Monthly Archives: March 2023

Russia’s war in Ukraine

Olesya Krivtsova speaks to CNN in Vilnius, Lithuania. (CNN)Olesya Krivtsova thinks it's because she was neither the first, nor the last, to criticize the war in Ukraine that she scared Russian authorities as much as she did.Her social media posts were neither particularly strident nor unusual, she told CNN, reflecting those of so many other…
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Being a woman in chess can feel ‘lonely’ says streamer Anna Cramling, as the game grapples with harsh truths

CNN  —  With multiple women coming forward about their disturbing experiences in the chess world, including accusations of sexual misconduct by a grandmaster, the historic game is having its own #MeToo moment. Popular online chess streamer Anna Cramling says she’s also had uncomfortable experiences during her career in the game. The 20-year-old, who boasts almost…
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