TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones

Trans Athletes and Title IX


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The Biden Administration has proposed a change to Title IX that would prohibit schools from categorically banning trans students from sports teams that align with their identity. But many advocates have criticized the new rule, pointing out that schools would still have leeway to discriminate based on exceptions around competitive advantage and risk of injury.


In this episode, Imara unpacks the pros and cons of this new rule. She speaks with Andy Marra, the Executive Director of the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF), about the proposal’s potential impacts on trans student athletes. Imara also chats with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, Executive Director of GLSEN, about their public comment campaign urging revisions to the rule and the need for more clarity on its anti-discrimination protections. 


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Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund: Twitter (@TLDEF) and Instagram (@translegaldefense)

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers: Twitter (@themelster) and Instagram (@themelster303)

Ness Murby: Twitter (@NessMurby) and Instagram (@nessmurby)


TransLash Podcast is produced by Translash Media.

Translash Team: Imara Jones, Oliver-Ash Kleine, Aubrey Calaway. 

Xander Adams is our sound engineer and contributing producer.

Digital strategy by Daniela Capistrano.

Theme Music: Ben Draghi and ZZK records. 


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