Home Run at the Post!

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Last week the Washington Post ran a three-part series on Maternal Homicide that was an example of writing (it didn’t qualify as 'journalism') that appealed more to the emotions than the intellect.

But this time around, we were ready. Thanks to a cooperative effort among the National Coalition of Free Men - DC chapter, the Men's Activism News Network, the Desert Light Journal, and several men's rights discussion groups, we hit a home run!

On Saturday, the Post ran two excellent letters to the editor.

And then on Sunday, the WP Ombudsman Michael Getler devoted one-third of his weekly column to a critique of the series. This was his best line: "The criticism that seemed most worthy of attention was directed at the statistical underpinnings of the project, especially those statistics that were not in the articles, and the cautions about the data."

This time we proved that we are capable of mounting a fast response; that we are able to generate hundreds of emails, phone calls and letters from around the country; and that we are able to be heard by a high-ranking editor at the Post.

A hearty clap on the back to everyone who helped to make this a success!

And while you’re still in the generous Christmas spirit, why not send Mr. Getler a quick thank-you note? We want to show our appreciation -- and give him a subtle reminder that we will continue to closely monitor the Washington Post’s coverage of the DV issue!

Here’s how to contact him:

Michael Getler, Ombudsman

E-mail: ombudsman@washpost.com


Telephone: 202-334-7582

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