Let. Trans. Kids. Play. Sports. 🏳️‍⚧️ Across the country, the lives and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people are being called into question. Today, the U.S. House voted on a national sports ban on trans youth. But we know what they don’t: the opportunity to grow and excel in sports is important for EVERY child. Exclusion (on and off the field) is inherently opposed to what sports is all about: teamwork, leadership, and belonging. In 2022, our Research team released a landmark report that investigated why trans girls get involved in high school sports — and their concerns around harassment, stigma, and gendered spaces. Yet they play for the same reasons as any other student: to stay healthy, have fun, and connect with friends. “As misinformation spreads, this study reminds us of a simple truth: trans girls just want to play sports and belong” said Dr. Jonah DeChants (he/him), Research Scientist at The Trevor Project. Read our full study: trvr.org/TransYouthSports We won’t st...