I accept Simone's apology for the personal attacks including the ones where she body-shamed me. I know she knows what this feels like. She's still the greatest female gymnast of all time.
A couple of things. Sports ARE inclusive by nature. Anyone can and everyone SHOULD play sports. Competition, on the other hand and by definition, is exclusive. So the idea of "competitive equity" is nonsensical.
Secondly, the boys are publicly humiliating the girls. To suggest that women and girls must be silent or ignore a boy who is PUBLICLY hurting or humiliating them is wrong. You can't have any empathy and compassion for the girls if you're ignoring when young men are harming or abusing them. I am not ashamed to be a voice for the voiceless.
Lastly, I agree with you that the blame is on the lawmakers and leaders at the top. Precisely why I'm suing the NCAA and support candidates who vow to stand with women. That's why I joined @realDonaldTrump at the signing of his Executive Order. I didn't see you there or championing this effort with your platform.
Women's sports can't be used as an excuse for girl's to center the feelings and validation of men and boys.
I welcome you to the fight to support fair sports and a future for female athletes. Little girls deserve the same shot to achieve that you had.
@Simone_Biles@Riley_Gaines_@Simone_Biles for you I wish a daughter! Then maybe you’ll understand the impact of your words on girls both young & old. Because clearly being a female means nothing to you. Sad and disappointing!
I’ve made thousands of ads in my career. Most of them for Levi’s.
I’ve never been more proud of an ad than this one. This little 30 second film shows what the culture is doing to girls. Telling them to sit down, be quiet, set their own rights aside. For boys.
Please watch.
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https://t.co/W4AC8MBFxM
All four women who have held the American Marathon Record since 1985, including the latest in the lineup: Emily Sisson! Emily ran 2:18:29 today to beat Keira D’Amato’s record by 43 seconds.
The @NYSPHSAA Central Committee approved following the National Governing body jewelry rule. Students will now be permitted to wear jewelry in cross country, track & field, swimming & diving, tennis, softball, baseball, volleyball (stud earrings), and gymnastics (stud earrings).