Mom and daughter told to cover up XX-XY T-shirts, say they were threatened with ejection at Fever-Dream game
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Key Points:
- During a WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream, mother and daughter Kasey and Annie Thomason were asked by security to cover or remove their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts supporting women's sports, as other fans found the shirts "offensive."
- The Thomasons reluctantly wore provided Atlanta Dream "Wellness & Health Night" shirts to avoid ejection, despite their shirts representing biological sex chromosomes and advocating for female sports spaces.
- The security's enforcement appeared inconsistent, as a nearby fan wearing a "Protect Trans Rights" shirt was not similarly challenged, raising concerns of discrimination and arbitrary application of arena policies.
- The incident occurred during the Dream's "Wellness and Health Night," aimed at promoting women's health, highlighting the irony and sparking criticism over the treatment of the Thomasons.
- This episode follows a similar controversy involving Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton, who was suspended for verbally attacking teenagers wearing XX-XY shirts, underscoring ongoing tensions around gender and sports.
