brThirty Seven Years after Title IX Was Enacted, What Has Changed for Women’s Athletics? (Poynter Institute) brGirls made up only 7 percent of high school sports participants. Now, more than 40 percent of high school athletes are female, according to data from the National Federation of State High School Associations. briSource: www.poynter.org/ibrbrThe Overrated Unwinding (Forbes) brThere’s too much pessimism in David Brooks. briSource: www.forbes.com/ibrbrFormer Iran President at Center of Fight Between Classes of the Political Elite (New York Times) brAli Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, one of Iran?s wealthiest and most powerful men, is at the center of a fight for the future of the Islamic Republic. briSource: www.nytimes.com/ibrbrNew aeroplane seat designs give sleepy travellers more room (New Kerala) brMelbourne, June 23 : Sleep while you fly ? that’s the inspiration behind a new range of airplane seats designed by a British designer. briSource: www.newkerala.com/ibrbrElevating Hlophe is poor judgment (Mail and Guardian) brFour articles in last week’s edition of the Mail Guardian highlight the nature of the potential crisis facing the judicial system and with it the future of constitutional democracy. briSource: www.mg.co.za/ibrbrKeep your cool when you’re sweating for two (The Idaho Statesman) brBeing pregnant during the summer can be a special challenge, but you can maintain your health and comfort with the right steps. briSource: idahostatesman.com/ibrbrKey Australian Senator Condemns Proposed Pollution Laws (Insurance Journal) brAustralia’s ambitious plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions appeared doomed when a crucial senator said Monday he would not vote for the government’s proposed laws. Sen. Steve Fielding is one … briSource: www.insurancejournal.com/ibr