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Items in this update:
o American women face highest risk of murder
o Woman's one-day sentence for attempted murder rejected
o Women lawyers decry political sexual abuse
o Judge defends right to morning-after pill
o Mary Cheney comes out
o Abortion doctor sued for wrongful death of fetus
o Lawsuit damages prenatal care in France
o 'Marytrdom' of girl bomber celebrated
o Supreme Court strikes down child pornography law
o DNA and the meaning of fatherhood
o Appeals court rejects parental notification
o EU says 'no' to website blocking
o Kansas governor nixes 'choose life' plates
o EU expands sexual harassment laws
o Catholic women call for radical change in church
o The legacy of Penthouse
o The danger of false accusations
o Boys, the new underclass in American schools
o DNA evidence, enough to exonerate dads?
o Arab women take to the streets
o Why feminists whine
o Take your daughter and son to work
o Can this divorce be saved?
o Female stalkers as dangerous as male
o Harmful to Minors author speaks out
o Is the marriage debate over?
o The Patriotettes
o Liberty for Women
o Objectivist Center Op-eds
o The European witch hunts
o 21st century feminism
o This Sunday's chat room
o Pakistan, insufficient protection of women
o The wage gap myth
Hello ifeminists:
According to the Canadian Weather Bureau, it is Springtime. Their
definition: no visible snow. Which is precisely what I see -- or don't
see -- out my window right this moment. So hurry and take advantage of some
Springtime specials. For example, if you email the Future of Freedom
Foundation fff@fff.org (Subject Line: Free Offer) you will receive a 3-month
free email subscription to Freedom Daily. And there is still time to enter
the ifeminist draw for a piece of 19th century
history.<http://www.ifeminists.com/interaction/contest/index.html>
Sunni
<http://www.ifeminists.com/interaction/forum/feminism0204c/messages/41926804
1.html> moderated her first solo ifeminist chat room last Sunday and has
announced next Sunday's chat topic: is Ayn Rand a feminist? Stop by
<http://www.ifeminists.com/interaction/chat> this Sunday at 9:00 p.m. EST.
It is free, it is easy.
I am pleased to host(ess) our first editorial from Marc Angelucci
entitled "Males Get Longer Sentences than Females for Same Crime"
<http://www.ifeminists.com/introduction/editorials/2002/0423a.html> and my
FOXNews column "Your Intellectual Bill of Rights."
<http://www.ifeminists.com/introduction/editorials/2002/0423.html> Enjoy!
Congratulations to long-time ifeminist, LibertyBelle, who has opened a
new store to promote her cause "Donth8" <http://www.donth8.com> (Don't
Hate). The logo is worth checking out.
Meanwhile, our on-the-scene ifeminist Dianna Thompson reports,
"Seventy-five Paternity Fraud victims and their families flooded the
chambers of the California State Assembly's Judiciary Committee on Tuesday,
April 16, 2002 to plead for passage of AB 2240, the "California Paternity
Justice Act of 2002. The victims came from hundreds of miles around to voice
their outrage over the state of California's complicity in a fraud which
victimizes hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. In particularly
moving testimony, the young daughter of a now-impoverished paternity fraud
victim asked the committee to pass the bill which would allow her and her
family to get their lives back. Despite some lengthy questioning from a
couple of the Assembly members, the bill emerged from the hearing alive and
well. The committee decided it needed more time to study the bill, and
postponed the hearing for two weeks."
Now ... onto the main event....
-- Wendy McElroy, mac@ifeminists.com
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==> News Reports <==
American women face highest risk of murder
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Yahoo/Reuter
"American women and girls are five times more likely to be
murdered than women in other industrialized nations,
according to a study by the Harvard School of Public
Health." (04/17/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/807428936.html
Woman's one-day sentence for attempted murder rejected
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Sacramento Bee
A federal court has rejected a lower judge's reasoning for
giving a woman one day in prison for the attempted
murder of her estranged husband. The original reasoning:
her judgment was clouded by depression and desperate
fear that her husband would take away the children. (04/18/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/889118162.html
Women lawyers decry political sexual abuse
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Financial Gazette
The Zimbabwe Women Lawyers’ Association is gathering
evidence for legal action for the release of scores
women who are being held and are sexually abused in
militia camps around the country and the prosecution of
their tormentors. (04/18/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/892398670.html
Judge defends right to morning-after pill
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The Scotsman
The legal and personal right of millions of women to use
whatever form of contraception they wished was defended
robustly by the High Court in England. The Society for
the Protection of Unborn Children had attempted to
prevent pharmacies selling the morning-after pill
without a doctor’s prescription. (04/19/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/894869148.html
Mary Cheney comes out
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Telegraph (UK)
In what seems to be an attempt to bridge the scism between
conservatives and gays, Mary Cheney, the lesbian
daughter of Vice President Cheney has joined the
leadership of a Republican group whose aim is to
persuade party leaders to accept gay men and women into
their ranks. (04/23/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/580774897.html
Abortion doctor sued for wrongful death of fetus
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State Ledger
A New Jersey lawsuit argues that a woman who had an
abortion in 1996 should be compensated under "wrongful
death" laws by her doctor for the death of her
7-week-old fetus. The specific charge: the doctor did
not tell the woman she was terminating a human life. (04/12/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/671588208.html
Lawsuit damages prenatal care in France
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USA Today
A landmark French court case in which a disabled teen won
large financial damages from a doctor on the grounds of
"wrongful birth" is wreaking havoc with prenatal care in
France. Risk-averse doctors are refusing to give
standard tests to pregnant women. (04/08/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/718023150.html
'Marytrdom' of girl bomber celebrated
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Arabia Today
Residents of the West Bank village of Beit Fajar are
braving the curfew to visit and congratulate the father
of Andaleeb, who blew herself to pieces in a suicide
attack in Jerusalem, killing six other people. The day
of her death is euphemistically referred to as "her
wedding day." (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/493892075.html
Supreme Court strikes down child pornography law
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Yahoo/Reuters
"The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal pornography
law that makes it a crime to have computer-generated
pictures that look like real children engaged in sexual
acts, ruling the law violates free-speech rights." (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/498672616.html
Appeals court rejects parental notification
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Rocky Mountain News/AP
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Colorado state law
requiring minors to notify their parents before
obtaining an abortion is unconstitutional because it
provides no exception for health emergencies. (04/17/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/173722823.html
EU says 'no' to website blocking
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Europe Media
The European Parliament has voted 460-0 against the use of
“blocking” as a way to regulate adult content on the web.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/750098376.html
Kansas governor nixes 'choose life' plates
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Yahoo/AP
Kansas governor Bill Graves vetoed a bill authorizing
custom automobile license plates bearing the phrase
"Choose Life," saying that vehicle tags should not be
used as moving billboards for editorial comment. (04/19/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/814852280.html
EU expands sexual harassment laws
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The Independent
"Firms across Europe will be financially liable under a new
law if they fail to protect employees from sexual
harassment in the workplace. The legislation will force
employers to prove they took all possible preventive
measures if one of their workers can show a prima facie
case." (04/19/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/813876684.html
For more News Reports see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/news/
==> Commentary, Opinion, and Book Reviews <==
Catholic women call for radical change in church
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Women's eNews
by Suzanne Batchelor
"Some Catholic parishioners are seizing this moment to make
the case for ordaining women, arguing that the time for
a celibate all-male hierarchy has passed, and in fact,
proved to be inadequate for protecting children." (04/21/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/904686500.html
The legacy of Penthouse
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Salon
by Lee Quanstrom
"A former Hustler editor reminisces about the days when you
could write about a man who 'landed his throbbing 747 of
lust in her velvet runway of love.' Will Internet porn
have writing like that?" (04/19/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/881667263.html
The danger of false accusations
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Boston Globe
The recent fire-storm of acusations of child molestation
leveled at the Catholic Church reveals moral and legal
travesties committed by priests. But the crusade for
reform and revenge should heed the danger of false
accusations. How many of the accused are innocent but
ruined nevertheless. (04/22/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/902040068.html
Boys, the new underclass in American schools
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ifeminists
by Glenn Sacks
By every index, the American public school system is
failing boys. (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/591456037.html
DNA evidence, enough to exonerate dads?
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ifeminists
by Dianna Thompson
Even though DNA evidence has been used to free falsely
convicted murderers, courts are slow to accept it as
proof that a man should not have to pay child support.(04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/593126185.html
Arab women take to the streets
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Christian Science Monitor
"[D]emonstrations in Arab nations this week have included
more women. A new female militancy has arrived with a
vengeance as both social analysts and women's groups
struggle to define the 'new Arab woman' –- one with a
newborn conscience." (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/511123774.html
Why feminists whine
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The Washington Times
by Suzanne Fields
Fields speculates that the reason some feminists whine so
much is that they never understood the true meaning of
"choice." It means accepting consequences. (04/15/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/521605033.html
Take your daughter and son to work
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CNS
by Lawrence Morahan
"Beginning next year, a feminist event encouraging parents
to bring their daughters to work will be expanded to
include longtime unofficial participants -- boys --
thanks in large part to the work of an activist who
charged the omission was discriminatory." (04/17/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/180653915.html
Can this divorce be saved?
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The New Yorker
by Daphne Merkin
Merkin reviews E. Mavis Hetherington's book "For Better or
for Worse," which draws upon data from nearly fourteen
hundred families, including more than twenty-five
hundred children to explore the phenomenon of divorce.
Why is the divorced Merkin no less confused than before? (04/15/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/186424787.html
Female stalkers as dangerous as male
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Equity Feminism
by Brian Carnell
Carnell comments on the surprising findings published a
study in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The
findings: "Contrary to popular assumption, the female
stalkers were no less likely than their male
counterparts to threaten their victims or to attack
their person or property." (04/18/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/227904731.html
Harmful to Minors author speaks out
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Salon
by Amy Benfer, interviewer
Judith Levine, author of the ultra-controversial "Harmful
to Minors," talks about why American parents are afraid
of their teenagers' sexuality, says kids know the
difference between coercion and consent -- and blasts
critics who say she advocates pedophilia. (04/19/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/235775591.html
Is the marriage debate over?
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The American Prospect
by James Q. Wilson and Janet C. Gornick
In his new book, "The Marriage Problem: How Our Culture Has
Weakened Families," James Q. Wilson calls for the
strengthening of marriage. Meanwhile, Janet C. Gornick
argues that feminists are not opposed to marriage.
Wilson and Gornick wonder if the value of marriage as an
institution is now established. (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/240236138.html
For more Commentary, Opinion, and Book Reviews see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/commentary/
==> Institutes, Organizations, and Clubs <==
The Patriotettes
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Patrick Henry Center
"In response to the endless parade of the raped, the
mugged, the stabbed and the murdered, bleeding down the
pages of our newspapers, The Patrick Henry Center, in
collaboration with Second Amendment Sisters, announces
the kickoff of its Patriettes program on Thursday, April
18th." The goal: to teach women self-defense, including
gun use.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/774213232.html
For more Institutes, Organizations, and Clubs see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/organizations/
==> Books <==
Liberty for Women
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Ivan R. Dee/Independent Institute/Laissez Faire Books
by Wendy McElroy, Editor
A finely rendered compilation of ifeminist essays, edited
by Wendy McElroy and including contributions from
Camille Paglia, Nadine Strossen, Mimi Gladstein and
others.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/936385652.html
For more Books see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/books/
==> Online Resource Directories <==
Objectivist Center Op-eds
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The Objectivist Center
Accumulating collection of the Objectivist Center's op-ed
pieces, applying Ayn Rand's philosophy of reason and
enlightened self interest to the issues of the day.
Conveniently organized by topic.
mailto:toc@objectivistcenter.org
http://www.free-market.net/rd/913313117.html
The European witch hunts
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Kings College
From the 15th to 18th centuries, Europeans developed a
heightened concern with witchcraft. Thus, governments
and society organized "hunts" for these alleged witches:
accusing, torturing, and executing thousands of people.
The site provides a fine set of links to information.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/687088838.html
For more Online Resource Directories see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/homepages/
==> Events <==
21st century feminism
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Commonwealth Club
May 2, 2002
On May 2nd, Wendy McElroy will be speaking at the
Commonwealth Club in S.F., 6:00 p.m., Program; 7:00
p.m., Dinner & Discussion. Location: World Trade Club,
One Ferry Plaza. $9 for program only, $32 for program and dinner.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/555862400.html
This Sunday's chat room
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ifeminists
This Sunday the 28th, at 9:00 p.m. EST, join Sunni in the
co-sponsored ifemininsts/mensactivism chat room. The
topic: Ayn Rand, is she a feminist? The chat is free,
easy, and friendly. Join us!
http://www.free-market.net/rd/868085967.html
For more Events see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/events/
==> Scholarly and In-Depth Studies <==
Pakistan, insufficient protection of women
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Amnesty International
In its fifth report on women in Pakistan, Amnesty
International summarizes the current government's
commitments to uphold women's rights, describes cases of
abuses, the failure of the criminal justice system, and
sets out recommendations.
http://www.free-market.net/rd/204373925.html
The wage gap myth
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NCPA
by Denise Venable
"When women behave in the workplace as men do, the wage gap
between them is small. June O'Neill, former director of
the Congressional Budget Office, found that among people
ages 27 to 33 who have never had a child, women's
earnings approach 98 percent of men's." (04/16/02)
http://www.free-market.net/rd/824665321.html
For more Scholarly and In-Depth Studies see:
http://www.ifeminists.com/information/directorybycategory/in-depth/
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