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Divisions that remain on transgender issues

Letters: Dr Eve Jeffrey on the power dynamics in any discussion of trans rights and Claire Loneragan on women’s sex-based rights

The Guardian - UK

Badminton federation begins research process for transgender policy

Advocates for transgender inclusion argue that not enough studies have yet been done on the impact of transition on physical performance, and that elite athletes are often physical outliers in any case

The Hindu

Title IX Didn't Make College Sports Equal, It Made Them Contentious

After 50 years, not only has Title IX failed to deliver on its promises for female athletes, it also made men's sports worse.

Reason

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Elliot Page says life has improved ‘drastically’ since coming out as transgender

Elliot Page has revealed that his life has been ‘drastically’ improved

Evening Standard

Commentary: Why is it so hard to get health care as a trans cancer patient?

Nobody can know what it is like to be a cancer patient without actually having cancer. Before I was diagnosed, I had proximity to cancer patients and experiences in health care that I thought gave me insight. In some ways they did. Yet although I had previously experienced discrimination for…

Los Angeles Times

Don't ban transgender women athletes from competing: Dutee Chand

NEW DELHI: India's ace sprinter Dutee Chand - who was once accused of being a 'man' for failing the hyperandrogenism (male testosterone) test and later subjected to a gender verification test by the national athletics federation (AFI) - has spoken out in favour of the transgender athletes, who have been…

The Times of India

Trans rulings up to individual sports: AOC

The Australian Olympic Committee will defer to individual sports' rulings on transgender women's eligibility to compete in women's categories.

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Former world champion swimmer Danni Miatke warns FINA ban on transgender athletes will impact a 'marginalised' community for decades

The fallout continues from FINA's ban on transgender swimmers as former world title holder Danni Miatke warns the decision will have a negative impact on a 'marginalised' community for decades.

ABC News

Elliot Page is 'proud' and 'excited' to debut trans character on 'Umbrella Academy'

Elliot Page is giving audiences a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes discussions that led to his "Umbrella Academy" character coming forward as transgender.

Los Angeles Times

50 Years After Title IX, the Struggle for Gender Equity Continues

The landmark equality law must be protected—and its reach expanded—to build a stronger, more inclusive legacy for the next generation.

Sports Illustrated

Healthcare for Trans Kids Is Not Abuse

Two Mayo Clinic psychologists worry about what will happen to trangender youth if or when their health care is taken away.

Texas Observer

Transgender policy 'under review' as SFA take lead from FIFA on participation in women's game

IAN Maxwell says that the SFA are taking their lead from FIFA as they look to review their policy towards transgender players taking part in…

The National (Scotland)

International Rugby League Bans Transgender Women From Participating

The ban will prevent transgender women from playing in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Fling open rugby's clubroom doors to trans players

As sports release their rules around transgender athletes, veteran rugby player Alice Soper wants New Zealand Rugby to commit to including trans players at grassroots.

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The Independent UK

Feminists who oppose transgender rights are ‘not true feminists’, says pioneering trans athlete

The first openly transgender athlete to compete in the NCAA’s top division talks to Io Dodds about transphobia, abortion rights, and his friendship with swimming star Lia Thomas

The National (Scotland)

Sport-by-sport look at governing bodies’ stances on transgender issue

FINA’s position means Lia Thomas is unable to compete in the women’s category with immediate effect.

The Independent UK

From swimming to cycling, where different sports stand on transgender athletes

Here we sum up the current stances of various international and national governing bodies

The Independent UK

Megan Rapinoe defends transgender athletes in women’s sports, slams critics

‘I think it’s monstrous’

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Evening Standard

Xavier Musk: Who is Elon Musk’s transgender child, now Vivian Jenna Wilson

The 18-year-old — now called Vivian — says she “no longer live[s] with or wish[es] to be related to [her] biological father in any way, shape or form”. Katie Strick charts her life so far

Evening Standard

Transgender athletes in women’s sport: Athletics could follow swimming and rugby league with ban, hints Coe

World Athletics could become the latest sporting governing body to ban transgender women from participating in elite female competition.

Daily Mirror

Rugby league follows swimming by banning transgender players from women's internationals

The International Rugby League (IRL) has announced transgender athletes can no longer compete in women's international matches after swimming's governing body confirmed a similar stance

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Will Bunch: GOP’s violent, expanding war on LGBTQ kids should make you think about 1930s Germany

I’ve been meaning to write a column on the growing threat — and reality — of violence to America’s LGBTQ community posed by right-wing rhetoric and politics, but it’s proved a difficult piece to write. Not because the “culture wars” around sexuality and gender are complicated — they can be,…

Los Angeles Times

As Title IX turns 50, it plays a surprise role in transgender athlete access debate

On the spring day when Lia Thomas made history by winning an NCAA swimming championship as a transgender female, protesters gathered outside the arena to do what protesters normally do. Chant. Wave signs. Wear T-shirts with slogans.

The National (Scotland)

Lord Coe hints athletics could follow swimming in banning transgender women

World Athletics could follow swimming in changing its rules.

Tribune News Service

‘My child will die.’ These families say Florida’s moves to withhold gender transition care will lead to self-harm

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Kai was 13 when his period arrived, crushing his spirit.

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