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Minnesota returns voting power to thousands. The question is whether they'll use it

A new law in Minnesota speeds up restoration of voting eligibility to the formerly incarcerated. Now advocates are fanning out to convince people to use those rights.

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Just 5% of women's players at Wimbledon have a female coach. The tennis tour wants to change that

Only six of the 128 women entered in singles at Wimbledon work with a female coach

The Independent UK

Saudi money could be headed to tennis next. Is it about sportswashing, women's rights or both?

Tennis appears set to follow the path of golf and other sports by doing business with Saudi Arabia and its $650 billion sovereign wealth fund

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‘You’re able to vote now’: Minnesota Democrats pass raft of progressive reforms

The state was one of a few to secure a Democratic trifecta in 2022, and since then has passed abortion rights along with voting rights and democracy reform legislation

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia is being considered by the women's tennis tour for possible business

Women’s tennis is looking into the possibility of getting into business with Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

People with felony convictions can now vote in Minnesota; secretary of state celebrates

People are celebrating Minnesota’s new law that restores voting rights to people who have left prison

The Independent UK

Tennis’s support for Peng Shuai has turned to dust with WTA’s China U-turn

The power of money has won out again as the game’s ruling body has decided to depart from its previous principled approach

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Women’s tennis events to make China return after Peng boycott

WTA gives up on its boycott, making little progress on the situation that prompted it to move tournaments out of China.

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WTA ends China boycott but vows not to ‘let Peng Shuai be forgotten’

Tournaments will again be held in the country this autumn for the first time since early 2020.

The Independent UK

Why is women’s tennis China boycott over Peng Shuai ending?

The women’s professional tennis tour is ending its suspension of tournaments in China that was initiated in late 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being

The Independent UK

Women's tennis tour ends Peng Shuai-inspired China boycott

The women’s professional tennis tour will return to China later this year, ending a boycott instituted in late 2021 over concerns about the safety of former player Peng Shuai after she accused a high-ranking government official there of sexual assault

The Independent UK

WTA to Return to China, Despite Uncertain Status of Peng Shuai

The tour is reversing its demand for a transparent investigation into Peng’s sexual assault allegations.

Sports Illustrated

Tennis resumes in China without Peng Shuai resolution

The WTA suspended all tournaments in China after Peng Shuai’s disappearance from public view

The Independent UK

ITF resumes tennis in China with no word on Peng Shuai

The International Tennis Federation will play tournaments this year in China

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Svitolina Criticizes ‘Useless’ WTA amid Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian players do not get enough support from women's tennis governing body WTA amid Russia's invasion of their country, Elina Svitolina said on Tuesday. Svitolina, back on the tour at the Charleston Open after a maternity break, spoke to support fellow Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko, who said she withdrew from…

Sports Illustrated

Peng Shuai’s Condition Is Still Unknown. And the WTA Will Soon Have to Choose: Principle or Profit?

The tour has effectively boycotted China since she went missing 17 months ago—but key decisions on the future schedule loom.

Daily Mirror

Russian Daniil Medvedev "sorry" for Ukrainian stars as tensions rise at Indian Wells

Russian player Daniil Medvedev has spoken out on the issue dividing the sport after setting up a semi final clash with Frances Tiafoe at the Indian Wells Masters

Sports Illustrated

Why a Recent WTA Private Equity Deal Isn’t Necessarily Bad for Women’s Tennis

Jon Wertheim weighs in on the new deal, Seb Korda’s status and the return of the Hopman Cup.

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Swiatek Calls for More Support for Ukrainian Players

World number one Iga Swiatek has called for more support to be offered to Ukrainian players on the women's tour after Lesia Tsurenko said she withdrew from her match against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells due to a panic attack. Tsurenko said the attack was triggered by a chat…

The Independent UK

Lesia Tsurenko had ‘panic attack’ after chat with WTA chief left her ‘shocked’

Tsurenko said she was “absolutely shocked” by comments from Steve Simon about tennis’ response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Ukrainian star withdrew from clash against Belarusian opponent due to "panic attack"

Lesla Tsurenko was set to take on Belarusian opponent Aryna Sabalenka at the Indian Wells Masters, but the 33-year-old pulled out of the arranged match on Sunday

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The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

The Guardian - US

Top state officials push to make spread of US election misinformation illegal

Advocates insist proposed laws will not affect first-amendment protected speech, amid swirl of misinformation around elections

Tribune News Service

Barring felons from voting is not unconstitutional, Minnesota high court rules

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that barring felons from voting doesn't violate the Constitution, a long-awaited decision that arrived just as the DFL-controlled Legislature is preparing to change the law.

The Independent UK

Australian Open offers reminders that sports reflect society

Tennis, in particular, and sports, in general, can’t help but reflect society

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