USA Swimming's new policy on trans athletes won't affect Penn star
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The debate over transgender athletes’ right to participate in sports has intensified recently, especially in college sports, following the success of Thomas, a trans woman who swims freestyle.
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Opinion We need to be able to talk about trans athletes and women's sports - The Washington Post
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National ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports passed by U.S. House panel • Minnesota Reformer
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NCAA Won't Adopt USA Swimming Rules For Transgender Participation
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Penn swimmers say Lia Thomas should not be allowed to compete - The Washington Post
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Why Male Athletes Who Identify as Transgender Should Not Compete in Women's Sports
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Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas: Title IX Complaint Filed against UPenn
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Where Transgender Rights Trounce Women's Rights To Fair Play In Sport - StateOfSwimming
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FINA votes to restrict transgender women from swimming events
Banning transgender women from competing in women's sports is 'unnecessary' and 'restrictive' - The San Diego Union-Tribune