Portland Bar’s Trans-Inclusion Stance Sparks Street Clashes and National Debate
The Sports Bra, a Portland venue dedicated to women’s sports, faced national scrutiny after ejecting fans wearing anti-transgender apparel. This action triggered a violent street confrontation between pro-trans activists and right-wing protesters, including Thomas Allen, who used bear spray. While the bar maintains its inclusion policy, critics argue its boycott of Women’s Elite Rugby reveals contradictions in its support for women’s sports.