Martina Navratilova on Transgender Athletes, Pay Equity and Trump
Update: 2023-11-30
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Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is no stranger to controversy. But the battle she’s picked these days, which has pit her against inclusion of trans women in professional sports – has put her at odds with many in the LGBTQ community that considers her an icon, and made her strange bedfellows with Republicans with whom she’s otherwise on (Twitter) war footing. We explore why she’s chosen to plant this flag, talk about the continued pay inequity in tennis, and brainstorm what she’ll do next (hint: it could involve Elon).
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I find it strange that Kara cannot easily understand Martina's explanation of why male bodies should not be allowed to compete in any female sports category. It makes perfect sense. This is IN NO WAY transphobic. It is about maintaining a fair playing field, and upholding women's rights. This has to be made crystal-clear to trans athletes who identify as female.