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Trans Sports Debate Escalates at Arena | Seattle News
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A fiery scene erupted outside Climate Pledge Arena as protesters backed Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports, also pushing state bans on trans students in Washington schools. Cunningham faced boos from the home crowd, and young fans supporting her were confronted by a Storm minority owner — an incident the team later apologized for. In contrast, Storm star Stefanie Dolson wore a “Trans Rights are Human Rights” shirt, backed by her team, while the Fever distanced itself, saying they had no involvement and were focused solely on winning games and uniting fans. Despite the chaos, opponents of the initiatives called the protest a constructive moment in a national debate.
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