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Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Most athletes have chosen to shut up and dribble' over Gaza | Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Derek Silva

Many elite North American athletes have remained largely silent about Israel's widely criticized conduct in Gaza despite some notable individual protests and actions.
Women
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

WNBA All-Stars pressure league on CBA negotiations with warmup shirts

WNBA All-Stars advocated for increased pay and fair revenue sharing by wearing protest shirts during the All-Star Game.
Players are negotiating for better terms amid failed collective bargaining agreement efforts.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Stephanie Turner put on 12-month probation, taking break from USA Fencing career after refusing to compete against trans athlete

Stephanie Turner is stepping back from fencing due to controversy over competing against a transgender athlete.
Women in technology
fromwww.esquire.com
6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on Changing Sports Forever, Doing the Right Thing, and Life Off the Field

Bird and Rapinoe embody resilience and activism, showing how their sports careers paved the way for societal change.
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