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Did Venus Williams Forfeit Tennis Match Because She Refused To Play Against Trans Athlete?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 17, 2024 The claim former No. 1-ranked tennis ace Williams received a "standing ovation" for refusing to ...
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Biden Proclaimed Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
April 1, 2024 It is possible for two things to happen on one day.
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Time Magazine Published This 'Transgender Tipping Point' Cover in 2014?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
March 29, 2024 Actor and trans woman Laverne Cox reportedly appeared on this cover.
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Did Planet Fitness Lose 350K Members to Competitor After Canceling Woman's Membership?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
March 22, 2024 The online article said Planet Fitness had made "a Bud Light-like" mistake.
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Planet Fitness Canceled Membership of Woman Who Photographed Alleged Trans Member in Locker Room?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
March 21, 2024 The incident gained attention on social media, with the hashtag #BoycottPlanetFitness trending a ...
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Sylvester Stallone Turned Down $100M Endorsement Deal from Beer Brand Bud Light?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
March 19, 2024 A post included photos of Stallone and transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who partnered with ...
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No, France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Isn't a Trans Woman

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
March 18, 2024 This rumor, which started before the 2022 French presidential election, has been given new life ...
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Swimmer Lia Thomas Considering Retirement After Medals Taken From Her?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 13, 2024 The transgender athlete has been subject to numerous rumors.
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A photo of a Starbucks cup showed a sticker that mentioned the company offers its employees gender reassignment surgery.

Does Starbucks Offer Employees Healthcare Plans Covering Gender Reassignment Surgery?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 29, 2024 Quite a few U.S. companies that people might come across in their daily lives provide coverage t ...
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Was Lia Thomas Fired From Her High School Coaching Job After 2 Weeks?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 3, 2024 The transgender athlete has been subject to numerous rumors and claims.
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Is 'Moana' Disney's First Transgender Princess?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Dec. 11, 2023 A satirical article claims she transitions "from a girl to a boy" in an upcoming sequel to the 2 ...
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Lia Thomas Was Rejected From US 2024 Olympic Swim Team While Riley Gaines Got a Spot?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 17, 2023 Snopes has previously fact-checked articles about Thomas and Gaines.
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Did Olympic Committee Ban Lia Thomas from 2024 Games?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 31, 2023 "It's been a goal of mine to swim in Olympic trials for a very long time," she said.
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Did Swimmer Lia Thomas Beg for 2024 Olympics Tryout After Being Barred from Competing?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 30, 2023 The specific claim is "satirical," but trans women are, as of this writing, banned from competin ...
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A white woman lifts her arm near her head as she swims in a pool.

Lia Thomas Decides To Swim with Men's Team After Facing 'Extreme Criticism'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 23, 2023 "Good luck," several people commented.
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A Black woman laughs and claps. People are sitting behind her, some smiling.

Michelle Obama Isn't a Trans Woman. Here's Why Some People Believe Otherwise

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 17, 2023 Since the early days of the Obamas' career in politics, we've received numerous inquires to inve ...
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An online rumor said that Riley Gaines had either filed a lawsuit or settled one with transgender athlete Lia Thomas for $1.2 million, $2 million, or $5 million.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.
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Did Pope Francis Call Transgender People 'Children of God'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug. 23, 2023 Fire up Google Translate for this fact check.
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A blonde woman holds a sign that says World Aquatics Swimming Female Athlete of the Year 2022. Her name, Katie Ledecky, is printed at the bottom of the sign.

No Proof For Rumors That Katie Ledecky Had 'Come Out' as Trans

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 27, 2023 Ledecky is the first woman to earn 20 World Championships gold medals. It's not the only reason ...
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Did US Olympics Women's Teams Threaten to Quit Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas Try-Out?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
July 27, 2023 This rumor originated from a website that describes its output as satirical.
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