A sports columnist for The Seattle Times announced his resignation on August 20, 2026, after the publication chose not to run his article regarding transgender athletes in women's sports. The columnist stated, "After 11 years as a sports columnist at the Seattle Times, I have decided to resign. It was entirely my choice, and it was not an easy one."
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Seattle Times sports columnist resigns after article on transgender athletes not published
A sports columnist at The Seattle Times has resigned following the decision of the outlet not to publish his article on transgender athletes in women's sports. He expressed that the resignation was his own choice after 11 years with the publication.
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