Author Archives: Abyss2hope

Let our "unreal" rapists go!

Posted on May 6, 2006 by Abyss2hope

That seems to be the message in Kathleen Parker’s column Sex, lies and prison. As long as the rapist is “a good son” and his victim isn’t a stranger he snatched off the street, then he isn’t a “real” rapist … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-feminists and their pals, Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 43 Comments

ACLU To Challenge Taylor Fall's Sex Offender Ordinance

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Abyss2hope

WCCO The board of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has voted unanimously to challenge a new Taylors Falls, Minn. ordinance restricting where sex offenders can live. I think questioning these laws and making sure they don’t violate any … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 11 Comments

What is Online Integrity?

Posted on May 4, 2006 by Abyss2hope

http://onlineintegrity.org/ has a 4-point online integrity statement of principles that deals with respecting other people’s privacy. The people behind the online integrity statement may mean well, but there is a glaring omission. It doesn’t address the facilitating or encouragement of … Continue reading →

Posted in Media criticism, Whatever | 5 Comments

Weak Responses to Rape Allegations Embolden Rapists

Posted on May 3, 2006 by Abyss2hope

A story linked from Alas: Fourth Duke Rape Case Link Round-Up caught my attention. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10382613/ Dorm officials met with Jeremy and Jamie [after rape allegations] and determined that Jeremy was responsible for sexual misconduct he was put on disciplinary probation … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 98 Comments

Girls and Alcohol Poisoning

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Abyss2hope

WCCO: Police: 12-Year-Old Had 0.39 BAC Moorhead [Minnesota] police were investigating how a 12-year-old girl nearly drank herself to death. The child was taken to the intensive care unit at MeritCare Hospital with a blood alcohol level of 0.379 percent … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 6 Comments

Booze, Education, Male Bonding, the Cooties and Rape

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Abyss2hope

As I’ve been mulling over what people can agree on regarding the Duke rape case, I thought I’d look into how the environment at that party, before the first stripper walked in the door, could impact men’s sexual behavior. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Duke Rape Case, Feminism, sexism, etc, Rape, intimate violence, & related issues | 45 Comments

Guest Blogger for May – Abyss2hope

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Abyss2hope

My name is Marcella Chester. Amp has generously invited me to guest blog on Alas for the month of May. I’ll be bringing the same attitude I’ve shown on my own blog, Abyss2hope. For those who haven’t encountered me or … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, intimate violence, & related issues, Site and Admin Stuff | 5 Comments