Is the Center for American Progress side-stepping trans rights?
Last month the Center for American Progress released a report titled, “Ending the Backlash on LGBTQI+ Issues.” The report details strategies the Democratic party should utilize in response to the conservative dogma targeting transgender rights in athletics, military service and healthcare. Written by the Director of LGBTQI+ Policy Caleb Smith and founder of the organization’s…
Martina Navratilova supports sex tests in women’s tennis
World-renowned tennis player and nine-time Wimbledon singles title holder Martina Navratilova has publicly stated her support for the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) new sex testing policy. According to the WTA’s eligibility requirements, starting in 2026 all players will be required to undergo a one-time screening process for the SRY gene, the part of the Y…
The World Cup’s LGBTQ+ contradiction is on full display
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across North America, the tournament is creating moments of LGBTQ+ visibility while highlighting a more complicated reality: the world’s biggest sporting event brings together countries with dramatically different records on LGBTQ+ rights. One of the most widely shared moments of the tournament came after Mexico’s recent World Cup…
Annual Charlotte 5K to honor local runner’s memory
Q Fitness and Wellness is using this year’s annual 5K to support Charlotte Pride, help support a future scholarship fund honoring Lance Sotelo and continue growing an event that has become more than simply completing a race. The QFW 5K, scheduled for June 13 at McAlpine Creek Park, is organized by Q Fitness and Wellness,…
Charlotte Royals Rugby makes move to include all LGBTQ+ community
The Charlotte Royals rugby team have moved to the new USA Rugby Open Division to protest new policy changes. In response to Executive Order 14201, which requires women’s sports to be limited to biological females, USA Rugby updated its eligibility, prompting the clubs to shift to an inclusive “open” category rather than exclude trans women.…
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