Four states approved new or expanded sports restrictions. Here’s what polling says about Utahns’ views on the issue.

The measures in Arizona, Colorado and Washington state would restrict transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

The results in Colorado and Washington were startling due to how reliably blue and LGBTQ-friendly both states have run in recent years.

For protesters seeking a ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports, it made sense to protest near fans of the Portland Thorns, who are known for progressive politics.

Washington voters approved a ban on transgender girls competing in girls’ school sports in last week’s election. But the measure is already facing a legal challenge before it can even take effect. Parents of student athletes,

A newly filed lawsuit seeks to overturn Initiative 638, the ballot measure Washington voters approved last week to ban transgender girls from competing in girls' school sports. Why it matters: The legal challenge aims to block I-638 from taking effect,

Voters in Washington and Colorado have approved measures to ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports

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