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Before Caitlin Clark and Dawn Staley…
This year's NCAA Women's Tournament was one of the highs of the game's history. But just 17 years ago viewers experienced something entirely different: a revered radio personality referring to an entire team by a racial slur.
Let’s Give Angel Reese Her Flowers
In today’s newsletter, we acknowledge a legend in the making. Plus Rebecca Carroll talks to model Cameron Russell about her new book and impossible beauty standards.
The Abortion Provider Treating Texans in Kansas
In today’s newsletter, reporter Susan Rinkunas talks to abortion provider Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi. Plus, a look at the new abortion ban coming out of Florida and a little good news for Olympics fans.
How the Media Excludes Trans Voices
In today’s newsletter, we take a look at how the media continues to fail trans people. Plus, a little bit of good news and our weekend reading list.