Opinion: Amy Schneider wins $1 million on 'Jeopardy!' -- and respect for trans Americans [View all]

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I have enjoyed watching Amy. She is amazing

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Amy Schneider has won more than $1 million on “Jeopardy!” in an incredible 28-game victory streak. It’s yet another milestone for “Jeopardy Amy,” who is undeniably one of the best players in the show’s history and has become one of the most famous trans women in America.
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She now holds the record for most consecutive games won by a female player (surpassing Julia Collins’s 20-game win streak in 2014) and the most money ever won by a female contestant (surpassing Larissa Kelly’s $655,930 in prize money). She currently ranks fourth overall in “Jeopardy!” history for consecutive games won and highest winnings in regular-season play.

It’s unfortunate that some people have fixated on Ms. Schneider’s appearance rather than her amazing achievements. There should not be any controversy about Ms. Schneider being called the most winning woman ever on “Jeopardy!" She identifies as a woman and has been referred to with female pronouns for her entire run on the show.....

It’s time for America to move beyond prejudices about trans people. Ms. Schneider didn’t ask to become a trans icon. She wants to be judged for her talents, just like everyone else.