This week the identity of one of the internet’s most infamous bloggers was revealed. Belle de Jour, who wrote anonymously about her life as a highly paid call girl turned out to be Dr Brook Magnanti, 34, a research scientist in Bristol. Cue moral outrage and titillation – the favourite combination of the right-wing press. [...]
As you’re probably aware, reports emerged this week that following medical tests, South African runner Caster Semenya has been discovered to be biologically intersex. This follows weeks of speculation after her 800m victory at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin. On balance, I think these reports are probably true, if only because the International Association [...]
