Lisa Liberty Becker
Cognoscenti contributor
Lisa Liberty Becker has written for The Washington Post, Boston Magazine, Sports Illustrated Women, The Boston Globe Magazine and other publications. She teaches at the Boston University College of Communication.
Recently published
The American women are crushing it — and it's a joy to watch
In Paris, the U.S. women have showed that women can do anything and be anything, writes Lisa Liberty Becker. It’s been such fun to admire these athletes’ perseverance and determination,...
The WNBA is mistreating its best hope — and it's making me mad
The WNBA is a whole lot more popular this season thanks to Caitlin Clark, writes Lisa Liberty Becker, who's been covering the league since 1997. But the league could lose...
We Need To Let Our Kids Fail, Even If They’re Ninjas
Youth ninja warrior is an unpredictable sport. But some parents can't bear to see their children struggle, writes Lisa Liberty Becker.