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Rick Schroder Faces Backlash Over Dolly Parton Tribute and Vaccine/Trans Rights Talk
national-news1 day ago

Rick Schroder Faces Backlash Over Dolly Parton Tribute and Vaccine/Trans Rights Talk

NYPD Blue star Rick Schroder sparked online backlash after using a Dolly Parton tribute to revisit their political differences over transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines; he wrote that he disagreed with Parton’s views but still loved her. Parton’s death was reportedly announced by her nephew in a video on Instagram, prompting further attention to the musician’s legacy and advocacy. Parton had previously supported LGBTQ causes and funded vaccine research, and Schroder had acted as Parton’s father in two TV movies.

via Chicago Tribune|
#backlash#covid-vaccine#dolly-parton
Ricky Schroder’s Dolly Parton tribute triggers backlash over tone-deaf post
arts-entertainment2 days ago

Ricky Schroder’s Dolly Parton tribute triggers backlash over tone-deaf post

Ricky Schroder sparked widespread backlash with a social-media tribute to Dolly Parton after her death, using the post to air disagreement with Parton’s views on transgender rights and COVID-19 vaccines; critics labeled the message tone-deaf, while Parton’s legacy as an ally of LGBT rights and vaccination campaigns was highlighted in defense and context.

via The Independent|
#arts-entertainment#covid-19-vaccine#dolly-parton
El-Sayed Spars with Watters, Defends Transgender Care for Minors and Puts Circumcision in Spotlight
politics4 days ago

El-Sayed Spars with Watters, Defends Transgender Care for Minors and Puts Circumcision in Spotlight

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronted Fox's Jesse Watters, asking if he is circumcised while arguing that the government should not regulate transgender medical procedures for minors; the exchange touched on circumcision versus gender-affirming care and sports eligibility as El-Sayed pursues the Senate seat against Mike Rogers.

via New York Post|
#abdul-el-sayed#fox-news#michigan
Enes Kanter Freedom Attends Fever-Sky Game as WNBA Trans Debate Heats Up
sports6 days ago

Enes Kanter Freedom Attends Fever-Sky Game as WNBA Trans Debate Heats Up

Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom, who recently declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender athlete, will attend the Fever-Sky game in Chicago with heightened security. His public push to test WNBA eligibility rules and recruit players has amplified ongoing controversy over transgender athletes in the league; the WNBA says there are no immediate eligibility issues. Freedom has floated joining forces with stars like Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, and has drawn backlash from fans as the debate over gender eligibility and pay disparities continues.

via New York Post|
#enes-kanter-freedom#sports#transgender-athletes
politics9 days ago

Mass. Senate Debate Tests Dems’ Trans Rights Messaging

In a Massachusetts Senate primary debate, Ed Markey defends pro-trans messaging with an endorsement from the Human Rights Campaign, while Seth Moulton faces scrutiny over his evolving stance on trans athletes and backs the Equality Act, highlighting how Democrats are calibrating their trans-rights messaging amid GOP attacks and public polling on the issue.

via Politico|
#ed-markey#equality-act#massachusetts-senate
politics19 days ago

Judge narrows Minnesota’s challenge to Trump-era anti-trans orders under Title IX

A federal judge largely dismissed Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s interpretation of Title IX and related anti-trans executive orders, ruling the case wasn’t ripe because no final agency action had occurred. The court left open a single live claim related to potential federal funding and noted the state could still face enforcement in a separate ongoing case against Minnesota policies surrounding transgender athletes; the decision narrows but does not end the dispute over how Title IX applies to transgender students.

via Politico|
#education-policy#federal-funding#minnesota
Smith criticizes Reeve for trans-rights shirt amid WNBA parity debate
sports24 days ago

Smith criticizes Reeve for trans-rights shirt amid WNBA parity debate

OutKick reports Stephen A. Smith criticizing Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve for wearing a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt during a Lynx-Fever game, saying it disrespects the league and sponsors. Cunningham’s defense of women’s sports has sparked rallies, while supporters argue that protecting parity and safety in women’s competition should come first. The piece frames a broader clash between inclusion and the financial/product integrity of the WNBA, with Smith urging focus on basketball and the league’s bottom line.

via Fox News|
#cheryl-reeve#sophie-cunningham#sports
Clark Breaks Silence on Cunningham Drama in Tense Reporter Exchange
sports26 days ago

Clark Breaks Silence on Cunningham Drama in Tense Reporter Exchange

After ESPN published a profile on Sophie Cunningham and the surrounding debate over transgender athletes, Caitlin Clark spoke for the first time, saying her Fever teammates don’t discuss the issue in the locker room and that leagues should work with athletes to find solutions, while keeping the focus on winning after a 108-100 loss to Minnesota; outside arenas, rallies and supporters underscored the controversy surrounding Cunningham and the broader topic.

via New York Post|
#caitlin-clark#locker-room#sophie-cunningham
Cheryl Reeve Wears 'Trans Kids Belong' Shirt, Sparking a Dialogue on Trans Athletes
sports26 days ago

Cheryl Reeve Wears 'Trans Kids Belong' Shirt, Sparking a Dialogue on Trans Athletes

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a 'Trans Kids Belong' shirt after Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham voiced anti-trans views, and the two were seen in an intense on-court exchange. ESPN praised Reeve’s thoughtful push for inclusivity and human rights, noting the broader debate over transgender athletes in sports. The piece also mentions there have been no publicly known trans athletes in the WNBA and that the Lynx defeated the Fever 108-100 in Minneapolis.

via HuffPost|
#cheryl-reeve#sophie-cunningham#sports
Ken Jennings’s NYT games joke triggers trans-activist backlash
media29 days ago

Ken Jennings’s NYT games joke triggers trans-activist backlash

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings sparked online controversy by joking that he had “express permission from the trans community” to continue playing NYT games amid calls to boycott the Times’ products. Trans activists criticized the remark as trivializing their concerns, prompting pushback online and sparking a broader discussion about NYT coverage of transgender issues and boycott culture. Jennings doubled down with follow-ups that some readers found dismissive, while others noted his past support for transgender rights.

via Fox News|
#bluesky#boycott#ken-jennings
SJSU’s Title IX clash exposes a campus rift amid federal probe
politics1 month ago

SJSU’s Title IX clash exposes a campus rift amid federal probe

Exclusive video and documents show San Jose State University divided over its 2024 volleyball scandal and the federal Title IX investigation, as the CSU system sued the Trump administration to challenge the ED findings. A town hall lamented for transgender students, donors criticized the university, and multiple lawsuits rolled forward, with leadership absent at key moments. The case–which could set a national precedent for Title IX enforcement at public universities–is tangled in campus activism, internal emails, and ongoing legal battles involving players and staff.

via Fox News|
#lawsuit-against-trump-administration#politics#san-jose-state-university
Iran War Funding Push, Zelenskyy Fires Commander, and an Idaho Teen’s Trans-Law Tragedy
politics1 month ago

Iran War Funding Push, Zelenskyy Fires Commander, and an Idaho Teen’s Trans-Law Tragedy

NBC News Morning Rundown highlights Pete Hegseth’s call for about $67 billion more for the Iran war amid rising costs; Zelenskyy fires his military commander after protests following the firing of a defense minister, signaling a significant leadership shake-up in Ukraine; the issue of anti-trans laws is examined through the story of an Idaho teen, illustrating the real-world impact on transgender youths in America.

via NBC News|
#funding#iran-war#politics