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South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Advocates for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley Advocates for Inclusion of Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley boldly expressed her support for the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, emphasizing that individuals who identify as women should have the opportunity to compete regardless of their biological sex. Staley made these remarks during a press conference preceding her team’s NCAA Tournament championship game against Iowa, … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Allows Indiana’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care to Proceed

Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors has taken a significant step forward as a federal appeals court lifted a temporary injunction, allowing the law to go into effect. The decision, handed down by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, marks the latest development in a legal challenge brought forth … Read more

Guilty Plea: South Carolina Man Admits to Obstructing Justice in Murder of Black Transgender Woman

A South Carolina man, Xavier Pinckney, pleaded guilty to obstructing an investigation into the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman who was tragically killed in December 2019. The case highlighted the severity of violence against the LGBTQI+ community, particularly transgender individuals of color. According to court documents, Pinckney, aged 24, from Allendale, admitted … Read more