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Testosterone Rule Keeps Transgender Runner out of Trials
Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles at U.S. Olympic trials.
Expert: Transgender Olympic Athlete Could Polarize Opinion
An expert on transgender rights says the participation of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire others, but could also become a focus for anti-LGBTQ activists.
After Coming Out as Gay, Sales for Carl Nassib's Jersey Skyrocket
After coming out as gay in an Instagram post this week, sales for Carl Nassib's Las Vegas Raiders jersey have since skyrocketed.
Gus Kenworthy Off Skiing After 2022 Olympics; Will Focus on Acting
Gus Kenworthy is pretty booked into the New Year when he will participate in the Olympic Games, which he says will be his last. Check out what's next for the Olympian.
87-Year-Old Duke Joins Late in Life Come-Outers
Duke François of Bavaria has joined the ranks of late-in-life come-outers when he posted a photo of himself and his companion, Thomas Greinwald.
Hungary Fans Bemused by Rainbow-Flag Reception in Munich
Rainbow flags outnumbered German flags when soccer fans arrived for a European Championship game in Munich on Wednesday.
Watch: City Councilor in Oregon Town Slams Pride Month as 'Discriminatory'
A recently-elected city councilor in the Oregon town of Newberg responded to a proclamation affirming Pride Month by calling the LGBTQ celebration "discriminatory."
Biden Comments on Athletes Carl Nassib & Kumi Yokoyama Coming Out
President Joe Biden reacted to NFL star Carl Nassib coming out as gay as well as Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama's coming out as transgender, saying he's "proud" of their courage to publicly share their identities.
Watch: Police Arrest Iowa Man Demanding Residents 'Burn That Gay Flag'
A man in Boone, Iowa, has been arrested for trespass and harassment after leaving homophobic notes at the homes of people who displayed support for the LGTBQ community.
Watch: Viral Video of Family Abusing 12-Year-Old Boy Prompts Out Advocate, Candidate to Act
A viral video showing a 12-year-old boy being struck and verbally abused prompted a local equality advocate and city council candidate to join with a trans advocate to take action.
Column: Nassib's Video Shatters Decades-Old Sports Barrier
In a 59-second video, Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib became the first active player in the NFL's 101-year history to publicly declare he is gay and in the bargain, burst through a barrier that went unchallenged for decades.
Thousands of Young Children Lost Parents to Covid. Where's Help for Them?
In a nation where researchers calculate that more than 46,000 children have lost one or both parents to COVID since February 2020, finding basic services has been difficult, if not impossible.
Study: Despite Legal and Institutional Progress, LGB People Still Face Inequalities
A study comparing the mental and physical health of lesbian, gay and bisexual people to straight people finds inequalities still exist.
Biden Urges Shots for Young Adults as Variant Concern Grows
The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to get younger Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 as the White House acknowledges the spread of a new variant that threatens to set the country back in the months ahead.
Italy Welcomes Tourists From US, Canada, Japan
Italy's leader is pitching for tourists to start coming from the United States, Canada and Japan to give a vitally needed boost to Italian hotel and restaurant businesses.
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban Proposal
Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday struck down a bill prohibiting transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams in Louisiana schools, pushing back against legislation that has passed several Southern states.
EU Says UEFA has No 'Excuse' for Blocking Rainbow Protest
A top European Union official said he can't find "any reasonable excuse" for UEFA to reject host city Munich's plans to display rainbow colors during a match between Germany and Hungary at the European Championship.
Hungary's PM Uses Soccer to Push Vision of Right-Wing Europe
Hungary's populist prime minister has used soccer to advance his right-wing politics, and now widespread international criticism of a new law seen as targeting the LGBTQ community turned the European Championship into a stage to challenge liberal values.
As Passengers Return to Air Travel, Bad Behavior Skyrockets
Air travel can be difficult in the best of times, with cramped planes, screaming babies, flight delays and short tempers. Throw in a pandemic, and the anxiety level can rise quickly.
Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out as Transgender
Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.