Dan Lynch writes "It is my opinion that the men's movement should know everything it can about the media and how it works. A quote from an article I came across " If it's not on television, it never happened. Out of sight, out of mind."(May explain the voicelessness of men's issues). Now this article, about a 10 minute read, may not have identical opinions to everyone, but the framework of what the author is saying stands true. The Author shows the bass work of how television can develope mass opinions and how those opinions can translate into formalized thought control. Men feel more and more they are being reduced to a wallet or a slave in the menial sence. Their civil liberties being shortchanged. I think this article is certianly up for debate and a must read. "Jack Kerouac once noted," remarks the author, "while walking down a residential street at night, glancing into living rooms lit by the gray glare of television sets, that we have become a world of people "thinking the same thoughts at the same time."""

Anonymous User writes "BBC reports that the "Indian Supreme Court has ruled that anyone who inflicts fatal injuries to the testicles should face first-degree murder charges."

Serge"

Steve writes "This is a column I wrote for the Daily Orange, the college newspaper of Syracuse University. It is about the negative aspects of V-Day, the anti-male propaganda holiday originated by Eve Ensler that takes place on Valentine's Day at college campuses all across the country. "V-Day" is a misguided attempt to empower women through hateful statistics that furthers the men-as-abusers stereotype." Free registration is required to read.

Anonymous writes "A Boston Globe article addresses some positive health news for men: men are apparently living longer, and the gender gap among living senior citizens is narrowing. However, the article seems to more or less ignore the main reason to celebrate this news - namely, that men are living longer. Instead, it almost exclusively discusses the ways in which this would clearly benefit women. Great! If you are male, social "scientists" will celebrate your longevity - but only if doing so helps and assists your wife. Thanks for the concern! We've all heard it already - it's best not to be too much of a burden. (FYI, this article is very reminiscent of past articles that I have seen regardig the dearth of men on cellege campuses, focusing exclusively on how this reduces the "qualified" dating pool of men available for -you guessed it - women!) Here is the article. The author can be reached here: dembner@globe.com"

WORKING in Seattle writes "
As you can see from this link, Dodge has joined the male bashing league with a minivan billboard advertisement that states: "Gets more done than most husbands." Can you imagine the media firestorm and feminist backlash if the word Husbands was replace with Wives? Even better, how about a billboard with an advertisement from Playboy with the statement: "Get more pleasure than with your wife!" YOW!

No fewer than (2) of these billboard are within a couple of hundred feet of my workplace. It has several thousand, hard-working husbands who work everyday, year after year, to bring home the cash for their families. What's next for men if this can be put up by a major US corporation?"

jll1024 writes "

I found this article on AskMen.com. It's a letter and a response concerning male-bashing in the media. I think it's important to note that AskMen.com may be one of the web's most visited site concerning general men's issues, and that the reality of a feminized culture is being exposed by a mainstream media source.

Please write to AskMen.com and thank them and encourage them to continue writing without fear of women who fear men."

Doug writes "Clara Harris, the dentist who killed her husband after finding him with another woman, has been found gulity! It is interesting to me that in a case this clear it took over eight hours to reach that verdict. None the less, this is still a victory. Here's the link to a local news story." Here's also a link to the sentencing

Raymond Cuttill writes "We're hoping to revive the Masculist Anthology, originally proposed by Nightmist. We're looking to get men's writers to submit articles on issues ranging from divorce through education through male health through false accusations (to name but four) with a view to publishing later this year. Email us or join the chat, www.cyberManbooks.com Valentine’s Day – Friday 14th 2-12 Eastern (7-5 London)"

Ray writes "Cathy Young's new article appears on MND, and is about the alleged murder of Dr. David Harris by Dr. Clara Harris. Ms Young appears to take a reasonably objective and balanced approach to the story, and even goes so far in her closing sentence as to allude to this incident as domestic violence. That is something I have not noticed any other journalist do so far. One can only wonder whether the words contained in the heated debate on mensactivism over her last story (CA Rape Ruling) have had some influence over her balance and objectivity in this story. Hummm???"

westcoast writes "The BBC did a story on male victims of DV this inside out programme was on at 7:30 pm together with a follow up Radio programme at 10pm.
Mayor Ken Levingstone when asked about the 50/50 male/female violence figure said 'I do not believe it'
At last the BBC have raised awareness of this issue and showed a sympathetic point of view."

Just to let you know, it's the first anniversary of Cyberman Books this friday, and you're welcome to come along and chat with the regulars this friday. If you're interested, visit their homepage to find out more.

Anon User writes "On Valentine's Day 2003...American men and women often remain bitterly divided...Part of the division...is due to women's legitimate grievances. But much of it is also caused by men's resentment that the very real problems and disadvantages they face as husbands, partners and fathers have been ignored by the media, our lawmakers and by society as a whole. To achieve reconciliation between the genders, it is necessary to address men's grievances." Read the article at http://www.glennsacks.com/valentines_day_and.htm --Newsday (2/12/03)

The winner of the V-Day parody song contest has been released. Jack Kammer, a men's issues writer, sponsored this contest to find a good parody of the Wizard of Oz song, "If I only had a heart" to satirize the idea that women are the exclusive victims of violence and oppression, which is the main impetus behind changing Valentine's Day to "V-Day". The winning entry can be found here, and the second and third place winners on this page. Many thanks to everyone who participated - the contest was a lot of fun. Plus, the winner received $100 cash prize!

dave100254 writes "Register Guard/Editor's MailbagOn January 18th, the Swat Team killed my son, Guy Einer McClure. His life was really over when Crook County Circuit Judge George Neilson and the State of Oregon decided what he would pay in child and spousal support in June of 1999. He had no hope and no life after that. I really wish the laws could be changed. Sent in by Kathy McClure, Guy's mother." I wish I knew what to say here, but words fail me.

It makes sense to view with a bit of skepticism such precepts as those espoused in this essay. The article does, however, present some interesting facts about fundamental, cognitive differences between males and females. And it flies in the face of those genfems, who insist that such differences are purely social constructions.