Category: politics
As Qatar 2022 World Cup Comes on the Horizon, LGBTQIA+ Working Group Convenes to Bring Awareness to LGBTQIA+ Qataris Facing Oppression and Persecution
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) The Organization ‘Kick It Out’ announced the formation of a...
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International Olympic Committee Announces, “Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination” Regarding Gender Identity and Sex Variations in Sport
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Following a two year “consultation” process in which the...
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Openly Trans Professional Soccer Player from Japan, Kumi Yokoyama, Becomes Engaged
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Washington Spirits’ own Kumi Yokoyama, came out as transgender...
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Josh Cavallo Becomes Australia’s First Out Soccer Player
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Sharing a video on social media and with help from his team,...
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#InternationalPronounsDay, How Correct Pronoun Use Contributes to Self-Identity and Positive Wellbeing
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) You may have noticed a trend growing over the last few years...
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Busting Stereotypes About Black Swimmers
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) An often heard and constantly repeated racist stereotype that...
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2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong is Postponed to 2023
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) In an answer to a question a lot of people were having, the...
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09/11 and the Legacy of Mark Bingham
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Mark Bingham was a rugby player and public relations executive...
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09/11 and a Brush with Fate for Ian Thorpe
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) Ian Thorpe, better known as the “Thorpedo” is arguably one of...
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Sports are Trying to Legislate Women’s Bodies and Define What a “Woman” is.
As the USA and people all throughout the world react to the new Texas law that legislates control...
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Post-Pandemic LGBTQIA+ Sports, Returning to Play
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) More and more people are getting vaccinated and while the Delta...
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Eurogames 2021 Gender Inclusive Sport Policy Makes Sport Accessible and Welcome for Non-Binary, Trans and Intersex Athletes
By Dirk Smith, M.Sc, SDL (He/Him) One of the things that tends to set LGBTQIA+ sports events apart...
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