The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), headquartered in Colorado Springs, has issued a policy banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports. This decision does not reflect fairness, science, or inclusion. It reflects mounting political pressure and a nationwide effort to marginalize trans people.⁠ ⁠ We know that for many athletes, sport is more than just competition. It’s a source of joy, identity, and connection. Representing your country on the Olympic stage is a dream that comes from years of grit, training, and sacrifice. For trans athletes, that dream has been too often questioned, politicized, and now that dream is being denied altogether. The truth is simple: every athlete deserves the chance to compete, to be celebrated for their talent, and to take pride in who they are. ⁠ ⁠ At The Center on Colfax, we stand firmly with every trans athlete whose identity, journey, and dreams are under attack. And we will never stop fighting for safe, inclu...