"Abusegate": The Most Important Word in the English Language

From MANN reader Ed:

“Abusegate” refers to the systematic distortion of the truth about partner aggression by representatives of the domestic violence industry. These falsehoods form the basis of a well-financed but harmful effort to curb partner violence.

In January, we are mounting a high-profile campaign to inform the American public about the truth of domestic violence. At the national level, the campaign will be waged on three fronts:

1. A series of radio interviews featuring Dr. Donald Dutton of the University of British Columbia. Dutton is well-known for his willingness to challenge the prevailing domestic violence “paradigm,” as he likes to call it.
2. A series of op-ed columns by leading columnists.
3. A big lobbying effort on Capitol Hill highlighting how flawed information leads to flawed public policy.

Locally, we are inviting people to get the word out every way imaginable: via blogs, letters to the editor, radio talk shows, messages to email lists, meetings, etc. Here’s a flyer you can pass out: http://www.mediaradar.org/docs/RADARflyer-Time-to-Tell-the-Truth.pdf

And here's (.pdf file) a Special Report that details many of the falsehoods entitled "Fifty Domestic Violence Myths"

The fate of our families, our civil rights, indeed the fundamental values of our society hang in the balance. As VAWA comes up for reauthorization in 2010, we invite you to participate in this critical national effort to expose the lies of the DV industry.