- 1. How the US Criminal Justice System Failed Olympic Gold Medalists: the Botched FBI Investigation of Former Team USA Doctor Larry Nassar
- (Feminism)
- ... win at the 2012 London Olympics; however, she was met with silence and disdain from agents. Maroney states, “I began crying at the memory over the phone, and there was just dead silence. After that minute ...
- Created on 24 September 2021
- 2. Caster Semenya Will Have To Suppress Her Testosterone Levels To Compete — Here's Why That's Messed
- (Feminism)
- Caster Semenya, a two-time South African Olympian and national treasure, is being forced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to suppress her levels of testosterone, deeming it too high for a woman ...
- Created on 02 May 2019
- 3. This Man Was The Donald Trump Of Women's Socce
- (Living)
- ... Soccer league folded in 2012, largely due to the ongoing legal issues with Borislow. When asked about Borislow at the 2012 London Olympics, Wambach told ESPN, "It's not always going to be easy. And it ...
- Created on 01 November 2017
- 4. The 2020 Olympics Will Have More Women Athletes Than Ever Before
- (General)
- ... 5% increase from the London 2012 Games, which recorded that 44.2% of women participated. Last year’s Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recorded 45.6% of women participation. The executive board ...
- Created on 15 June 2017
- 5. Mel B's Case Shows That Domestic Violence Can Happen To Any Woma
- (Feminism)
- ... in August of the same year, the day after performing at the London Olympics, he punched her with a closed fist and pulled her across the carpet. Mel B. writes that her face 'actually scabbed over the rug ...
- Created on 05 April 2017
- 6. The Best Part About The Olympics Is The Sex Stories
- (Entertainment)
- ... ordered that year. In London in 2012, the Grindr app crashed when the Olympic athletes arrived. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte said: “My last Olympics, I had a girlfriend — big mistake. Now I’m single, so ...
- Created on 05 August 2016
- 7. Women In The Olympics: Rio 2016 Edition
- (Living)
- ... there have been some impressive improvements since London in 2012. Let’s take a look at what has and has not changed in the past four years for women in sports around the world. Serena Williams Tennis ...
- Created on 06 July 2016
- 8. 13 Moments That Made Us Want To Hang Out With Queen Elizabeth
- (Feminism)
- ... 5. The Queen has owned over 30 corgis in her lifetime. Jealous? 6. QEII redefines what it means to be a Bond girl. In the 2012 London Olympics, the Queen starred in a clip for the opening ceremony ...
- Created on 21 April 2016
- 9. “Suffragettes” To Descend On Parliament
- (Feminism)
- UK feminists are taking a dramatic stand for women’s rights. On October 24, Dr. Helen Pankhurst, granddaughter of suffragette leader Sylvia Pankhurst, will lead a mass Feminist Lobby of Parliament. She ...
- Created on 08 October 2012
- 10. Topless Protestors Start a Feminist Boot Camp
- (Feminism)
- ... promoted anorexia and bulimia amongst women. Four FEMEN protesters were also arrested at this past summer Olympics in London when they were protesting the International Olympic Committee's support of what ...
- Created on 02 October 2012
- 11. Gender, Girls, Women, and That Olympic Stadium
- (General)
- The London Olympics will perhaps always be remembered for its record-breaking feats and for its historically –based opening ceremony (give Britain a break for its industrial revolution skit, it's really ...
- Created on 13 August 2012
- 12. The Olympics Get Gold in Internet Gags
- (General)
- The London Olympics are coming to a close. After all that excitement and preparation, it’s pretty crazy that it’ll be done in just a few days. Luckily, we saw some amazing athletes rise to the occasion ...
- Created on 09 August 2012
- 13. Congrats Gabby Douglas: America's Golden Girl
- (Feminism)
- Gabby Douglas has it all. She's adorable, amazingly talented and is now a two time gold medal winning gymnast. Douglas is basically America's newly crowned sweetheart and she definitely deserves the ...
- Created on 02 August 2012
- 14. Fearless Saudi Arabian Olympic Athletes Called 'Prostitutes' On Twitte
- (General)
- ... time at the London Games to “appease the clerics”. They are forbidden from taking part “in mixed games” and must “dress up conservatively,” among other things. In addition, their inclusion in the games ...
- Created on 31 July 2012
- 15. Go for the Olympic Gold With Etsy Accessories
- (Style)
- With the Olympic Games in full swing, there’s no shortage of gaudy gear that the blogosphere keeps urging us all to stock up on. Decking out your apartment in red, white, and blue can be spirited and ...
- Created on 31 July 2012
- 16. Paloma Faith Passes on the Olympic Torch...In Style, of Course
- (Style)
- British singer Paloma Faith showed that even if you're not an athlete, you can win a gold medal for style on Saturday when she carried the Olympic torch through East London. She donned six-inch fire truck ...
- Created on 26 July 2012
- 17. The Olympics Just Got A Whole Lot 'Spice'-ie
- (Music)
- Even though it David won’t be competing in this year’s Games, it seems a Beckham will still be a star at the 2012 London Olympics this August. In June, we reported about The Spice Girls reuniting for the ...
- Created on 24 July 2012
- 18. Inspiring Sports Collages by Jens Ullrich
- (Arts)
- As the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games gets closer and closer--and the internet continues to buzz with anticipation--it seems like the perfect time to discover these incredible sports-themed ...
- Created on 23 July 2012
- 19. Saudi Arabian Women Will Participate in the London 2012 Games
- (General)
- Though it's long overdue, this week we can celebrate the announcement that, after years of international pressure, Saudi Arabia will most likely send female athletes to the 2012 Olympic games in London. ...
- Created on 22 March 2012
- 20. The First U.S. Women’s Boxing Team
- (Feminism)
- ... later, women are heading to London. “About Time” centered around Claressa Shields, 16, Alex Love, 22, and Tiara Brown, 23, in the month before they would compete in trials outside of Spokane, Wash. After ...
- Created on 08 March 2012
