{
  "id": 3934408,
  "title": "Right-Wing Trans Hate Comes for the WNBA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/right-wing-trans-hate-comes-for-the-wnba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept-theintercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/08/28/wnba-women-basketball-sports-trans/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The WNBA is experiencing a surge in viewership and attendance, with the All-Star Game drawing more fans than the NBA's All-Star Game. However, recent discussions surrounding the league have been dominated by right-wing attacks targeting transgender individuals in sports. Enes Kanter Freedom, a retired NBA player, wore a shirt at a WNBA game that sparked controversy. Angela Perry, a WNBA content creator, and Katelyn Burns, a journalist, discussed how the league has become a focal point for right-wing misinformation. They explained that the right-wing is using trans rights issues as a means to keep the controversy front and center, especially leading up to the midterm elections.",
  "summary": "How the right’s attacks on trans people have infiltrated a sports league with no trans women. The post Right-Wing Trans Hate Comes for the WNBA appeared first on The Intercept .",
  "key_points": [
    "WNBA sees increased viewership and attendance.",
    "Right-wing attacks target transgender individuals in sports.",
    "Trans rights used as political tool ahead of midterm elections."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Intercept",
        "title": "Right-Wing Trans Hate Comes for the WNBA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/right-wing-trans-hate-comes-for-the-wnba-3937700",
        "published": "2026-08-28T10:00:00.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}