A dark history

Hello, from the other side! ThinkProgress has a new look, and we invite you to check it out. Top reads: The legal loophole that allows clergy to hide child sexual abuse is horrifying -- and it's already impacted too many victims. Olympic fever: The Olympics are here, and we are bringing you all the highlights. First, a look at the painful history of women's gymnastics in the United States -- and its progression from prejudice to greatness. Plus, meet the female Muslim fencer who has harsh words for Donald Trump. Elsewhere, homophobia stirs in women's soccer -- Team USA endured an anti-LGBTQ slur in Rio. Outside of the stadiums, other stories also remain untold: we must not forget the workers who died to ensure the Olympics happened. The Legal Loophole That Allows Clergy To Hide Child Sexual Abuse Muslim Fencer On Team USA Takes Down Donald Trump America's Painful Journey From Prejudice To Greatness In Women's Gymnastics Women's gymnastics in the United States has long catered to white women. But thanks to some extraordinary talent, that trend is slowly being reversed...(read more) Homophobic Slur Hurled At Female Soccer Players In Rio Don't Forget The Construction Workers Who Died Making The Rio Olympics Happen Eleven workers have died on the job during construction for the Rio Olympics since January 2013 — and there's no sign conditions improved in the last few days...(read more) ThinkProgress | Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H ST NW | Washington, DC 20005 Contributions to Center for American Progress Action Fund are not tax deductible Donate | Manage Email Options | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us.