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Nearly 150 anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration across the U.S. Of those, 21 target transgender athletes.

A women’s roller derby league in suburban New York City has thrust itself into the national discussion over the rights of transgender athletes

SEAFORD, New York—They zip around the rink, armed with helmets, pads and mouthguards. They push, bump and occasionally crash out as they jostle for position on the hardwood floor. But for the women of the Long Island Roller Rebels, their biggest battle is taking place outside the suburban strip-mall roller…

The ban will also make it hard for the league, which has two teams and about 25 players, to recruit and will hurt its ability to host competitions with other leagues, Urena said.

A women’s roller derby league in suburban New York City has thrust itself into the national discussion over the rights of transgender athletes

Gainesville Roller Rebels stay afloat amid pandemic Roller Rebels anxious to start practicing again The Roller Rebels pose for a team picture. Marilee Griffin walked into the Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center on Oct. 5, 2019, sat on the creaky, dark blue bleachers and buckled her shiny, dark red skateboard helmet. The helmet matches everything about Griffin — especially her retro red lipstick and fiery-colored hair.  She then strapped on her black-and-re...