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Sports

When Soccer Wasn’t Such a Guy Thing

Women’s soccer in the U.K. goes way back in history. But at one point it was banned. By the time the ban was lifted, the damage had been done.

Ideas

Are We Done Asking Women About Imposter Syndrome?

Apparently not. We keep raising imposter syndrome with women, and worse, telling them they ought to have it.

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Sports

Could Advertising Be An Activist Tool?

How do you sponsor something that apparently nobody wants to see? You trick them into it.

An illustration shows a woman running a race. She looks back at other versions of herself as she runs.

Essays

The Pain and Joy of Not Running the Marathon

Sure, I can run a marathon. But I can also not. And maybe, just maybe, in a few years I’ll be able to.

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Paris 2024

I Love The Paralympics, But Let's Not Kid Ourselves

The Paralympics is always a wonderful spectacle—but let's be honest: they won't change anything for disabled people.

A black and white photograph of Ilona Maher being tackled by an opposing player in the Paris Olympics.

Sports

The Real Losers of the Paris Olympics Are the Stereotypes That Hold Women Back

Athletes at the Paris Olympics have challenged perceptions of what it means to be a woman in sport.

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Sports

What Happened to the ‘Most Equal Olympics in History’?

Statistically, Paris 2024 may be the most gender-equal games ever—but the first few days have proven that there’s a long way to go before true equality is achieved.

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Culture

The Unchecked World of Normalized Misogyny

Nick Kyrgios has been added to the BBC’s Wimbledon commentary roster. The move serves as a reminder that sexism is well entrenched.