It is no secret that the current administration is unjustly attacking the LGBTQ+ community, specifically transgender people. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events.
With anti-transgender sports legislation on the rise across the country, it is imperative that we advocate for transgender liberation, especially for transgender youth. With transgender youth already disproportionately experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety and bullying, removing their access to sports will only exacerbate these issues.
In this sit-down virtual interview, Emma Chinn, the Communications and Policy Manager for the Campaign for Southern Equality spoke with two transgender athletes to discuss the impact of anti-transgender sports legislation. In this interview, both athletes detail how we can collectively champion for the transgender community and why sports are for everyone.
See below for the full interview!
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