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@RonF I am going to go out on a limb and say that many (most?) of this site's audience are…
@Elusis: Beyond any political convictions, Ron just feels his personal life and experien es are very interesting and informative and…
We have about 30 network engineers, working around the clock. About 3/4 of them are Indians. A couple are here…
Here's a perspective of the impact of illegal immigration you might be interested in: https://pjmedia.com/jamie-wilson/2025/11/20/the-lie-that-broke-a-nation-jobs-americans-wont-do-and-the-economic-and-social-devastation-it-hid-n4946215
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Category Archives: Rape, intimate violence, & related issues
The issue of violence against women and why it's so damn hard to talk about
I wonder how long it will take for a possible thread of this post to turn into a “oh, wah, you’re forgetting about the violence and abuses men suffer,” flame war. Though this post is about violence against women and … Continue reading →
A Policy of Rape
This Nicholas Kristof op-ed in the Times, about rape in Darfur, is brutal, but also a must-read. On March 26, a 17-year-old student named Hawa went to a French-run clinic in Kalma and reported that she had been raped. A … Continue reading →
No emergency contraception for rape victims, but plenty of Viagra for rapists
According to this New York Times article, male sex offenders such as rapists are gaining access to erectile dysfunction medication thanks to a loophole. A cruel joke to their victims, many of whom of rapes who don’t have widespread access … Continue reading →
Rape Culture and the Myth of "Female Sexual Advantage"
[This is a comment left by Shiloh on a previous thread. I’ve edited it a bit to make it “stand-alone,” rather than quoting other posts. The post title was suggested by Kim (basement variety). –Amp] I will agree that sexual … Continue reading →
Bush Appointee & Expert on Women's Health May Have Raped Ex-Wife
UPDATE: Dr. Hager has told reporters that he will be leaving the FDA’s Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee at the end of June. So that’s good news. So long, and please be under the next bus out of town. But … Continue reading →
Self defense and the reasonable woman
It’s sometimes not that easy to write laws that can be applied equally to all people. A law that’s equal on its face may not be equal when applied. Let’s look at a commonplace example of an “equal” law: the … Continue reading →
Well I always knew that "fairy tale" stories were crap.
I never really did buy into the whole damsel-in-distress-but-don’t-worry- your-prince-charming-will-come-and-save-you b.s. that goes along with a lot of fairy tales. The idea that all your problems in life will disappear when some handsome fella comes along and sweeps you off … Continue reading →
Republican Governor Vetoes Rape Victims Rights Bill
I’m late posting this story, but Pseudo-Adrianne’s post earlier today reminded me of it. Earlier this month, Colorado Governor Bill Owens vetoed a bill that would have required hospitals to tell rape victims about emergency contraception. The bill would not … Continue reading →
More on the bastard SC Committee that doesn't care much about domestic violence victims.
Now this ought to piss some of you off, especially the ladies. This was on Trish Wilson’s take on this issue and the attitudes of certain South Carolinian politicians who JOKED about women being abused. But the amendments never got … Continue reading →
Protect the Roosters! To hell with domestic violence victims!
If you’re a victim of domestic violence living in South Carolina, guess what?! Cockfighting is a felony, while domestic abuse is just a misdemeanor! From the President-for-Life Sheelzebub of Pinko Feminist Hellcat… The South Carolina Judiciary Committee passed legislation that … Continue reading →
So, are you interested in raising the minimum wage and extending it to protect all workers, Ron? How about requiring…