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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Riley Gaines and Megan Rapinoe Clash Over Trans Sports Ban.

Former NCAA star swimmer Riley Gaines accused Megan Rapinoe of "virtue signaling" over the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Rapinoe and 38 others signed an Athlete Ally letter opposing the act, which they believe would exclude women and girls from getting "mental and physical health benefits." The proposed rule by the Biden administration would forbid outright bans on transgender athletes and establish that blanket bans would violate Title IX. House lawmakers may consider the bill next week.

via Fox News|

#athlete-ally #lgbtq-initiatives #megan-rapinoe

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Navigating NHL's Pride Nights in a Complex Political Climate.

Six NHL players recently opted out of wearing rainbow-colored jerseys on their teams’ Pride nights for the first time, leading the league’s commissioner to say it is weighing the future of the events. This has worried some fans and LGBTQ supporters, who say it’s a sign that a political climate that has led to restrictions on expression, health care and transgender sports participation both in the U.S. and internationally is now threatening events that are meant to be fun and affirming.

via NBC News|

#athlete-ally #lgbtq #nhl