No nick yet writes "This story appeared in the newspaper where I work. I know the person in the story who is named as a friend of the man arrested. He was with the accused when he was arrested. They were returning to the guy's apartment, with slushies in hand, and found it surrounded by the Crisis Response Team. The guy goes up to a cop and asks what was going on and they tell him there is a guy in an apartment with a rifle - him! The cops had evacuated the building and blocked off the street and then held a four-hour stand-off with an empty apartment. Why? Someone phoned the police and told them he was holding a woman hostage with a rifle. Coincidentally, he had an argument with his girlfriend that morning. So even though the call was a false alarm and there was no victim they arrested him anyway and then went into his apartment and seized his rifle."

Anon user writes: "Despite a decade of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his mother, Darius never gave up on his dream to be reunited with his father.

Darius and his father told their story on His Side with Glenn Sacks to commemorate Equal Parents Week (September 22-28), an international week of recognition of children's right to both parents. To listen to the show, go to His Side"

Ray writes "Friends:

I just heard a news report wherein Democrat, Carol Mosley Braun formally announced her candidacy for President, and blamed the problems of the world on men. She has garnered an endorsement from N.O.W., and has stated that she wants to bring women's issues front and center. She is getting a lot of press for her women's issues.

The only question we need ask now is, "Who is the men's rights candidate for President in 04?" I'm running in 08 against Hillary, but we need to take the "bull" by the horns in 04.

My campaign motto in 08 will be either,

VOTE MEN'S RIGHTS,
OR BE PILLORIED BY HILLARY

or

EQUAL JUSTICE
IN EVERY FAMILY

or

END THE
FEMICRAT
CONSPIRACY
AGAINST AMERICA

My motto for today is LET'S NOT WAIT 'TILL 08.

"A laptop in every pot,"
Ray"

TLE writes "Did you see the CBS report on sexual harassment of men by women? The HR department of course ignored this guy's complaint and said he must have brought it on himself! Bet that Kristen Carmen was surprised to see herself on the national news!"

Mangesh writes "This is a short piece from the Indian newspaper Telegraph on how DV laws are unfair to men, and the proposed changes in Indian DV laws to restore the balance. On the whole, it's a male positive article.
"

Our very own Steve Imparl has written an incredible piece regarding Depression. His description may be of every man. That reaching out from depression is not a crime of shame. Showing those who have walked down that road may help others. His story is here.

Matt writes "NCFM-DC was present at the Olde Town Gaitherburg Day Fair in Gaithersburg, MD, which was attended by thousands of DC-area residents.

We had a table set up and passed out hundreds of fliers and leaflets. We were met with a variety of reactions, some supportive, others dismissive- but no pies in the face or shrill screaming from enraged
feminists. :)

It was a great success. Getting the word out is the name of the game; public outreach is well worth the effort!!

HUZZAH!!

Matt Campbell
VP/Treasurer, DC chapter"

Luek writes "So you think marital rape is a joke and you would never be accused of or convicted of it? Read on and go to this site for some sobering reflection:

http://www.ncfm.org/will.htm

WILLIAM HETHERINGTON is in a Michigan prison on a Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) conviction. His wife claimed that he had raped her. The case was a matter of "he said/she said". Wil has been in prison, now, for more than 14 years. During all of that time he has consistently maintained his innocence."

Sometimes we see a lot of issues in society that has men at disadvantages. I thought I would write an article and post something that could give men some advantages and some good attitudes in the dating arena. I know our current climate has some men avoiding women but it's meant to be fun and light hearted and I think it has some good strong advice. Enjoy. Read Here

The Star Online wrote today that...



"A Swiss bodybuilder will be charged with multiple felonies for allegedly proposing a US$3mil murder-for-hire scheme to kill the Colorado woman who accused Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant of rape, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said.



Charges to be filed tomorrow include four counts of solicitation to commit murder, two counts of solicitation to dissuade a witness, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, and one count of obtaining money, labour or property by false pretences, according to a statement released on Friday by Sandi Gibbons, a spokeswoman for the office."



Perhaps the movement needs to work on getting those passionate about the issues into pro-active solutions as a team instead of desperate, detrimental acts motivated by individual powerlessness?

Indystar.com writes...

"Prosecutor Carl Brizzi says the public would be better served if officials stopped the emergency releases and opted to pay fines of $40 a day for each inmate over the limit.

He opposes any plan to release accused domestic batterers.

"By keeping these people in jail, I'm doing my part to protect the women and children of this community," Brizzi said.

azcentral.com reports that...



" In the latest blow, the New York Times a longtime champion of women's rights, dismissed as "silly" NOW's decision to endorse the lone woman in the Democratic race.

"We have become a target," said Roselyn O'Connell, president of the National Women's Political Caucus, which joined NOW in endorsing former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun."

Luek writes "http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/6759366. htm

Here is a new blurp (it is 5th down on the list) about some banana headed woman who repeatedly called the football coach of Ohio State harrassing him.

What is good to note here is that she was actually arrested and charged with stalking and held in jail in lieu of a $105,000 bond. It looks like the DA did not laugh it off as the antics of just another harmless eccentric woman.

It is encourageing, however if this case ever goes to trial and she is convicted a feminized middle-aged male bastard in a black sheet will only give her mild probation and or a couple of hours community service. You can pretty well count on it."


Note: You do have to scroll a little to see the report. Also, the news on top about the Title IX suit is worth a look.

What is going over here? either this is bad satire, or Bettina Arndt showing signs of rabid man hating? to quote: "There is a very good reason that domestic violence is now taken very seriously, given the long history of men using physical force to intimidate women. The new rules are there for a reason. He has to get it, fair or not These are tough lessons. No male entitlement, no cock crows or strutting." What do you folks make of this? I think she's projecting her problems onto us....

The third annual national conference on domestic violence will be held on October 18 in Portsmouth, NH. The event is co-sponsored by the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and the Violence Intervention Program (NH's S.A.F.E. chapter). It is one of the only DV conferences I'm aware of that specifically focuses on male victims, and I have attended it since these annual conferences began. This year they have a very ambitious program with four separate workshop session tracks - check out the list of speakers at the DAHM web site, and register before Oct. 3 for a discount!