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The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues
There is historic representation at the Olympics, but some of the best LGBTQ athletes didn’t make the trip – and the ones that did have been misgendered, publicly maligned, and even outed while in Japan.
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LGBTQ athletes are shining after the opening week of the Olympics
Over a week since the flame was lit and the Olympic Games commenced, very few teams have gleamed as much as “Team LGBTQ” has in Tokyo thus far.
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30 out athletes are representing Team USA at the Olympics in Tokyo
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and Diana Taurasi will proudly represent Team USA among over a hundred LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics.
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Pro sports have struggled with inclusion. Carl Nassib’s coming out can change that and more.
Carl Nassib’s coming out shows how far we’ve come toward ending homophobia in the locker room, and how far we have to go in ending bigotry outside of it.
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This 22 year-old could become the first out driver to win a race in NASCAR history
Devon Rouse will take the track as just the second gay person known to compete in a NASCAR event, in a car designed by an out graphic designer, thanks to small-business saver Marcus Lemonis.
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It matters that (almost) all of baseball is embracing Pride now. It changes the game.
The activism happening in baseball, on the corporate and individual level, sends a clear message to everyone in sports: do something more than change your logos or send social media posts.
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Colton Underwood wishes he had been as “brave” as Michael Sam & came out years ago
Underwood was in the same draft class as Sam and could’ve came out right after he did. Instead, the NFL drove the future “Bachelor” star further in the closet.
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This soccer team’s response to a fan asking for “straight pride” is winning the internet
The pro soccer team has had issues in the past with disrespecting LGBTQ people. They’re making clear that that’s not who they are anymore.
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Former NFL player Ryan Russell takes strong stand for trans youth who want to play sports
“Trans kids deserve the same opportunity that made my NFL career possible.”
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Trailblazing out NBA executive Rick Welts will retire at the end of this season
Welts has been the President & CEO of the Golden States Warriors for 10 years, one of the NBA’s most successful teams in that span.