Juliet Macur

Washington, D.C., United States

National Reporter at The New York Times

Reporter for the New York Times since 2004. I write about a wide range of topics, but my specialty is telling stories about America through the lens of sports.

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Trans athlete in political storm earns, and shares, first place in event

5 days ago | sacbee.com | Juliet Macur

CLOVIS, Calif. The California athlete at the center of a searing political debate over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports went home a winner Saturday in what is arguably the most competitive state track and field meet in the nation. AB Hernandez, a junior from Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, shared first place in the high jump and triple jump, and also shared second in the long jump.
Trans athlete in political storm earns, and shares, first place in event

5 days ago | mahoningmatters.com | Orlando D. Mayorquin |Juliet Macur

CLOVIS, Calif. The California athlete at the center of a searing political debate over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports went home a winner Saturday in what is arguably the most competitive state track and field meet in the nation. AB Hernandez, a junior from Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, shared first place in the high jump and triple jump, and also shared second in the long jump.
Trans Athlete in Political Storm Earns, and Shares, First Place in Event

5 days ago | nytimes.com | Orlando D. Mayorquin |Juliet Macur

In a rules compromise, AB Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump in the California high school championship, and shared spots on the awards podium, too. The California athlete at the center of a searing political debate over trans girls' competing in girls' sports went home a winner on Saturday in what is arguably the most competitive state track and field meet in the nation.
What We Know About the Conflict Over a Trans Athlete in a California Track Meet

6 days ago | nytimes.com | Juliet Macur |Orlando D. Mayorquin

The final day of the high school championships is Saturday, and the athlete was the top performer in three preliminary events, adding to the national debate about fairness and inclusion. A transgender girl in California qualified for this week's state high school track and field meet, and her inclusion in the two-day event has angered people who do not believe that trans girls should compete in girls' events.
Trump Puts California State Track Meet in the Transgender Spotlight

1 week ago | pressdemocrat.com | Juliet Macur |Soumya Karlamangla |Orlando D. Mayorquin

A pair of transgender girls were prepared to compete in the track meet of their lives two years ago. Both had qualified for the California high school track and field championships, arguably the most competitive state meet in the country. But along came the hecklers and harassers, protesting their running in the girls’ category even though a 2013 state law made that possible. Online, the comments against the trans girls grew unrelenting and ominous. For their safety, they withdrew from the event.
Trump threat over trans athlete puts spotlight on California track meet

1 week ago | thestate.com | Juliet Macur |Soumya Karlamangla |Orlando D. Mayorquin

California has allowed transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports for more than a decade at schools, but the state’s approach has never been tested the way it will be this week. On Friday, a transgender girl is set to compete against California’s top female athletes in three events at the state track and field meet, which will be held over two days in Clovis, near Fresno.
Trump threat over trans athlete puts spotlight on California track meet

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Juliet Macur |Soumya Karlamangla

California has allowed transgender girls to participate in girls’ sports for more than a decade at schools, but the state’s approach has never been tested the way it will be this week. On Friday, a transgender girl is set to compete against California’s top female athletes in three events at the state track and field meet, which will be held over two days in Clovis, near Fresno.
Trump puts California state track meet in the transgender spotlight

1 week ago | sfexaminer.com | Juliet Macur |Soumya Karlamangla |Orlando D. Mayorquin

A pair of transgender girls were prepared to compete in the track meet of their lives two years ago. Both had qualified for the California high school track and field championships, arguably the most competitive state meet in the country. But along came the hecklers and harassers, protesting their running in the girls' category even though a 2013 state law made that possible. Online, the comments against the trans girls grew unrelenting and ominous. For their safety, they withdrew from the event.
Jewish Community in Kansas City Mourns a ‘Radiant Link’ for Peace

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kevin Draper |Juliet Macur

Share At college, at temple and at the embassy where she worked, Sarah Milgrim was known for bringing people together.“Sarah was a link, a powerful, radiant link,” Rabbi Stephanie Kramer told a synagogue overflowing with mourners on Tuesday in Overland Park, Kan., just days after Ms. Milgrim was one of two Israeli Embassy workers killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington.Standing near the casket draped with an Israeli flag, as hundreds watched online, the rabbi added that Ms. Milgrim had...
Jewish Community in Kansas City Mourns a 'Radiant Link' for Peace

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Kevin Draper |Juliet Macur

Shooting Outside D.C. Jewish Museum At the funeral for Sarah Milgrim, who was killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington last week, the Israeli embassy aide was mourned as someone who wanted to help everyone. Sarah Milgrim was known for bringing people together, at college, at temple and at the embassy where she worked. At a synagogue overflowing with mourners and with hundreds watching online, those who eulogized her on Tuesday in Overland Park, Kan.

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