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Town Adopts Bylaw Protecting Access to Gender-affirming Care

Town Adopts Bylaw Protecting Access to Gender-affirming Care

Town employees and staff cannot disclose identifying information about people using gender-affirming services, as confirmed by a recent town bylaw.
Cal Gelernt '24 Nov 1, 2023
College Restricts Gender Redesignation of Dorm Bathrooms

College Restricts Gender Redesignation of Dorm Bathrooms

Residential Engagement and Wellbeing reinforced that changes to the gender designations of dorm bathrooms will be prohibited this year, creating difficulties for students who now must travel across or between floors to access gender-neutral bathrooms.
Julia Gentin '26 Sep 27, 2023
Sport’s Obsession With Testosterone: A History

Sport’s Obsession With Testosterone: A History

In a follow-up to an early 2021 article detailing state laws preventing transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, Managing Sports Editor Liza Katz ’24 discusses the socio-political implications of those biases on sports through the lens of the recent Lia Thomas controversy.
Liza Katz '25E Nov 30, 2022

Recent Mega-Contracts Heighten Pre-Existing Gender Pay Gap in Sports

It is no secret that modern day athletes are among some of the wealthiest people on the planet. This fact has only been accentuated by the recent contract extensions of San Diego Padres’ shortstop Fernando Tatís and Dallas Cowboys’ franchise quarterback Dak Prescott. The two deals are record-setting in their
Alex Noga '23 Mar 17, 2021

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