football

How Media Moved the Goalposts on Women's Football: An Excerpt from “Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League”

Women’s football had to take what media coverage it could get. What it got wasn’t good.

Super Bad: Busting the Myth of Super Bowl Sex Trafficking

Arresting those whose work is consensual is not “saving” them. Read more »

It’s Complicated Being a Feminist Football Fan

Jessica Luther talks about how she loves watching football—but thinks all the time about football culture’s attitude toward violence. Read more »

Tackling Patriarchy: Supporting Women’s Football Leagues

Women’s semi-pro football leagues are dying for fans and financial support. Read more »

Insult to Injury: Who’s Left out of the Picture When We Talk About Traumatic Brain Injury?

The issue of brain injuries caused by domestic violence is obviously less media-friendly than other angles. Read more »

No Voice For Victims: “Paterno” Is a Touchdown for a Disgraced Coach

Why the heck is anybody talking about Joe Paterno? Read more »

Sporting Chance: How CTE Takes the Biggest Toll on Athletes of Color

The media narrative around CTE puts a white patina on an issue that doesn’t affect all races equally. Read more »

On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Kate McKinnon Report

Never knew we needed it and now can’t live without it. Read more »

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