Malcolm Gladwell Says He Was 'cowed' Into Supporting Trans in Women's Sports
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Malcolm Gladwell reverses his stance on trans women in sports, sparking criticism and skepticism from the HN community about his credibility and consistency.
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jfengel
4 months ago
Well, my days of having zero respect for Gladwell are certainly coming to a middle.
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