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Trans Liberation Basketball League empowers and protects transgender athletes
By Katie Burkholder at Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
For transgender people, participating in sports is a complicated and often dangerous endeavor. While legislative attacks against trans young people participating on teams that align with their gender identities are ever increasing, trans adults also face challenges in participating in sports, eve...
Key takeaway The collectively run, DIY league has been a safe space for trans people of all athletic abilities to connect and compete since 2023.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? For transgender people, participating in sports is a complicated and often dangerous endeavor. While legislative attacks against trans young people participating on teams that align with their gender identities are ever increasing, trans adults also face challenges in participating in sports, eve...
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