On June 23, Title IX — a civil rights law forbidding discrimination based on sex — turns 50. And with the half-century that has ensued since the passing of the statute, there is certainly progress to celebrate. In these four articles, The Michigan Daily Sports Writers evaluate how Title IX has progressed and evolved, while still leaving more work to be done. ➡️ “50 years of Title IX: progress and potential” by Lindsay Budin In 1972, at the time of the legislation’s passing, Michigan offered 13 varsity sports — all of which were men’s teams. It was clear: many people didn’t believe women belonged in sports. Today, the increase of women’s participation in sports at the collegiate level is a sign of progress, but with 50 years of Title IX in effect, changes beyond participation numbers have hardly been made. ➡️ “Task Force on Women in Sports shows that Title IX isn’t enough in Michigan” by Elizabeth Cushnir In 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer created the Task Force on Women in Sport...