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Simone Biles (left) and her US team celebrate after winning gold in Paris. Natacha Pisarenko/AP Photo

August 2, 2024

From ‘teenage pixies’ to a grown woman’s domain – Olympic gymnastics is finally evolving for the better

Brigid McCarthy, La Trobe University

There may be a silver lining to recent harrowing controversies in the world of gymnastics – older athletes are now making their presence felt.

Thousands of Americans, including James Kretschmer, say they experienced sexual abuse as Boy Scouts. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

February 24, 2020

By filing for bankruptcy, the Boy Scouts may compensate more survivors of sexual abuse

Pamela Foohey, Indiana University

This reorganization may provide roadmaps for other nonprofits to follow if they face abuse allegations in the #MeToo era.

Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast the world has ever seen – but she is also unlike any other athlete the sport has known. Noushad Thekkayil/EPA

October 3, 2019

Friday essay: from delicate teens to fierce women, Simone Biles’ athleticism and advocacy have changed gymnastics forever

Ella Donald, The University of Queensland

Simone Biles enters the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships already with the most all-around gold medals ever. The greatest of all time, she has changed the sport forever.

Tom Stewart fought to bring the sexual abuse that he endured as a Boy Scout to light. AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

February 8, 2019

How bankruptcy can help USA Gymnastics and the Boy Scouts compensate more survivors

Pamela Foohey, Indiana University

These reorganizations may provide roadmaps for other nonprofits to follow if they face abuse allegations in the #MeToo era.

Larry Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison for his crimes. Should anyone else bear responsibility? AP Photo/Paul Sancya

January 31, 2018

What employers can do to stop the next Larry Nassar

Elizabeth C. Tippett, University of Oregon

Employers like Michigan State play a critical role in protecting people – or not – from abuse by people on their payroll.

Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman speaks at the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar. Reuters/Brendan McDermid

January 30, 2018

Nassar’s abuse reflects more than 50 years of men’s power over female athletes

Anne Blaschke, College of the Holy Cross

Laws like Title IX are supposed to shield athletes from abuse. But lax enforcement allows sports organizations to protect perpetrators over athletes.

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