TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

Mar 04 2025SPORTS

The Battle Over Trans Athletes: Who's In and Who's Out?

The fight over transgender athletes in sports is heating up. Recently, a bill aiming to stop transgender women and girls from competing in female sports was blocked by Senate Democrats. This bill was pushed by Republicans and sought to define protections under Title IX, which guards against sex-base

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Feb 21 2025POLITICS

Maine and Trump Clash Over Transgender Athletes

The tension between Maine and President Trump escalated when he threatened to cut federal funding to Maine. This was due to Maine's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports. The heated exchange happened during a gathering of governors at the White House. Trump's threat was me

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Fixing the Scoreboard: Why Sports Records Matter

The Education Department has called for an important fix. "Erased" sports records of girl athletes back to female athletes. The push comes after President Trump signed an executive order to ban transgender women from women's sports. The NCAA and the NFHS have been urged to make these records accura

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

High School Sports: Who Decides?

In 2025, a significant debate erupts around high school sports and transgender athletes. Many states are left wondering what to do In Minnesota, the high school sports governing body aims to follow state laws instead of President's orders. This means transgender athletes c

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Feb 07 2025SPORTS

Can Nikki Hiltz Run in the 2025 Millrose Games?

Nikki Hiltz, a nonbinary athlete, has been making waves in the track and field world. They came out as transgender publicly in 2021 and have been competing in women's events, setting records and winning championships. But now, a new law signed by President Trump has thrown a curveball into their pat

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Big Shift: Americans Say No to Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

A recent study by the New York Times and Ipsos shows that a large majority of Americans don't think transgender athletes, who were born male but identify as female, should compete in women's sports. Among the 2, 128 people surveyed, 79% said they shouldn't be allowed. Democrats, known for their prog

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Women's Sports: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges

2024 was a big year for women's sports. Female athletes showed they could bring in crowds and make money. Olivia Dunne, a gymnast from Louisiana State University, made millions by selling merchandise thanks to new rules. But this was also the year men started joining women's sports, causing issues.

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Biden's Office Retreats from Protecting Trans Athletes and Debt Cancellation Plans

President Joe Biden is abandoning his efforts to safeguard transgender athletes' rights and wipe out student debt for millions of Americans. This move is part of a broader plan to withdraw pending regulations before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The White House fears Trump could quickly

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Tennis Star Navratilova Slams NYT for Cisgender Terminology

In a surprising twist, legendary tennis player Martina Navratilova and a group of critics have taken aim at The New York Times (NYT) for its word choice. The NYT used the term "non-transgender women" in a recent article about a volleyball team's predicament. The team was grappling with including a t

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Teens Fight for Fairness on Girls' Sports Team

Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a

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