Tennessee governor attacks trans athletes
Republican Tennessee governor, Bill Lee, attacked the American trans community, saying it is unfair on cisgender women to allow trans athletes to compete alongside them.
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Four US states advance anti-trans bills
Mississippi, Utah, North Dakota and Tennessee have advanced bills which aim to prevent trans athletes from participating in school sports.
White House press secretary stands up for trans Americans
White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, reaffirmed the Biden administration’s dedication to supporting trans Americans.
Tennessee advances anti-trans bill
Lawmakers in Tennessee, US, have advanced a bill which aims to prevent young trans athletes from participating in school sports.
Two US states introduce bills against trans athletes
Minnesota and Utah have both introduced bills this week which aim to prevent trans students from participating in school sports.
US Republican introduces anti-trans bill
Florida state representative, Greg Steube, recently put forward a bill which could ban trans girls from participating in school sports.
Biden signs order in support of trans athletes
On Joe Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order, prohibiting discrimination against trans students, thus ensuring them access to single-sex spaces and sports facilities.