publication date: Monday, April 16, 2012 (part of Spring 2012)

category: Controversy

clue: This Georgetown law student received a rare apology from Rush Limbaugh for personal attacks over her position on contraception funding.

explanation: After Fluke addressed Congress on the subject of insurance covering contraceptives, Limbaugh characterized her as a "slut" and "prostitute." Public outcry compelled him to apologize. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Aaron Shurtleff

The Modern Woman: 2012 has not been easy for women so far, as these five controversial ladies can attest. Each one made headlines, for better or worse, in the first few months of this year.

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