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Full List of Colleges Banning Transgender Athletes After Vote

Posted on AllSides April 8th, 2024
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The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) voted on Monday to ban transgender women from women's competitions starting next school year, affecting a total of 241 colleges.

Debates around transgender athletes have soared in recent years, with many conservatives arguing that transgender women competing in all-female leagues allow for an unfair advantage against biological girls and women. However, proponents of allowing transgender athletes to compete according to their gender identity argue that sports should be inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of gender identity, emphasizing the importance of equality and...

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