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The president of Texas A&M University, Mark Welsh, resigned amid controversy over 'gender ideology' in classrooms, which sparked protests, firings, and political backlash related to LGBTQ+ content and diversity initiatives in Texas.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw sparked controversy by inscribing a Bible verse on his Pride-themed hat, emphasizing the rainbow as a symbol of God's covenant rather than LGBTQ+ pride, leading to mixed reactions on social media.
USWNT player Korbin Albert was booed by fans in Colorado during a match against South Korea due to her past controversial social media posts about the LGBTQ+ community. Despite her apology and wearing the team's LGBTQ+ pride jersey, the boos persisted. The match marked Emma Hayes' first victory as the U.S. team's coach, with Mallory Swanson and Tierna Davidson each scoring two goals in the 4-0 win.
TimtheTatman has asked Call of Duty to remove his Operator skin in support of his friend Nickmercs, who had his skin removed from sale by Activision following anti-LGBTQ comments. It is unclear if Tim can walk away from his contract arbitrarily, and it remains to be seen how Activision will respond. The controversy has brought a national culture war front and center in the gaming community, with Nick's big-name friends lining up behind him and LGBTQ supporters finding themselves siding with Activision.