Isms: Views on life in rural America

Au revoir, Paris. See you in 2028, Los Angeles.

As the Olympics draw to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the competition storylines that captured my attention during the past two weeks.

Who wouldn’t be inspired by Simone Biles and her redemption tour? After withdrawing from Olympic competition four years ago, due to injury, her journey to this year’s podium was inspiring. Not only is Biles one of the most-decorated Olympic gymnasts of all time, her actions on the sidelines show why she is simply the best. Her enthusiasm for her teammates shined through and her approach to recognizing other com...