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A trans and non-binary marathon runner has drawn attention to an excessive anti-doping policy that makes it more difficult for trans athletes to participate in US marathons. Here’s the story. Unfair Treatment in Sports “I feel optimistic that change is possible” – When 27-year-old marathon runner Cal Calamia was contacted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency … Read more
A transgender swimmer has been surrounded by controversy after winning the NCAA and is now facing a ban. Here’s the story. The Controversy Begins Lia Thomas, a talented swimmer, achieved national success after joining the women’s team at Yale University, USA. Before this, she competed on the men’s team for three years but ranked much … Read more
Former Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson recently discussed the controversial topic of transgender athletes in women’s sports on the ‘Gaines For Girls’ podcast. Let’s take a look. Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports In a recent episode of the ‘Gaines For Girls’ podcast, former Olympic cyclist Inga Thompson and host Riley Gaines dove deep into the contentious … Read more
Unveiling a disturbing and deadly reality, an analysis of government data exposes that over half of the residential blocks constructed by the company responsible for Grenfell Tower’s deadly cladding are plagued by “life-critical” fire safety issues. Here’s the full story. “Life Critical” Safety Issues Government figures recently analyzed by The Guardian newspaper reveal alarming statistics … Read more
Ronnie Long, a Black man from North Carolina, has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement after spending a staggering 44 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The settlement, one of the largest recorded for a wrongful conviction, follows Long’s exoneration more than three years ago. Details of the Settlement The … Read more
Democrat candidate Nadarius Clark’s claim that White individuals can secure high-paying jobs with relative ease compared to their Black counterparts has sparked a heated debate surrounding racial disparities in employment opportunities. Here’s the full story. The Podcast During an episode of his podcast, “Polititalk,” Clark, a closely watched candidate for the state legislature race in … Read more