TRANS ATHLETES

Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Softball Star’s Tax Dilemma: Money Going to a Fight Over Girls’ Sports

A freshman softball player from Western Michigan, who has just filed her taxes for the first time, is surprised to find that a portion of her earnings will help fund a lawsuit against Minnesota. The state has been sued by the Department of Justice for not following President Trump’s rule that bars b

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Nov 14 2025SPORTS

A Fair Fight: The Future of Women's Sports

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a big change. They might ban biological male trans athletes from women's competitions. This has sparked a lot of talk among those who support women's sports. In the U. S. , the Supreme Court is set to hear two big cases about this issue. Thes

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Feb 23 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to the President

Imagine this: The President of the United States and the Governor of a small state are going head-to-head. The issue? Transgender athletes competing in sports. The President, a well-known figure for his strong opinions, was not happy with the Governor's stance. He warned her to "do it" or risk losin

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Feb 12 2025SPORTS

Sports Fairness: The Debate Over Transgender Athletes' Records

The Education Department recently pushed for a significant change in how transgender athletes' records are handled. They want to remove records, titles, and awards from transgender women who have competed in women's sports. This stance comes from a place where some believe that transgender women hav

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Congress Votes on Trans Athletes in School Sports

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would stop federal funding to schools allowing transgender girls to compete in female school sports teams. The vote was mainly along party lines, with 218 votes in favor and 206 against. Only two Democrats supported the bill, and one more d

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Could Trump Kick Trans Athletes Out of School Sports?

Remember when former President Trump wanted to keep trans athletes out of some school sports? He made it clear through his words and picks, like campaign surrogates. For instance, at an event with Fox News, Trump said, “The president bans it. You just don’t let it happen. Not a big deal. ” This got

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Rep. Seth Moulton's Blunt Message: Democrats Need to Debate Trans Athlete Issue

Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, has ignited controversy by questioning his party's stance on allowing transgender women athletes to compete in girls' sports. He believes Democrats avoid debate on such sensitive topics to prevent offense. Moulton, a father of two daughters, exp

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Trans Athletes in Spotlight: Alberta's Controversial Sports Bill

A new law in Alberta has people talking. The bill, called the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, says transgender athletes can't compete in women's sports. It also wants any issues about who can play to be reported. But Canada's Sports Minister, Carla Qualtrough, isn't so sure this is the right way t

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