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PHF's Transgender and Nonbinary Policy Makes Progress, but Falls Short of Inclusion

October 21, 2021

PHF's Transgender and Nonbinary Policy Makes Progress, but Falls Short of Inclusion by Andrew

The world I envision for trans and nonbinary athletes is one that is very different from the reality that cis gatekeepers create. Even the most inclusive policy cannot withstand the pressures of being created, implemented, and enforced by cis management. When that management has a

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Queer Assimilation Will Never Lead to Queer Acceptance

November 17, 2017

Queer Assimilation Will Never Lead to Queer Acceptance by Andrew

We talk a lot about queer acceptance and advocacy in sports, but the sports world currently requires athletes and fans to assimilate. Queer athletes, whether they are publicly out or not, are often obliged to adhere to the cultural norms of their respective sports if

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