Tag: Transphobia
Transphobia Spreads in a “Haven” for LGBTQ Youth
For young people in Massachusetts facing queer- and transphobia, the statehouse feels very far away.
When Leslie moved to Natick, Massachusetts, an outer suburb of Boston, it seemed to her like an “extremely welcoming place.” There were rainbow flags everywhere; three-quarters of its voters went for Biden. When her child came
How the World of Competitive Climbing Was Rocked by Transphobia
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, USA Climbing (USAC), the governing body that oversees the field of sport climbing in the United States, sent an e-mail to its members and newsletter subscribers. It was titled, “USA Climbing Rules and Policies Update.” At the bottom of the e-mail was a single paragraph that read, “The Transgender Athlete Participation Policy seeks to maximize both inclusivity and fairness within the sport by providing guidance for athletes seeking to compete in a gender category that … Read more