From LGBTQ+ icon to transphobe
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is amplifying an unsupported claim that the WNBA is secretly hiding the existence of a transgender woman playing in the league. Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, responded Aug. 30 to an X post claiming the public cannot know whether any WNBA players were assigned male at birth. “Exactly. And…
Out in Print: ‘Finding Renée Richards: The Ground-Breaking Story of Tennis’s Trans Pioneer’
Come on in, the water’s fine. Wade into it up to your ankles, your calves, your waist, you’ll be okay. You’ll adjust to the waves that swirl around you so come on, dive in, it’s all good. As in the new book “Finding Renée Richards” by Julie Kliegman, that goes for swimming and for controversy.…
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…
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