Being an activist is second nature in women’s sports, soccer star Megan Rapinoe says, because gender discrimination is an “endemic” in the industry. (hereandnow)
Just this week, the 34-year-old was named Sports Illustrated's"Sportsperson of the Year," making her only the fourth woman to win the award unaccompanied in more than six decades.As a co-captain on the U.S. Women’s National Team, she helped lead her teammates to claim theirRapinoe’s year was full of fighting moments, from her activism surrounding LGBTQ rights and equal pay — she and her teammates are suing U.S.
Receiving her Sports Illustrated award was met with mixed feelings, Rapinoe says. It’s “insane” that she’s only the fourth female athlete to win the coveted title in 66-years, she says.As she’s grown in the sport, and as a person, she argues she’s more of an activist than an athlete and feels passionate about encouraging people to vote and take an interest in politics.
“I think a Warren-Harris ticket would be fire. Talk about two super smart, sharp women who don't back down to anyone,” she says.
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