Article here. Excerpt:

'A museum in Australia is fighting to keep its exhibit women-only after a court ordered that men should be allowed entry under anti-discrimination laws.

Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art appealed on Tuesday to reverse the ruling, arguing it took "too narrow a view on women's historical and ongoing societal disadvantage" and how the Ladies Lounge can "promote equal opportunity".

The court issued its order in April following a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by New South Wales resident Jason Lau, who was denied entry into the lounge.

Kirsha Kaechele, the artist behind the lounge, has said she will challenge the ruling by making the space "compliant" with regulations.

The lounge, which contains some of the museum's most-acclaimed works - from Picasso to Sidney Nolan - has been closed to the public since the court's order.

Ms Kaechele's plans involve transforming the velvet-clad lounge into a women's toilet and a church - which she claims will allow it to continue operating as a women-only space under legal exemptions.'

Article here. Remember, selecting for boys is sexist and patriarchal, while selecting for girls is pregressive and an all-around positive! Excerpt:

'These patients are seeking not just choice. Many, like Amy, want daughters. The ability to act on that desire—an option mostly unheard of in the rest of the world—has sparked a small but growing trend in American family planning. It has expanded the concept of reproductive choice and bodily autonomy to for-profit procedures that will alter future generations. It speaks to a crisis in boys and lopsided expectations for daughters. And even among the people who are opting in, it’s creating concerns about the degree of control some parents are attempting to wield over a baby’s destiny—and whether they can ever really exert that control at all.
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Grace, a 31-year-old who works in human resources (I’m referring to her by her middle name), told me, “When I think about having a child that’s a boy, it’s almost a repulsion, like, Oh my God, no.”

Article here. Don't hold your breath waiting for the GSA to go co-ed. They'll go out of business before letting those icky boys anywhere near them. Excerpt:

'Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history in a bid to 'boost inclusion'.

The Texas-based organization is set to become Scouting America as it hopes to improve participation amid flagging membership.

The historic change is the latest in a series designed to take the troop into the 21st century, including allowing gay youth and welcoming girls throughout its ranks.

It comes as the organization is emerging from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims.

'In the next 100 years we want any youth in America to feel very, very welcome to come into our programs,' Roger Krone, who took over last fall as president and chief executive officer, said in an interview before the announcement.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'American men are opting out of the workforce at unforeseen rates.

For many, it's not an issue of not being able to find a job. They have simply opted out altogether. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found only 89 percent of working age men have a job or are actively looking for work. In 1950, that number was at 97 percent.

While the early 1950s saw around 96 percent of working age American men between the ages of 25 and 54 working full or part-time jobs, that proportion has now moved to just 86 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

And as fewer men financially support themselves, there are long-reaching economic and societal implications, experts say.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'The evolving definition of sex discrimination was a product of feminist advocacy. But that evolution always threatened—and continues to threaten—fundamental rights such as free speech and due process. By the subjective standards imposed under the DCL, "You look pretty today!" could qualify as Title IX sexual harassment if the statement is deemed hostile and affects someone's studies. So what happens, then, to free speech? And if students engage in sexual "hook ups" but later one student feels consent was lacking, are colleges equipped to investigate and adjudicate claims of criminal acts like assault and rape? What about protecting due process—such as the presumption of innocence and the right to see evidence—for those accused?'

Article here. Excerpt:

'I love being a guy.

My masculinity is something that I grew up being ashamed of expressing, growing up in a more conservative household. As a transgender man, I was in denial of it for a long time, and the day I decided not to be anymore felt like coming home from a decade-and-a-half shift of work where I could finally take off my shoes and rest. Nowadays, I take a lot of pride in the guy that I get to be and am growing into as well as the fact that being masc is no longer an evil, life-destroying specter looming over me.

All of the above are among the many reasons I refuse to get TikTok. A lot of more liberal spaces on the app — even (and especially) Queer spaces — tend to have very negative rhetoric around men and masculinity. Phrases like “kill all men” or “all men are trash” are common to hear while online. This has extended to in-person talking habits; if I had a dollar for every time I’ve had to grit my teeth and bear a friend saying something to this effect to my face, I might finally be rich enough to pay for law school.

Interesting article here. Doubt it's in your local library. Excerpt:

'HOWEVER! There is one series that was driven from bookstores, and by the late 90s was almost totally disappeared based purely on the... "feelings"... it generated in its readers. A fantasy series set entirely on another world with more or less nothing to say about politics back on earth, awakened... stirrings... in its readers so disturbing to the powers that be it had to be stopped.

The Chronicles of GOR by John Norman (Pen-name of Philosophy Professor John Lange)

Article here. Excerpt:

'With Ukraine desperate for soldiers to reinforce its crumbling defenses against Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian embassies have temporarily suspended consular services for fighting-age men, placing new pressure on them to go home to fight.

The suspension of citizen services, such as passport renewals, is intended as a preliminary step to a new mobilization law that will go into force on May 18. It will require all men ages 18 to 60 to update their personal information with a local draft office within 60 days.

Martial law, in effect since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, prohibits men ages 18 to 60 from leaving the country. But many men who were afraid of being sent to the front have fled. Thousands of others were already living abroad. Now, all of them face pressure under the new rules, which could restrict their movements.'

Article here. Slap on the wrist. Excerpt:

'Two women who kidnapped an innocent victim before driving her to a secluded area and beating her have been jailed.

Bitterly jealous Nadia Gubran, 21, plotted to kidnap a nursery nurse after she suspected she had been exchanging Snapchat messages with a man she herself was interested in.

Gubran recruited best friend Alya Dahshan, 21, and Layla Obad, 20, to carry out the ambush at around 6pm on March 21 last year.

The gang tracked the 23-year-old victim to her place of work, and followed her in Gubran’s Volkswagen Golf as she made her way down Hartington Road, Liverpool.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'Anthony Albanese will ban 'deepfake' and artificial intelligence pornography as part of a $925million bid to combat the shocking rise in violence against women.

The Prime Minister convened a National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday following a surge in women being allegedly killed by men known to them since the start of 2024.

Speaking immediately after the meeting with the nation's state and territory leaders, Mr Albanese announced a suite of new measures to reduce violence, which he described as a 'scourge' on society.

Mr Albanese noted community concerns about 'toxic male views online' and 'young men's exposure to violent imagery' on the internet.

Ms Rishworth added that violence against women will only end with generational change, and that young boys need 'positive role models' to 'counter negative stereotypes'.

Mr Albanese, along with Ms Rishworth, announced a leaving violence program, which will receive $925million in funding in the May Budget.

Jack Kammer was just interviewed by BlueOrange22. They have an interesting 40 minute discussion about men's issues, which can be seen here.

Article here. From 2019 but exemplary of the double-standards that men are subjected to. Excerpt:

'A FEMALE soldier from Prince Harry's regiment has reportedly been let off with a warning after sexually assaulting a male colleague who cried out for help.

Trooper Corrie-Alice Holmes, 25, is said to have molested her shocked comrade after returning to base near Windsor Castle in the early hours following a drunken night out last Sunday.

The squaddie, from the prestigious Household Cavalry, is believed to have forced herself against the younger soldier, tried to kiss him and rubbed her body against his, according to the Mail On Sunday.

He rebuffed her, saying he had a girlfriend.

She only stopped her alleged assault when the stunned colleague shouted for help and a furious officer pulled her away.

Tpr Holms was hauled before senior officers the following day - where she was issued with a formal warning and told that further misconduct could see her dismissed from the Army.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'Joy Behar put the men in The View‘s live studio audience in the hot seat after they failed to clap for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who came forward with allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.

In September of that year, Ford claimed that Kavanaugh (then a Supreme Court nominee) sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers in the 1980s. She testified about her allegations during the televised Senate Judiciary Committee hearing — though Kavanaugh was ultimately sworn into the Supreme Court the next month.

While appearing on The View to promote her new book One Way Back, Ford recalled receiving “horrible threats” following her testimony. However, she also said she received over 100,000 letters of support from all over the world.

Article here. Excerpt:

'“The View” co-hosts jumped into a lengthy man-hating tirade Friday, calling straight ones “useless.”

The co-hosts responded to a TikTok trend asking women if they need men, agreeing with the majority who answered “no.” They adamantly assured they are not including gay men in their criticism.

“Because men are useless,” co-host Ana Navarro said. “I mean — and by the way, I wanted to differentiate between straight men and gay men because I think I would die without gay men. No one can gossip like a gay man, no one can help you accessorize like gay men, and nobody can help you from doing harm to yourself like gay men.”

She said her husband would be “emaciated, starving and living in his own filth” without her.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'Hunt advised that part of being a better feminist is being a better listener. He said, “The first thing you have to do is ask yourself, ‘How has society benefited me?’ and, ‘If I’m benefiting, who is being harmed?’ Just pause, reflect, and then think.”

Rosenberg’s advice was to be more conscious of the fact that everyone lives a different experience. He said, “There are different expectations for people based on different societal factors and different historical baggage. If you don’t take that into account, you’re probably not leading that enriched of a life.”
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He added, “For all the young gentlemen reading this, I know that when I was 16 it would have been kind of hard for me to be able to read between the lines on this, but, if you’re not advocating for women’s rights, what are you standing up for?”'