The trans youth athletes in the US fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The US Supreme Court is reviewing state laws banning transgender athletes from school sports, focusing on cases from West Virginia and Idaho that bar trans girls from girls' teams, with potential broad impacts on LGBTQ+ rights nationwide.
- Five transgender youth from California shared personal stories highlighting the importance of sports for community, identity affirmation, and mental health, while expressing fear and frustration over the ongoing legal and political challenges.
- Athletes like 14-year-old Lina Haaga and 17-year-old AB Hernandez emphasized how sports provide joy, escape, and a sense of resistance against discrimination, despite facing public attacks and threats.
- Parents and trans youth voiced concerns about the harmful effects of exclusionary policies, with some stating they would consider leaving the country if their children were
