Carl Lewis on Mitt Romney: ‘Some Americans Shouldn’t Leave the Country’
Mitt Romney has been making news as of late because of a gaffe he made in London, but now it’s gotten so bad that even Olympic great Carl Lewis is taking shots at him. When asked whether he thought the city was ready to host the Olympics, Romney was skeptical. “It’s hard to know just [...]
Abuse of Workers Triggers Global Boycott of Hyatt Hotels
On Monday, the AFL-CIO, NFL Players Association, NOW, and a large group of labor rights organizations announced a boycott of the Hyatt hotel chain. According to a press release, the boycott stems from Hyatt’s “extensive abuse” of workers. In response to the abuse, labor activists are calling for “a week of protest activities atHyatt locations [...]
Saudi Arabia Is Now Going to Allow Women to Compete in the Olympics
KultureKritic.com Staff For the first time, Saudi Arabia will enter female athletes in the London Olympics according to a statement published on the embassy website. “The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking forward to its complete participation in the London 2012 Olympic Games through the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee, which will oversee the participation of [...]
Just Call Her a Hero, Veteran Loses Both Legs, but Works for Gold in the Paralympics
KultureKritic.com Staff Writer As an advocate for wounded servicemen around the world, Kari Miller is heading to London to go for the gold in the Paralympics. “I used to serve my country in the US Army, then I was hit by a drunk driver and lost my legs but that didn’t change a thing because [...]
