fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
Law

Georgia judge tosses out most of failed college swimmer Riley Gaines's NCAA lawsuit over trans athletes

fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago
Law

Georgia judge tosses out most of failed college swimmer Riley Gaines's NCAA lawsuit over trans athletes

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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kamala Harris discusses trans athletes & why she wouldn't 'turn on transgender people'

Kamala Harris defends transgender youth, urges fair solutions for girls' sports without vilifying children, and warns political rhetoric endangers transgender people.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Maine fights Trump DOJ demand for identity of every student athlete in the state

Maine Principals' Association refused a DOJ subpoena for student-athlete rosters to protect minors' personally identifiable information amid a federal effort targeting transgender female athletes.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Tokyo hosts World Athletics Championships DW 09/13/2025

World Athletics reinstated SRY gene testing for female-category competitors at the Tokyo World Championships, triggering controversy over reliability, privacy, and transgender inclusion.
#high-school-sports
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Trans athlete in political storm earns, and shares, first place in event

AB Hernandez shared first place in high jump and triple jump amidst political controversy over transgender participation in girls' sports.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Malcolm Gladwell 'Ashamed' of Silence on Trans Athletes

Malcolm Gladwell said he was ashamed for staying silent about his belief that transgender women should not compete in female sports.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

How this transgender 'American Ninja Warrior' athlete finds strength in sports

Clayton Jay Reeves, an out transgender man, advanced to American Ninja Warrior semifinals and received a callback for season 18 while using visibility to represent and inspire.
LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Three schools forfeit to avoid playing Jurupa Valley transgender volleyball player

Multiple high schools forfeited volleyball matches to avoid playing against a transgender senior athlete, reigniting national debate over transgender participation in girls' youth sports.
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fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES & FAIRNESS: CONSISTENCY

Republican lawmakers are enacting laws against transgender athletes under the guise of fairness for women, while this contradicts their small government principles.
#sports-policy
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
SF LGBT

Trans Athlete AB Hernandez Wins Triple Medals at CA Track Finals Amid Policy Change, Protests

SF LGBT
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Trans Athlete AB Hernandez Wins Triple Medals at CA Track Finals Amid Policy Change, Protests

AB Hernandez medaled in all three events at the CA state track finals despite a rule change impacting her titles.
San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Rules changed for CA women's track and field state championship over transgender athlete criticism

The California high school sports agency plans to award medals to both a transgender and assigned female athlete if they place in the top spots.
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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump appoints task force to ensure safe, seamless' LA Olympics

A task force has been created to oversee the 2028 LA Olympics, marking the first Summer Games in the US since 2002.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Trump bans trans women athletes from 'extraordinary ability' visas

Transgender women athletes are banned from obtaining extraordinary ability visas, hindering their travel to the U.S. for competition.
#trump-administration
LGBT
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Trump administration sues Maine over trans ban

The Trump administration is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports, claiming violation of Title IX.
LGBT
fromESPN.com
5 months ago

Trump administration sues Maine over trans ban

The Trump administration is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls sports, claiming violation of Title IX.
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US politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

USOPC bans trans women from women's events

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from women's sports in compliance with an executive order.
#womens-sports
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

Women
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump quips he's 'in trouble' with Melania as he impersonates trans athlete at University of Alabama commencement speech

Trump humorously impersonated a transgender athlete while discussing their role in women's sports during a commencement speech.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

Women
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Trump quips he's 'in trouble' with Melania as he impersonates trans athlete at University of Alabama commencement speech

Trump humorously impersonated a transgender athlete while discussing their role in women's sports during a commencement speech.
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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues swimming group over inclusion of transgender women

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against U.S. Masters Swimming over the inclusion of transgender women in competitions.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Supreme Court to decide if federal law bars transgender athletes from women's teams

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to weigh in on the growing controversy over transgender athletes and decide if federal law bars transgender girls from women's school sports teams.
US politics
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Women in technology

Female fencer who took a knee rather than face trans athlete recalls 'betrayal' by sport's boss: 'Sold a lie'

fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Women in technology

Female fencer who took a knee rather than face trans athlete recalls 'betrayal' by sport's boss: 'Sold a lie'

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UPenn to ban transgender athletes, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes.
US politics
#simone-biles
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Bicycling

Simone Biles Deletes X Account After Bitter Feud With Riley Gaines Over Trans Athletes-So, Where Is Gymnast Hiding Out?

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines over trans athlete row amid right-wing backlash

Simone Biles apologizes for personal remarks amid heated debate on transgender athletes, emphasizing the need for empathy and respect.
Biles advocates for a transgender division in sports.
SF LGBT
fromBustle
3 months ago

Simone Biles Dials Down Her Criticism Of Conservative Activist

Simone Biles reflected on her previous comments regarding trans athletes, emphasizing fairness and inclusivity, and apologized for her harsh remarks.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Bicycling

Simone Biles Deletes X Account After Bitter Feud With Riley Gaines Over Trans Athletes-So, Where Is Gymnast Hiding Out?

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines over trans athlete row amid right-wing backlash

Simone Biles apologizes for personal remarks amid heated debate on transgender athletes, emphasizing the need for empathy and respect.
Biles advocates for a transgender division in sports.
SF LGBT
fromBustle
3 months ago

Simone Biles Dials Down Her Criticism Of Conservative Activist

Simone Biles reflected on her previous comments regarding trans athletes, emphasizing fairness and inclusivity, and apologized for her harsh remarks.
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Los Angeles
fromKqed
4 months ago

Los Angeles Ramps Up Preparations For Summer Olympics | KQED

Los Angeles faces significant challenges as it prepares for the Summer Olympics in 2028.
#donald-trump
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Threatens Gavin Newsom With Fines, Touts Tariffs

Trump threatens California Governor Newsom over transgender athletes, indicating potential fines against the state.
Issues of fairness in sports are highlighted as a contentious topic in the debate over transgender participation.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Letters: Trump crypto coins and dinner continue the grift

Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures reflect significant financial gains and exclusivity for top holders.
Blaire Fleming represents a powerful role model for young female athletes, overcoming societal challenges.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Threatens Gavin Newsom With Fines, Touts Tariffs

Trump threatens California Governor Newsom over transgender athletes, indicating potential fines against the state.
Issues of fairness in sports are highlighted as a contentious topic in the debate over transgender participation.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Letters: Trump crypto coins and dinner continue the grift

Donald Trump's cryptocurrency ventures reflect significant financial gains and exclusivity for top holders.
Blaire Fleming represents a powerful role model for young female athletes, overcoming societal challenges.
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#school-sports
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Justice Department ratchets up pressure on California school districts to bar trans athletes

U.S. DOJ warns schools in California to bar transgender athletes from competitions or face legal action.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
SF parents

'A moral dilemma': Tahoe schools caught in bind over trans sports ban

Lake Tahoe and Truckee schools may switch to California leagues due to Nevada's transgender athlete ban.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Justice Department ratchets up pressure on California school districts to bar trans athletes

U.S. DOJ warns schools in California to bar transgender athletes from competitions or face legal action.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'A moral dilemma': Tahoe schools caught in bind over trans sports ban

Lake Tahoe and Truckee schools may switch to California leagues due to Nevada's transgender athlete ban.
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#sports-controversy
fromDefector
4 months ago
SF parents

Despite Online Outrage, The California State Track Meet Was Mostly Just A Track Meet | Defector

fromDefector
4 months ago
SF parents

Despite Online Outrage, The California State Track Meet Was Mostly Just A Track Meet | Defector

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fromwww.pressenterprise.com
4 months ago

Trans athlete Hernandez wins two competitions at California state track meet, sharing podium with Bay Area jumpers

The new CIF rule allows for a cisgender female competitor displaced by a transgender athlete to also win, which impacted the results of the state finals.
SF parents
#sports
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
SF parents

Transgender track athlete wins gold in California state championships despite Trump threat

AB Hernandez defied pressure to succeed as a transgender athlete, winning gold medals at the California high school track and field championships.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump warns California Gov. Newsom of a transgender athlete showdown this weekend

Trump threatens funding cuts to California over transgender athlete's participation in girls' state track championship.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Transgender track athlete wins gold in California state championships despite Trump threat

AB Hernandez defied pressure to succeed as a transgender athlete, winning gold medals at the California high school track and field championships.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump warns California Gov. Newsom of a transgender athlete showdown this weekend

Trump threatens funding cuts to California over transgender athlete's participation in girls' state track championship.
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SF parents
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
4 months ago

Small group protests outside CIF State track finals as transgender athlete AB Hernandez prepares to compete

The participation of transgender athlete AB Hernandez sparked protests at the CIF State track and field prelims, highlighting ongoing debates about fairness in sports.
#girls-sports
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

State lawmakers call for ban of trans student athletes from track and field championships

Concerns are mounting over the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports in California, prompting calls for policy changes.
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#federal-funding
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Trump threatens to strip federal funds to California over transgender youth athletes

Trump threatens federal funding cuts to California over transgender athlete participation in women's sports.
Governor Newsom shows openness to discuss regulations surrounding transgender athletes.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump threatens to cut California's federal funds if transgender athletes 'illegally' compete in women's events

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

What we know about the trans high school student at the center of Trump's threat to remove California funding

President Trump's threat of withholding federal funding affects California's approach to transgender athletes in sports.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Trump threatens to strip federal funds to California over transgender youth athletes

Trump threatens federal funding cuts to California over transgender athlete participation in women's sports.
Governor Newsom shows openness to discuss regulations surrounding transgender athletes.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump threatens to cut California's federal funds if transgender athletes 'illegally' compete in women's events

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SF politics
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Goes After Fresno-Area Track and Field Competition Over Trans Athlete

The CIF made rule changes to allow trans athletes while protecting opportunities for biological female competitors amid federal scrutiny and public controversy.
San Francisco Giants
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

California high school sports federation unveils rule change after Trump threatens to cut federal funding over trans athletes

CIF adjusted eligibility rules for track championships to include more biological female athletes after controversy around transgender athlete participation.
philosophy
fromApaonline
4 months ago

Fairness and Transgender Eligibility in Women's Sport

Fairness in sports involves complex considerations beyond mere inclusion, questioning whether advantage or procedural justice defines it.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Transgender swimmer crushes competition by winning five races at national championship event: 'Real-life South Park episode'

Ana Caldas, a transgender swimmer, completely dominated her competition at the U.S. Masters Swimming Championship, sparking considerable controversy and criticism.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theoaklandpress.com
5 months ago

Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison files lawsuit to block Trump's actions against transgender athletes.
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

How the War Over Trans Athletes Tore a Volleyball Team Apart

Blaire Fleming, a transgender volleyball player, became a central figure in the gender in sports debate after being outed mid-season.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US Olympic committee sidesteps transgender athlete policy amid LA28 buildup

USOPC will not establish transgender athlete eligibility policies before LA 2028, maintaining the responsibility rests with international federations.
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