sports participation
Coverage of sports participation in the Nexus archive.
- Cheryl Reeve sends clear message to Sophie Cunningham with ‘Trans Kids Belong’ shirt during Fever-Lynx game
Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx head coach, wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt during a game against Sophie Cunningham's Indiana Fever, aligning with her stance on inclusion for trans youth in sports. The gesture was interpreted as a response to Cunningham's advocacy for separating biological men from girls' sports and locker rooms, though Cunningham clarified her position does not exclude trans kids from other areas. The article notes a rally supporting Cunningham's stance occurred before the game.
- Maine's transgender sports initiative halted by invalid signatures
Maine's initiative to limit transgender students' participation in sports was removed from the ballot due to invalid signatures, according to the state's secretary of state. The decision highlights issues with the petition process for ballot measures.