Columnist Resigns Over Canceled Piece | Albuquerque News

After 11 years at The Seattle Times, sports columnist Matt Calkins resigned over the paper’s refusal to publish his column on transgender athletes in women’s sports — a move he says reflects broader editorial constraints. His piece, detailed on Substack, argued that supporting biological sex separation doesn’t equal transphobia, featuring interviews with two female student athletes who voiced concerns about competition fairness — not hostility toward transgender people. The debate intensifies as WNBA star Sophie Cunningham leads public discourse, and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom declares himself a WNBA draft prospect, challenging current eligibility rules. Calkins, who chose to leave voluntarily, insists he has no bitterness toward his former colleagues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1dc4c1118b458334