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10.05 - 15:34
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to make history as first out trans athlete in Olympics
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Laurel Hubbard, who is 16th in the world rankings, will be the oldest athlete in the women’s weightlifting category. It has not been officially announced whether the 43-year-old has made the cut for the New Zealand team, however, The Guardian reports the IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) adjusted guidelines would mean Hubbard would qualify.
The newly amended regulations have also be approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Guardian has also reported Olympic teams do not have to be named for another two months, until July. “The NZOC can confirm that revised International Federation (IF) qualification systems are very likely to see a number of New Zealand weightlifters, including Commonwealth Games transgender
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09.02 / 05:09
lgbtq
Biden Calls Florida's Anti-LGBTQ Bill 'Hateful,' Vows 'I Have Your Back'
Joe Biden is defending LGBTQ students by slamming the "Don't Say Gay" bill proposed by Florida Republicans.The legislation, coined as the "Don't Say Gay" bill by naysayers, seeks to ban the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. The Republican-led Senate Education Committee gave initial approval of the controversial proposal in a 6-3 vote Tuesday despite condemnation from activist groups.Biden took to Twitter promising LGBTQ students he would stand up for them."I want every member of the LGBTQI+ community — especially the kids who will be impacted by this hateful bill — to know that you are loved and accepted just as you are.
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