Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog

Commentary on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in sport from a long-time educator and advocate for social justice in sports. I am also author of Strong Women, Deep Closets: Lesbians and Homophobia in Sport. The opinions expressed in this blog are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any organization with which I am affiliated.

Monday, January 26, 2009

It’s No Name Calling Week In A School Near You

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Wouldn’t it be nice if every week was no name calling week? Unfortunately name calling is a staple part of school culture in the United Sta...
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Monday, January 19, 2009

Tony Dungy: Homophobe and/or Role Model?

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It seems appropriate on Martin Luther King Day and the eve of the inauguration of the first Black President of the United States to talk abo...
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Monday, January 12, 2009

Research Confirms Two Ways We Can Make Sports Safer for LGBT Athletes

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I recently read two reports of encouraging research findings that have implications for LGB athletes in high schools and colleges. The first...
Monday, January 5, 2009

Athletes As Activists: Dave Zirin’s Clarion Call

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Dave Zirin has raised some important questions and provided a timely history lesson in his blog, The Edge of Sports . His thoughtful (as al...
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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year! Here is a short 2008 month by month round up of LGBT Sports news I thought you might enjoy. It was put together by Roger B...
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Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 Top 10 Steps Forward for LGBT Athletes and Coaches

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I decided to focus my 2008 Top 10 list on events and actions that I think are exemplary steps forward in making sports a safe and respectful...
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Monday, December 15, 2008

Random and Distracted Thoughts on Puppies and Other Ponderings

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Just sitting here this morning trying to figure out what to write. I am a little distracted by our new puppy, Toby, who is a 5 month old bo...
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