going to be that person because the ‘most fifa wc goals’ graphic is inaccurate & needs to be adjusted to say ‘men’s world cup’. if the graphic title were true, it’d include Marta who has scored 17 World Cup goals, more than any other player (men’s or women’s)
mt. pleasant is a DC neighborhood treasure. each peach Market, bold fork books, nido wine shop, and ellē bakery/cafe all great spots, all within walking distance from each other. kinda jealous of folks who live there & sometimes miss my old stomping grounds in columbia heights.
Supriya’s essay was phenomenal but this paragraph in particular stood out. The bodies of non white women are policed to an unprecedented level. They are subjected to every humiliation that exists solely because of a culture war that is being forced upon us.
The nerdiest people you know are freaking out about niche a cappella musical theatre songs being sung by the most insane assortment of theatre turned tv/movie stars you can think of and I think that’s just beautiful
my friend Michael Waters wrote an entire book about sex testing in sports and its roots in the 1936 Olympics (famously used as a propaganda tool for Nazi Germany!) this is fascism, folks
Because of the 15th St bike lane, you can ride from Meridian Hill Park to the White House, from the Washington Monument to the Tidal Basin and all the way to Mount Vernon. It’s simply the best urban bike facility in the country and removing any part of it is a travesty
Hilary Knight: “It’s a great teaching point to really shine light on how women should be championed for their amazing feats. And now I sort of have to sit, or anybody has to sit in front of you and explain someone else’s behavior. It’s not my responsibility.”