The Olympics are less than three weeks away and over this past weekend we saw three big headlines, all having to do with restrictions that have primarily affected women of color and intersex people. And it’s left many fans wondering who these Olympic rules are actually serving.

• And, infighting in the Vice President’s office.
• Plus, Noah Feldman -- and you -- on what freedom means in America now.

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