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The Politics of Sex and Sport

Imane Khelif’s case reflects a broader historical pattern of empire projecting its unresolved anxieties about gender and sexuality onto “misfit” bodies and contexts.

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Butheina Hamdah
Feb 18, 2025
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Donald Trump’s final advertisement during his 2024 presidential election campaign appealed to perseverance, patriotism, and the revival of core American values. The one-minute ad features American cityscapes and Americans of diverse racial backgrounds and occupations, including military figures, construction workers, and police. The ad opens on a somber…

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