The rights of transgender Americans has been a growing topic of debate on sports fields, in state capitols and in Congress. The Human Rights Campaign, an LGBTQ advocacy organization, says more than 30 state legislatures have proposed more than 115 bills that would limit transgender rights, from participation on sports […] Read more »
Playing through a pandemic: Youth sports and COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted many youth activities to a virtual format to meet guidelines for social distancing. However, sports require in-person participation. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents of children 6-18 years about youth sports participation between August 2020 […] Read more »
Americans are divided over boycotting the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Beijing is set to host the 2022 Winter Olympics next February, making it the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games. … A recent Chicago Council survey conducted March 19-21 reveals more public support for an Olympic boycott than you might expect. Fielded among a nationally representative […] Read more »
Our National Dissonance: Surging optimism is the flip side of paranoia and distrust of the system
… Vaccine proximity. Per the CDC, we are at 53% of Americans with at least one dose. Our Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index tracker, which went to field about a week ago, comes to a similar conclusion – finding that more than half know someone else who has gotten the shot. … […] Read more »
Americans are increasingly coming out from under the COVID pandemic
Spring has brought a surge in Americans connecting with friends, family, and getting out of the home as fewer see coronavirus as a major risk. Almost half report receiving the vaccine with virtually all knowing someone who has, potentially helping lower the levels of concern around the pandemic. Additionally, Americans […] Read more »
Why MLB’s decision to move its All-Star Game was surprising
Major League Baseball’s decision to move its 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia after the state changed its voting laws is not an unprecedented move. Other major sports leagues and players have been fighting Republican politicians in this era. What makes MLB’s move different is that it’s not known as a […] Read more »