Megan Rapinoe

U.S. Women's soccer team captain Megan Rapinoe took her shot as one of 17 Americans awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House to call ...

Griner pleaded guilty earlier Thursday in a Russian court to drug charges, and could be sentenced to 10 years in prison. Both the State Department and the White House have decried the arrest and insist that Griner is wrongfully detained. The Phoenix Mercury center was playing in Russia for UMMC Yekaterinburg in the Russian Women’s Basketball Premier League during the WNBA’s off-season when she was arrested Feb. 17, and has been detained since.

US President Joe Biden presents US soccer player Megan Rapinoe with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, ...

Griner, who has been imprisoned in Russia since February, pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges earlier Thursday in a case that has further inflamed tensions between Moscow and Washington. Other award recipients included former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the nurse who was the first person in the United States to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, plus posthumous awards for Apple founder Steve Jobs and Republican senator and war hero John McCain. Washington – US soccer icon Megan Rapinoe paid silent tribute Thursday to a fellow sports star — basketballer Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia — during a White House awards ceremony.

Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is known as much for her Olympic gold medal as her activism, so it comes as no surprise that she was selected by President ...

It’s believed that Russia is holding Griner with the intention of releasing her in exchange for Viktor Bout, a.k.a. the Merchant of Death, who is currently imprisoned in the U.S. for arms dealing, according to The New York Times. “BG We Love You.” Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe is known as much for her Olympic gold medal as her activism, so it comes as no surprise that she was selected by President Joe Biden to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor.

Megan Rapinoe wore a suit honouring detained basketball icon Brittney Griner as she accepted the presidential medal of freedom.

“From what I understand she had to plea to keep the process of getting her home asap in motion.” The US Women’s National Soccer Team co-captain also spoke out on her Instagram story after news of Griner’s plea broke. Rapinoe paid a beautiful tribute to Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February, with her choice of outfit.

Trump fan Jenna Ellis called Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe 'fellow losers' in a tweet as they received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In 2017, she called on conservatives to put aside personal feelings towards members of the LGBTQ+ community. Jenna Ellis, legal advisor for the Trump Campaign and current senior advisor for Pennsylvania hopeful Doug Mastriano, called out the Olympians in a tweet as being “fellow losers” with Biden. This isn’t the first time Ellis has made controversial remarks.

On Thursday, soccer player Megan Rapinoe received the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the most prestigious civilian honor in the U.S. — and simultaneously ...

The ceremony took place on Thursday, the same day Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. “I am humbled and truly honored to be chosen for this award by President Biden and feel as inspired and motivated as ever to continue this long history of fighting for the freedoms of all people,” Rapinoe stated. On Thursday, soccer player Megan Rapinoe received the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the most prestigious civilian honor in the U.S. — and simultaneously paid tribute to detained WNBA star Brittney Griner. Rapinoe wore a cream blazer with the initials ‘BG’ and flowers embroidered onto the lapel.

As they and several others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest American civilian honor, Rapinoe wore a white pantsuit with the initials ...

Griner, who has been imprisoned in Russia since February, pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges earlier Thursday in a case that has further inflamed tensions between Moscow and Washington. US President Joe Biden “is going to do everything he can to make sure she gets home safely,” White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said in response to criticism from the basketball star’s family on the administration’s involvement. US soccer icon Megan Rapinoe paid silent tribute Thursday to a fellow sports star -- basketballer Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia -- during a White House awards ceremony.

Soccer legend Megan Rapinoe was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this week and took the opportunity to pay tribute to Brittney Griner in the ...

Rapinoe has spoken out in support of Griner in the past. In addition to helping the U.S. Women’s National Team take home two Olympic medals and two World Cup championships, she has become recognizable for her activism, particularly in regard to the LGBTQ+ community and gender discrimination. The athlete pled guilty yesterday, saying she packed oil cartridges in her suitcase by accident.

Washington and Rapinoe are among this year's recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Washington's films include "Malcolm X," "Philadelphia," "Glory ...

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Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis joined conservatives by taking to Twitter to slam President Joe Biden for awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to ...

They lowered the value of the medal of freedom, just awarding it to any bs political ally. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “Simone Biles won 19 World Championship Golds, 4 Olympic Golds and is the most decorated gymnast in US history. It is beyond outrageous. It is beyond disgusting. Tells us where his priorities and loyalties are,” another Twitter user said.

Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights, pay equity and the Black Lives Matter movement. She was recently awarded the Presidential Medal of ...

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