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.

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…