Protesters show up to anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines' speaking event at University of Washington

Speaking event about trans women in sports draws protests at UW

Protesters gathered at the University of Washington to oppose two women who were speaking about their beliefs on transgender women competing in female sports. (KOMO News)

Campus Protesters Chant ‘God Is Trans’ to Welcome Riley Gaines

Protesters show up to anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines' speaking event at University of Washington

The event was just one night after more than 30 students broke into an engineering building on the campus and caused $1 million in damage.

Protesters gather at speaking event featuring anti-trans activists at UW

Roughly 150 protestors voiced their opposition outside an event hosting two conservative and anti-trans activists at the University of Washington.

Morning Show Producer Zach Interviews activists and counter protesters ahead of TPUSA event at UW!

KVI’s Ari Hoffman is joined by Producer Zach from The Morning Ride from the campus of University of Washington to talk about the protests (and counter protests) to Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk speaking tonight. Listen to the audio here: [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2184/2025/05/06180257/5-6-zach-x-ari.mp3"]