A Brief History of Roller Derby
August 13th, 2015 | by Em Dash
On the 80th anniversary of the birth of roller derby, we thought we'd share some of its fascinating history.
Browsing the "roller derby" Tag
Your Feet Are Fine: Female Bodies and Sports
July 8th, 2015 | by Em Dash
"I’ve heard it from pretty much every derby player I’ve ever talked to: 'My feet are so ugly...'"
Derby and Cancer
April 20th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Bettie Mercury shares how her bout of cancer brought her relationship with derby into question.
The Impact of Sexism in Roller Derby
April 1st, 2015 | by Punchy O'Guts
Because gender roles are so ingrained and reinforced, we are often not aware of how they impact us. They create expectations, unspoken rules, stereotypes, and oppressive behavior. Here's how Punchy O'Guts sees it in roller derby.
Sexual Harassment in Roller Derby Announcing
January 26th, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Emilie C. Samuelsen discusses a problem in the roller derby community
“Dissing” Derby: In Defense of ESPN
November 24th, 2014 | by Andy Frye
An alternate perspective on the ESPN "snub"
Derbylife Is Still Here for You
September 10th, 2014 | by Em Dash
Derbylife is still around--and it needs your help.
