IOC and Trump attack trans rights: It’s time to fight back

On trans day of visibility, let's take a look at the recent anti trans IOC decision and the current protests in the US.

On Thursday the IOC (International Olympics Committee) announced a new “Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport”, In short the policy limits eligibility to participate in any women’s event at the Olympic Games, including individual and team sports, to “biological” women. The policy would subject athletes to a one‑time SRY gene screening. This decision applies to the 2028 Olympics, and any future Olympics, and does not affect any medalists in previous Olympics. 

Almost immediately, Trump was quick to give the IOC a half compliment “praising” them for their policy but ultimately taking credit for the decision. “Congratulations to the International Olympic Committee on their decision to ban Men from Women’s Sports. This is only happening because of my powerful Executive Order, standing up for Women and Girls! President DONALD J. TRUMP”. This statement from Trump demonstrates that he has the corrupt club of capitalist aka IOC in his pocket and how tightly he controls them and many other sporting clubs, FIFA for example. The Olympic Committee should be more........

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