MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would outlaw paid assistance with absentee ballot applications and another that would restrict diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities and state agencies. Republicans had named the bills as priorities for the legislative session. The Senate,
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The Oscars’ New Diversity And Inclusion Rules Are Sparking Debate
The national reckoning over racial justice after the killing of George Floyd spurred many of the country’s most distinguished institutions into action, few more so than the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. After years of criticism for overlooking female directors and actors of color, the academy announced a
Surf legend Bethany Hamilton makes stance on trans inclusion in women's sports clear
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UFC star Colby Covington rips USA Boxing's trans inclusion policy: 'This is disgusting'
UFC star Colby Covington ripped USA Boxing’s decision to allow transgender female fighters to compete against biological women in the ring if they meet certain benchmarks. Covington made his remarks Thursday on OutKick’s “Tomi Lahren is Fearless.” “My first reaction is that I think it’s a PR stunt. I think
Trans inclusion in women's sports becomes hotter topic in 2023
Transgender athletes competing in women’s and girls’ sports became an even hotter issue in 2023, coming off a year when Lia Thomas won an NCAA Championship in women’s swimming. Debate raged online and beyond about whether it was fair to allow transgender females to compete against athletes of the same
Adam Rippon bashes Lance Armstrong over transgender inclusion in women's sports opinion: 'You're a cheater'
Retired Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon shared his opinion on the trans athlete debate and ripped former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong in the process. Both Rippon and Armstrong appeared on the inaugural season of the FOX television series “Stars on Mars,” a competition show the featured celebrities vying to see
Martina Navratilova rips USTA's transgender inclusion policy: 'This is not right and it is not fair'
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called out the United States Tennis Association (USTA)’s transgender inclusion policy early Sunday morning in response to another post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Navratilova responded to a post from Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) founder Kim Shasby Jones who wrote that “women’s tennis
NHL, NHLPA launch inclusion coalition to 'support diversity in hockey'
The NHL and the NHLPA on Tuesday announced the launch of the Player Inclusion Coalition that will aim to diversify the sport. The program includes 20 members with “a range of perspectives across players of color, LGBTQ+ Players, and allies” who will “work to advance equality and inclusion in the
Florida man wins women's poker tournament, sparks debate over male inclusion in female sporting events
A Florida man drew ire over the weekend when he entered and won a women’s poker tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Sunshine State. Dave Hughes, 70, entered the $250 no-limit Texas Hold’em event with a prize pool of up to $17,450. Of the 83
Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport
Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player Reggie Miller, second from left, before the SBT GRVL race. Daniel Brenner for NPR hide caption toggle caption Daniel Brenner for NPR Activist and transgender cyclist Molly Cameron, third from right, next to former NBA player