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Who “deserves” to win?: Controversy over the first trans woman darts player to win a women’s tournament
In late March, Noa-Lynn van Leuven, currently ranked as the sixth best women’s darts player in the world, made history by becoming the first trans woman to win both a women’s tournament and an open tournament organized by the Professional Dart Corporation (PDC). Her victory over cisgender women at Series 2 of the PDC Women’s…
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What does USA Boxing mean by “safety” in their controversial new Transgender Policy?
On January 30, 2024, USA Boxing released an open letter in response to the widespread criticism surrounding its revised 2024 rulebook, which now incorporates a controversial “Transgender Policy.” The federation asserted that “safety [is] our primary consideration.” In an effort to balance the “health and safety of our diverse Olympic-style boxing community” with the obligation…
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Nonbinary inclusion cannot come at the expense of trans women athletes
The Risks and Responsibilities of Visibility in Marathon Running A month ago, Cal Calamia made history by becoming the first trans runner to win the nonbinary division at the New York City Marathon, completing the race in a time of 2:48:46. The new gender category, established in 2021, has been added to hundreds of races…