D&D Rule Changes Involving Race and Identity Divide Players
The role-playing game replaced “race” with “species” and divorced several character traits from biological identity. Some longtime players are upset (as is Elon Musk).
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Authorities believe ‘multiple people are involved’ in New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 – latest updates
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The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice
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Batting Around: Predicting the next five years of MLB, from best player and team to most significant change
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PSU D relishes thwarting Jeanty's record pursuit
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Latest details on New Orleans truck attack, suspect's identity, effect on Sugar Bowl
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US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
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New Orleans Attack on New Year’s Turns Celebration Into Terror
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Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups
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