By John Mack Freeman The International Olympics Committee (IOC) announced last week that they were putting in place new guidelines for trans athletes. The new guidelines will allow athletes to compete in competitions that match their gender identity without gender confirmation surgery. Trans women will also have to prove that their testosterone levels have been […]
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27 athletes send letter opposing Olympics in Kazakhstan due to LGBT stance
By John Mack Freeman It seems like the Winter Olympics cannot be discussed without noting the problematic stance of the hosts on GLBT rights. In 2014, we covered extensively how the gay propaganda law in Russia caused an intense backlash against that country, the Olympics, and its sponsors. This turmoil led to a handful of […]