Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2004-11-25 22:16
bandersnatch writes "An article on CNN mentions that half of adults infected with HIV (in sub-Saharan Africa) are women. Doing the math, that must mean that the other half are men, worthy the same awareness as the female statistic. However, as usual, men are only mentioned in this article as a scapegoat for the rising infection rate in women."
Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2004-11-25 22:15
Anonymous User writes "Celebrate Thanksgiving by thanking your favorite mactivist for his or her efforts in fighting anti-male bigotry and anti-male laws. I'd like to thank Ray, a regular right here on this site. As anyone who visits this site knows, Ray is a courageous and tireless fighter for men's basic human dignity. He drives a truck that shows the world the signs they need to see. He makes male-positive t-shirts and has given some for free to homeless persons. He's a deligent letter-writer on behalf of justice for men. In short, he's a real man, a guy fighting for a better life for all of us. THANKS RAY!!!"
Submitted by Adam on Wed, 2004-11-24 19:18
AngryMan writes "This page contains many links on the subject of manipulation and violence by women, lots of facts as well as information on how to protect yourself."
Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2004-11-24 02:16
OldManSenile writes "Dang, Where does it end. Check this article out.
A mother with a history of postpartum depression and psychosis cuts her childs arms off. She went through a 7 month investigation for alleged abuse in the past and the children services said she was fine.
Click "Read More" for more...
Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2004-11-24 01:32
Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2004-11-24 01:31
Cain writes "
The Queensland Government has ordered an investigation into why a six-year-old boy was suspended from school after being accused of sexual harassment.
The Year 1 student was sent home this week after he poked a female classmate on the bottom."
Story here
Submitted by Adam on Tue, 2004-11-23 03:42
Dr. Dan writes "A study in Australia found that men take more narcotics than women even when the pain level is the same. "Men's reputations as being big softies when confronted with pain could also help explain the result," said Prof. Mari Botti, the woman who chairs the research unit where the study was done.
Isn’t it tiresome that when men complain about pain, we’re babies or "softies," but when we tough it out, we’re harangued for just trying to be macho?"
Submitted by Adam on Mon, 2004-11-22 22:34
AngryMan writes "A woman plotted to kill her husband, a marine serving in Kuwait, by getting her lover, another marine, to fake a terrorist attack. She had planned to make money from talk shows afterwards. She got 7 years, the lover 25. Story here"
Submitted by Adam on Mon, 2004-11-22 19:30
Anon user writes "Blue Ribbon Prostate Initiative
I was watching "Deborah Norville Tonight" on MSNBC today (11/18) and saw a story about a prostate cancer awareness advertising campaign. The story focused on whether or not the ads were "appropriate" for children to view because of their slogans. (Of course, I don't think that similar ads for breast cancer awareness would be "inappropriate".)
Julie Lewit-Nirenberg, the President and CEO of the Blue Ribbon Prostate Initiative (BRPI), mentioned that prostate cancer awareness is important enough to justify the campaign that could save the lives of 30,000 men a year.
She also pointed out that prostate cancer is as dangerous for men as breast cancer is for women, something that MRAs already know, but it was the first time I saw something like this mentioned in the mainstream media. The BRPI was only formed a few months ago, and from what I saw on their web site, it looks promising!
From the BRPI web site:
"The Blue Ribbon Prostate Initiative was started by women who are veterans of the breast cancer wars. For several reasons, some of them selfish:
* We want our men healthy and able to perform.
* We want them alive.
* We have seen what the power of driven women can do.
* We have seen what information and ingenuity can do.
* We believe that saving men's lives is as important as saving women's lives."
Submitted by Adam on Mon, 2004-11-22 00:39
bharati writes "The abbaas Mastan Duo are planning a release of the film "Aitbaar" here
This is loosly based on the trials and Tribulations of Kobe Bryant though it will be Indianised by having Songs and Dances In words of Abbas "Basically, it is about how a woman can destroy a man’s career by accusing him of sexual harassment. We have taken the idea from famous cases that hit the headlines - like the Kobe Bryant case, the South African judge accused of rape in Mumbai and other fairly frequent examples where women in corporate houses have accused men of sexual harassment. In some of these cases, men often turn out to be victims".
I think it would be a good watch given the fact that Abbas Mastan have produced really good movies in the past. It is due to be released soon."
Submitted by Adam on Sun, 2004-11-21 22:35
AngryMan writes "The UK govt announces additional funding to deal with DV against ethnic minority women.
"We are targeting domestic violence in general and that includes all women."
Story here"
Submitted by Adam on Sun, 2004-11-21 19:31
Ray writes "I keep seeing this really annoying Dell Computer commercial airing on TV stations. I just saw it this morning on the FOX cable channel in Los Angeles. In alternating scenes, a young man is sitting at his computer: playing cards, cutting and pasting his head on statues, crying at a scene of a dog running on the beach. He is then shown “rocking out” to music as he is uses drum sticks on the back of his chair to keep rhythm.
At this point a woman with blond stringy hair barges in and asks, “How are the bills coming?” Is this woman his wife or his mother? She could be either. The young man says, “okay” or something like that, the woman leaves, and he goes back to what he was doing. Moments later the woman barges back in again, this time hurling the door open with no regard for what, or who, is on the other side, and the young man says, “What?” In the final scene after Dell shows some of it product, the man is shown really rocking out, jumps on a chair and falls on the floor like a “big dufus.” "
More below.
Submitted by Adam on Sun, 2004-11-21 02:03
Scott Haltzman writes "
- DADS' GROUP PUSHES FOR FAIRNESS IN CUSTODY LAWS
Lowell Sun
November 14, 2004
By JULIE MEHEGAN, Sun Statehouse Bureau
BOSTON - Advocates for divorced fathers say they won their first fight by convincing voters that shared custody of children is a good idea.
Now, they hope to win over the state Legislature.
On Election Day, voters approved a non-binding question backed by Fathers & Families, seeking to reform custody laws. "This is a great step in the right direction for kids," said Ned Holstein, president of the nonprofit advocacy group. "We now have both the voters and
the researchers agreeing that the best thing for children is spending a lot of time with both parents."
Holstein and Garry said they will press to ensure family courts enter divorce proceedings under the assumption both parents want and are entitled to shared legal and physical custody."
Submitted by Adam on Sat, 2004-11-20 23:02
AngryMan writes "In another dramatic demonstration, the same Fathers4Justice protester who climbed Buckingham Palace and stood on the Queen's Balcony handcuffs himself to Children's Minister Margaret Hodge during a conference. Story Here"
Submitted by Adam on Sat, 2004-11-20 20:58
AngryMan writes "In Britain during WWI groups of feminists, including the great Pankhursts, used public humiliation to coerce men into enlisting in the army by presenting them with white feathers, a symbol of cowardice. Next time you hear a feminist complain about male aggression don't forget to remind her of this. Articles here and here."
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