Philly Roller Derby league turns 20 - here’s how the sport skated its way to feminism, anti-racism and queer liberation
Since its start in 1935, roller derby has evolved from a Depression-era fad to TV spectacle to an unabashedly feminist sport ...
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Roller warriors
It’s the ultimate girl fight. Women push and shove ... flashy outfits and — usually — fishnets. It’s roller derby. And unlike pro wrestling, the bruises and the sweat are all real.
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This roller derby player goes by the name Hebrew-Ham Lincoln
NEW YORK (JTA) — Dara Fineman may not be the only Jewish player in the Gotham Girls Roller Derby League, but she’s the only one who sports a Star of David painted over her eye. Her derby ...
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A Federal Judge Has Tossed Out a Lawsuit Defending a Trans Sports Ban in a New York County
Here’s How a Long Island Roller Derby Team Is Fighting a Trans Sports Ban in Their County The sweeping ban prevents trans girls and women from participating in any practice or competition at ...