This week we salute the women of Team U.S.A.! Each of these Olympian’s is a #ChangeMaker. They have worked hard and endured so much to have the honor of representing our country in Rio. Thank you for the grace and poise in which you have showcased our great nation with your amazing talents! #DeclareYourAmbition #DeedsNotWords 

Wow! It’s 2016 and the sportscasters in Rio can’t seem to get through their commentary without comparing the female Olympians to their male counterparts, or discussing them in reference to their husbands and children. Sexist much? The Huffington Post

Did this really happen? Did female sportscaster Tamara Holder have an on-air discussion with two male hosts about whether or not female athletes should wear makeup? Refinery 29

We love the Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui! Not only is she an amazing athlete, she openly discussed having her period with a reporter when asked if she was feeling ill. In many parts of the world, menstruation is still considered a taboo subject. As feminist, it is important that we demystify these issues to remove the shame and discomfort that surround normal female bodily functions. The New York Times

Bravo to Lindy West who has come up with a few guidelines to help the media navigate the pressures of talking about female athletes without referencing their makeup or their husbands! The Guardian

Thank you Andy Murray for giving credit to where credit is due – namely the Williams’ sisters for being the first Olympians to win two medals in tennis. Mic

A Cambridge University Press study on gender and language in Olympic sports writing determined that male athletes are discussed in the press two to three times more often than their female counterparts; and those discussions on female athletes are disproportionately focused on the appearance, clothes and personal lives of women over their athletics ability. #SexismIsReal Bustle