Adam Rippon Makes History; Becomes First Openly Gay U.S. Male Olympic Skater
Adam Rippon will become the first openly gay U.S. American male figure skater to compete in the Winter Olympics when he travels to Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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Powerlifting for All: Third Gender Category Makes Sports More Inclusive
The LGBT International Powerlifting Championships announced the introduction of a third gender category for their competitions in 2018 and onward -- the Mx Category.
Egypt and Russia Must Not Be Allowed To Remove Inclusive Language from UN's Olympics Resolution
Egypt and Russia are attempting to remove language in the UN's Olympic Truce Resolution that commits countries not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.
In “Battle of the Sexes,” Billie Jean King Pursues Equality On and Off the Court
"Battle of the Sexes" brings one of the most defining moments of Billie Jean King’s career to theaters.
These LGBTQ Athletes are Fighting For Equality Both On and Off the Field
Sports stars often become society’s role models, exhibiting the discipline, courage and determination to motivate us in our own lives. For these LGBTQ athletes, the ability to inspire goes one…
HRC’s Got Your Weekend Plans Right Here: “Transparent” and “Battle of the Sexes”
Looking for some LGBTQ-focused content to watch this weekend? Not one, but two fantastic pieces of LGBTQ media are slated for release this week.
Los Angeles, Leader in LGBTQ Equality, to Host the Summer Olympics, Paralympics in 2028
Today, the International Olympic Committee selected Los Angeles, one of the most LGBTQ-inclusive cities in the nation, as the host city for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.
Equality NC and HRC Respond to NBA’s Decision to Return 2019 All-Star Game to Charlotte
NBA announces decision to bring back the 2019 All-Star Game to Charlotte despite discrimination that remains enshrined in state law with HB142
Texas Senate Passes Anti-Transgender Legislation
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would directly impact transgender student athletes in Texas.
HRC Highlights LGBTQ Visibility in NCAA Women’s Basketball
Every March millions of eyes fall on 64 men’s and women’s college basketball teams as sports fans from across the country revel in the “madness” of the NCAA basketball tournaments.…
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