How Junior Roller Derby Turned a Brutal Sport into a Safe Haven for Kids
Block. Jam. Repeat.From practice to tournament, host Jazmin Aguilera brings you inside an inclusive roller derby bootcamp where every kid – no matter their background, body type, or skill level – can lace up, roll out, and find their place on the track.Turns out, a violent, dangerous sport like roller derby is a prime environment for emotional growth while also being fun to play. Somehow the combination of self-policing and emphasis on emotional regulation keeps roller derby an inclusive and welcoming environment, skaters say. And it’s precisely because of that commitment that skaters can explore their inner fierceness and individuality. And isn’t that for everyone? Check out the full multimedia experience here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Never get into a car with an Elvis impersonator and other things I learned in Vegas: A Globe Magazine Feature
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Prostate cancer, Joe Biden, and me: A conversation with Mark Shanahan of Mr 80 Percent
Last week former President Joe Biden announced his prostate cancer diagnosis. Prostate cancer is the second deadliest cancer for men in the U.S. and is incredibly common. Boston Globe’s own Mark Shanahan knows that all too well. He was also diagnosed with it back in 2013 when he was 48 years old. His experience from diagnosis to cancer-free was the subject of a Boston Globe podcast released in 2020 called Mr. 80%. In this episode, Mark and Jazmin talk about the Joe Biden news and about Mark's experience with this disease before featuring the first episode of Mr. 80%.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Voter Vibes: Immigration
In the second issue of Voter Vibes, a periodic check-in with a wide range of New England voters about the second Trump administration, we asked a group of New England voters what they really think about President Trump's immigration policies. This is what they said.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Voter Vibes: The Economy
Introducing Voter Vibes, a periodic check-in with a wide range of New England voters about the second Trump administration. First up: How's the economy doing?We asked 14 New Englanders what they really think of the Trump-era economy. This is what they said.Check out all the respondent's answers here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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