frank h writes "I submit this because it is useful for us to be aware of what's going on in the international arena on "women's rights" and because the Bush administration has done something (small though it may be) to tame the American representation thereto. We could all agree that CEDAW has no reason to exist, but then again, it DOES exist and the U.S. needs to pay attention. In the world of women's rights, I'm afraid the world, lead by the women of the European Union, is against us. Mighty steep odds, I'd say. I guess they better go get help!! :-)"

While browsing a men's web ring, I came across this site about Men's Issues In Israel and I found it to be interesting, to say the least. While some of you might find it a bit "personal" I think it's worth finding out what men's issues are like in other countries. There's some more stuff at the Prisoners Of Zion webpage if you're still interested. It's a pity there's not more masculist sites focusing on men's issues in specific countries.

nagzi writes "Those of us in Canada should tune into Bravo! on Thursday night at 7:30pm EST. On
BookTV they will be talking with one of the authors, Katherine K. Young, of "Spreading Misandry." This book is getting a lot of attention, and its seems like mostly positive at that. Unfortunately Chapaters is still sold out. :("

Anonymous User writes, "Something's been nagging at me. Lynn Johnston's For Better or For Worse comic depicts a guy being beaten up by two girls (one of whom is one of the main characters). Admittedly he was being a cad and dating both of them, but I don't think violence should be tolerated regardless. Am I being too alarmist by submitting this? No matter how I look at it it seems like Johnston's saying Domestic Violence is okay as long as the person is bad." Or male - does anyone really think she would depict two men beating up a woman that was two-timing them?

shawn writes "This
article
is about the shortage of men in college. In particular, it discusses the disparity between the number of black men and black women on campus. Of course, the article isn't about the obstacles and issues that prevent African American and other men from obtaining a higher education. No. It seems that women are the real victims of this educational shortfall because they can't find enough men to date. This article is interesting because: 1) it illustrates how the news media exclusively focuses on women even when it's clear that men are the ones with the problem; 2) it's another indication that women are reluctant to consider less educated men who do not have good jobs."

Tonight's Mensactivism.org on-line chat will be on the topic of what we can do individually to help increase the numbers of participants in the men's movement. What kinds of outreach are appropriate and effective? How can we mix various techniques in order to bring a broad spectrum of men into the movement? How about younger men, in high school or college? And what about women - what kinds of reasons do they decide to speak out for men's rights? Stop by our chat room tonight at 9:30 PM EST and help us answer these questions.

Men's issues columnist Glenn Sacks has written this column, in which he profiles the "woman bashers" of the men's movement and warns against the men's and father's movement becoming too much like their enemies. It is said "choose your enemies carefully, for someday you'll resemble them." The men's and fathers' movement is gaining in strength and slowly making progress.  However, there is a disturbing fringe element whose woman-bashing very much resembles the vicious man-bashing which men and fathers have endured for the past three decades. It is important that men's and fathers' activists confront this fringe rather than turn a blind eye to it. Glenn also submitted this column about a new study which has found that women's studies is full of misrepresentations and myths.

New Hampshire is inching closer and closer to passing a bill which would establish a state Men's Commission, to study and advocate solutions to issues which negatively impact men as a gender. A full Senate vote on this bill is due any time now, and much of the reason I've been so negligent with Mensactivism.org lately is that I've been very caught up in doing local activism to help promote this bill. An article I wrote for the UNH school newspaper has been adapted for MANN and appears in the Read More section below. If you're a NH resident, please take a moment and write a letter in support of the bill. If you're not a NH resident, you can still write in support of the bill, and let NH Senators know that the country is eagerly hoping to see the success of a state Men's Commission.

Luek writes "The current anti-violence TV, radio and newspaper campaign that is specifically directed at young males to sensitize them early on about their supposed innate inclination to abuse defenseless and innocent females in their lives is being promoted by an organization in San Francisco, California called "The Family Violence Prevention Fund." Their website is here. This project was previously discussed and critiqued in this forum a couple of days ago. I just sent them an e-mail voicing my concern about their one sided and misandrous approach to resolving this very serious problem of domestic violence."

frank h writes "[President Bush] had appointed Gerald Reynolds to the Department of Education's Office if Civil Rights, the office responsible for enforcing Title IX and all of the draconian measures that have resulted in less-than-acceptable education for boys and the destruction of many boy's sports programs in high schools and colleges. Though Sen. Ted Kennedy was doing his best to block Reynold's nomination through parliamentary maneuvering, the President has appointed Reynolds in a recess appointment. The article is here. We need to write to Mr. Reynolds and keep him advised of the continuing assault on boys in education and scholastic & collegiate sports."

Equalitarian62 writes "It appears that the misandrist Maureen Dowd has written another anti-male editorial, (free NYT registration required) this time about Catholic priests. Dowd writes: "The vow of celibacy serves as a magnet for men running away from sexual feelings they are ashamed of. And the allegedly celibate society these men enter retards their sexual development, funneling their impulses in inappropriate directions." I believe that nuns take a similar vow. Would Dowd have described them in a similar fashion?"

Tony writes "There is a new report out about mens health. I have not read it all (its very long at 80+ pages) but from the opening pages it seems very good, acknowledging "Men's health is greatly ignored,.." You can click here to download the PDF file." The title of the report is In Their Own Right: Addressing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of American Men, and it is published by the Alan Guttmacher Institute.

warble writes "On March 23 at midnight, KCAL channel 9 aired an episode of Cheaters that I believe glorifies and condones violence against men. The name of the couple was Christian & Bret. It was about Bret being a cheating husband. What was disturbing were the three distinct alleged physical assaults on Bret by Christian. In addition, there was a police response where Bret was seeking protection from the DV. Cheaters helped Christian avoid arrest. The host pointed out that Bret wanted protection and was asking the police to have his wife arrested for DV. Further, Christian repeatedly brought into question the issue of child neglect. She was claiming that the child was suffering for want of formula. Clearly, the Child Protection Services should have been called and Christian arrested. However, I believe that the host of Cheaters.com obstructed justice. You can voice your protest at Cheeters.com, and you can write or call KCAL channel 9 in Los Angeles to voice your dismay at KCAL."

Garth writes "These two stories (one, two), describe the Kerkorkian child support battle. Lisa Bonder Kerkorkian is asking for $324,000 a month to support their 4 year old daughter. It has been shown, however, that she faked the DNA paternity test. Unfortunately, the husband signed a paternity document, which of course nullifies the fact that the girl is not his daughter. Also of note, he must pay half his wife's legal bill because she only has 12 million dollars, whereas he has 6.5 billion."

Marc Angelucci writes "Dear Abby on March 22nd printed a letter by Phil Cook of Stop Abuse For Everyone and she responded by admitting that domestic violence in not a gender issue but a human issue and that female-to-male violence is an "ugly, often ignored problem."" This is a good sign that the truth about domestic violence against men is starting to enter common knowledge.