The right is pushing its anti-trans fury on the WNBA. Players and fans are loudly pushing back
As the WNBA finals kick off Saturday in San Francisco, the pro-LGBTQ+ sports fanbase push a message of inclusion in the face of anti-trans attacks When the Liberty’s Jonquel…
The right-wing push against trans women and girls in sports has recently targeted the WNBA, despite the league's lack of explicit rules on trans participation and the absence of trans women in the league. Players and fans have vehemently pushed back against the anti-trans rhetoric, demonstrating the league's original ethos of inclusion and community.
This pushback has been seen at games, in rallies, and through social media, with many players, such as Natasha Cloud and Gabby Williams, speaking out in support of the trans community. As the WNBA finals approach, the focus remains on the importance of inclusion and community in women's sports.
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