Laws Targeting Trans Athletes Have Made Roller Derby a Safe Haven
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In 2020, 70 bills have been introduced to bar trans youth from school sports consistent with their gender identity. The roller derby community would like a word.
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Laws Targeting Trans Athletes Have Made Roller Derby a Safe Haven
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Trans athletes welcomed with open arms by roller derby league
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