Human Trafficking. Men: It’s Time To Man Up
Posted by Michelle Moquin on August 17th, 2010
Readers: Happy that you all enjoyed “Flying High” yesterday!
In late, out early. So this is all I’ve got today…
Ms. Zen Lill found this in Ms. Magazine, and e-mailed it to me thinking it would be a good write to post here. I thought so too, so here it is – Thanks ZL!
We talk about human trafficking quite a bit here. Men: Want to get involved? Want to be able to do something? Well here’s your chance to man up…
Drum roll please…
10 Things Men and Boys Can Do to Stop Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is modern day slavery. It is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel another person to provide labor or commercial sex against their will, and it is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world.
The Renaissance Male Project believes that men are complicit in this crime when they purchase sex because they create the demand by allowing others to exploit women and children for profit. Men must play a role in ending this form of modern-day slavery, a vicious industry that exploits and perpetuates the suffering of hundreds of thousands of women and children in the United States and around the world.
The Polaris Project estimates that:
27 million are enslaved globally.
14,500-17,500 individuals are brought into the U.S. as human trafficking victims each year.
1 million children enter the global commercial sex trade every year.
There are specific actions that men and boys can take to end these atrocities:
1. Challenge the glamorization of pimps in our culture
Mainstream culture has popularized the image of a pimp to the point that some men and boys look up to them as if they represent legitimate male role models, and they view “pimping” as a normal expression of masculinity. As Carrie Baker reflects in “Jailing Girls for Men’s Crimes” in the Summer Ms. issue, the glorification of prostitution is often rewarded, not punished, in pop culture:
Reebok awarded a multi-million-dollar contract for two shoe lines to rapper 50 Cent, whose album “Get Rich or Die Tryin” (with the hit single “P.I.M.P.”) went platinum. Rapper Snoop Dogg, who showed up at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards with two women on dog leashes and who was described in the December 2006 cover of Rolling Stone as “America’s Most Lovable Pimp,” has received endorsement deals from Orbit gum and Chrysler.
In reality, pimps play a central role in human trafficking and routinely rape, beat and terrorize women and girls to keep them locked in prostitution. Men can take a stand against pimps and pimping by renouncing the pimp culture and the music that glorifies it.
2. Confront the belief that prostitution is a “victimless crime”
Many men view prostitution as a “victimless crime.” But it is not. For example, American women who are involved in prostitution are at a greater risk to be murdered than women in the general population. Research also shows that women involved in prostitution suffer tremendous physical and mental trauma associated with their work. Viewing prostitution as a victimless crime or something that women “choose” allows men to ignore the fact that the average age of entry into prostitution in the U.S. is 12 to 14 and that the vast majority of women engaged in prostitution would like to get out but feel trapped. Men should stop viewing prostitution as a victimless crime and acknowledge the tremendous harm and suffering their participation in prostitution causes.
3. Stop patronizing strip clubs
When men think of human trafficking, they often think of brothels in countries outside of the U.S. However, strip clubs in this country as well as abroad may be a place where human trafficking victims go unnoticed or unidentified. Strip clubs are also places of manufactured pleasure where strippers are routinely sexually harassed and assaulted by owners, patrons and security personnel. Men rarely consider whether women working in strip clubs are coerced into that line of work, because to do so would conflict with the pleasure of participating in commercialized sex venues. Men can combat human trafficking by no longer patronizing strip clubs and by encouraging their friends and co-workers to do the same.
4. Don’t consume pornography
Pornography has the power to manipulate male sexuality, popularize unhealthy attitudes towards sex and sexuality and eroticize violence against women. Pornography leads men and boys to believe that certain sexual acts are normal, when in fact sexual acts that are non-consensual, offensive and coupled with violent intent result in the pain, suffering and humiliation of women and children. In addition, a disproportionate amount of mainstream pornography sexualizes younger women with such titles as “teens,” “barely 18,” “cheerleaders,” etc. Targeting younger women socializes men to develop appetites for younger and younger women and creates a pedophiliac culture among men. Victims of human trafficking have also been forced into pornography. Men can stop the voyeurism of sex and sex acts that fuel human trafficking by refusing to consume pornography and encourage others to do the same.
5. Tackle male chauvinism and sexism online
Contrary to the myth that men do not gossip, men spend a significant amount of time online discussing their sexual exploits. The Internet provides many men with the ability to mask their identities while indulging in racist, sexist and violent diatribes against women and girls. Choosing to be a critical voice online is an extremely important way to educate and inform men and boys about their choices. Men can change this culture by starting threads in online forums that cause men to talk about their attitudes towards women and how these attitudes and behaviors are linked to human trafficking.
6. End sex tourism
Men in the U.S. and other “first world” nations routinely travel overseas and have sex with women in developing countries. When men engage in these practices, they do not acknowledge the fact that many trafficked women and children come from developing countries-even in countries where prostitution is “legal.” Traveling overseas grants men a great deal of anonymity. As men, we have a responsibility to confront the men that go overseas and participate in sex tourism.
7. Talk to men and boys about men’s issues in male spaces
The only way to change men is by engaging spaces where men and boys talk and develop their ideas and attitudes towards sex and sexuality. Males spaces such as barbershops, locker rooms, fraternities and union halls are the real classrooms where boys learn to become men and where men develop most of their ideas about how to interact with women. If men do not feel comfortable talking about these issues in male spaces, they can drop off informational brochures and make themselves available to talk with other men and boys when they have questions or concerns. As men, we need to turn male spaces into circles of accountability where men learn about non-violence, social justice and ending violence against women.
8. Support anti-human-trafficking policies
President Obama declared January 2010 as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. However, more substantive legislation is required to end human trafficking. Men can educate themselves about the issues by visiting anti-trafficking organizations and by asking their elected officials what they have done to support or sponsor anti-human trafficking legislation. One of the most important acts men can do to stop human trafficking is to support anti-trafficking legislation at the local, state or federal level.
9. Support creation of “John Schools”
There would be no human trafficking if there were was no demand for it. Strategies aimed at ending human trafficking must focus on eliminating the demand. “John Schools” are education programs designed to educate customers apprehended by law enforcement who attempted to purchase sex. By teaching the legal and health effects of buying sex and the realities of prostitution, such schools impart knowledge that can reduce demand, making men conscious of how their actions can spur on human trafficking. Learn whether or not your local community has a John School. If not, encourage your local prosecutor’s office or city counsel to start one.
10. Raise sons and mentor boys to challenge oppression
No boy is destined to be a “john,” a pimp, or a human trafficker. Raising young men in circles of accountability to be respectful and protective of all women and children is one of the most important things men can do to stop human trafficking. Talk about human trafficking as a modern form of slavery to help convince men and boys to become allies in the fight to end this form of oppression.
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August 17th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Wonderful Idea Michelle. I for one can start immediately working on that porno thing. I admit, I have visited those sites. I will cease as of this moment.
John
August 17th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Now that is a depressing article, but one that must be put before the men of this world. I have posted it to several male relatives and friends already.
Michelle, you and Zen Lill are aways thinking about the plight of women. I love this blog.
Claire
August 17th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Onile
If you are reading this send me a message.
Joyse
August 17th, 2010 at 8:21 am
I agree, Michelle, we men should do our part to stop this madness. I also want to put this in to show that the women of this blog aren’t the only one concerned with the world’s health.
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Depression linked to dementia
Anyone who’s battled depression knows it can be like living inside a bad dream. But seniors should have some extra motivation to keep a positive outlook on life–because the latest studies show that any battle with the blues can turn into aging’s ultimate nightmare: dementia.
Depression can increase your risk for Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50 percent, and multiple episodes can double that already high risk.
In the first of three new studies published in Neurology, researchers looked at the data on 947 patients with an average age of 79 who took part in the Framingham Heart Study. None of the patients had any signs of dementia at the start of the study, but 13 percent of them–125 patients–were depressed.
During the 17-year study period, 136 patients eventually suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, and 28 others were diagnosed with other forms of dementia. That might not sound like a lot, but here’s the kicker: The depressed patients were 50 percent more likely to be among the people who developed dementia.
And because those depression battles took place so many years earlier, the researchers believe the condition is a true risk factor for Alzheimer’s–and not simply a symptom of the disease.
In the second new study, researchers looked at data on 350 Chicago dementia patients over a 10-year period–seven years before the dementia diagnosis, and three years afterwards.
During that time, the depression symptoms barely changed, even as the disease took hold. The researchers say that’s more proof depression is independent from Alzheimer’s, and not a sign of it.
And in the third new study, researchers found that two or more depression battles in your later years can double your risk of dementia.
Researchers aren’t quite sure how depression leads to dementia–but one of the leading theories is that it can actually damage the brain, creating the conditions that allow dementia to take hold later.
Naturally, Big Pharma would love to see new dementia fears lead millions of seniors down the path toward antidepressants.
But drugs aren’t the only way to change your blues to another color–they’re not even the best way. Research has consistently found that everything from talk therapy to exercise to herbal treatments such as St. John’s wort can all work far more effectively than common meds–and with far less risk.
The key is taking the time to find the safe solution that’s effective for you.
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Saul
August 17th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Thanks again Michelle for being out front on the important issues concerning women. I will post this around Guam.
For those of you on the Island, here is some important news about driving while intoxicated.
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DUI polices are changing. Captain Frank Ishizaki announced today that if an individual is arrested for DUI, that person will be booked and confined. That means the individual will be in front of a judge within 48 hours of the arrest.
It is not a new policy. Matter of fact, it use to be the policy here on Guam. But it faded away according to Dianne Corbett, Chief Prosecutor at the Attorney General’s office.
“The individuals were (now) given notices to appear, in essence a summons, and those summonses were historically being set 9 months, 10 months out.”
With little punishment, DUI’s on Guam continued to grow, while the national numbers were decreasing. The number of repeat offenders were also on the rise here on island. It was not uncommon for the Guam Police Department to arrest a repeat offender between the time of the original arrest and the court date.
Even with short staff, and a full Department of Corrections, the law enforcement community is backing the new stance.
The numbers of DUI’s were not going to change until the policy changed. In 2009, Over 1,100 people were arrested for DUI. 116 of those were under the age of 21. And over the past 4 years there have been 55 fatal accidents, of those 50% were DUI related.
Chief Ishizaki says Sunday will be the official start to the policy. Ishizaki says he knows the people on Guam are smart people and they will learn quickly that if they drive impaired they can expect consequences to swiftly follow.
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I hope this will go a long way to abate the many DUI incidents that happen on our island. We need to curb those who would drink and get behind the wheel.
Hafa Adai
Ann
August 17th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Zen Lill
I don’t know about the others but I didn’t know anything about aliens and the Marianna Trench before I came to this blog. But it sure was an interesting fantasy.
Michelle
Great article! Women need to unite to combat this too. I don’t trust the men to do anything. They have had their chance to make this stop but they love the power they have over women to much.
Guam
Here is a chance for you to make a difference.
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Kamalin Karidat Needs Guam’s Help To Serve The Needy
Written by Josh Tyquiengco
Tuesday, 17 August 2010 16:28
Guam – Guam News
Guam- Kamalin Karidat needs the community’s help to continue its services for the needy.
Payless Executive Vice President Kathy Sgro and Kamelin Karidat Manager Maria Tenorio spoke before the Rotary Club of Tumon Bay this afternoon on Guam’s homeless situation. Sgro mentions they are planning a major fund raiser for the organization to help those in need of food or clothing.
“If you’re unable to assist financially, the kitchen is always looking for volunteers to come and help serve every single night or to donate food or perhaps help with cleaning up the premise” said Sgro.
Tenorio also says since no federal funding is provided and their thrift store is closed, the money for operations is greatly needed. she adds that she’s noticed an increase in the amount of homeless coming to their Hagatna kitchen.
“There has been a increase. I can’t tell you numbers, but I can tell you the numbers that come to the kitchen everyday” said Tenorio. “We feed about 30-35 people…that’s everyday!”
The “Feed The Hungry: Dancing With The Stars” fund raiser will be this Saturday, August 21. Tickets are available at all Payless locations. 100% of the proceeds will be used to assist in the operations to feed the homeless. Non perishable grocery bag items will also be given out.
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Do what you can. Dig deep for the cause or come by and give a little of your time to help others.
Hafa Adai
Lea
August 17th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Hafa Adai
Guamanians come on back home and bring your construction inclined homies. Construction jobs are lining up.
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MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) announced that about 1,000 skilled construction workers would be needed in Guam in line with the transfer of United States military facilities from Okinawa, Japan to this Pacific US trust territory.
In a news release, Labor Secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz, citing a report from Saipan-based Labor Attaché Carmelina Velasquez, said that initially the construction of the first big project, a Naval Hospital worth $700 million, will be awarded before the end of September this year.
“The construction of the hospital will begin by the first quarter of 2011,” Baldoz said.
The labor chief said construction for the military facilities build up will be until 2020 and every year, a project worth about a billion US dollars shall be awarded requiring around 7,000 to 10,000 construction workers.
She said a Filipino contractor in Guam informed the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (Polo) in the area that easily, half of the required manpower can be sourced out from the Philippines because of its workers’ experience and track record of performance.
In her report, Velasquez also said considering that Guam cannot accommodate all training for the relocation, the US military looks at the island of Tinian in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) to provide opportunities for training groups of 200 marines or larger due to greater land availability.
She said the proposed military training on Tinian include firing ranges for known distance rifle, automated pistol combat, platoon battle course, field training, and airspace use.
Velasquez said should this project push through; there would also be employment opportunities for Filipino workers in CNMI.
She said project bidding and awarding are scheduled this year, although data on manpower requirements are not yet available.
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Got construction skills and will travel? Then to where America’s day begins.
Peter
August 17th, 2010 at 11:42 am
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August 17th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Dr. Gary Null’s Simple Steps to Change Your Life
Gary Null, PhD
Most of us would like to make positive changes in our lives, but old habits and beliefs are hard to shake. The way our minds work is a big part of the reason why.
Memories of the past dominate our subconscious thoughts, playing and replaying in our heads like videotapes. If these mental tapes tell us that a cigarette will help us relax, then it will be difficult to quit smoking…
if the tapes tell us that overeating cheers us when we’re depressed, then it will be difficult to lose weight… and if the tapes remind us that previous attempts at self-improvement failed, we might not try again.
To move past our mental videotapes and change our lives for the better…
Choose a goal and go. Decide what change you wish to make… determine what you can do at this very moment to get the ball rolling in that direction… and take this action now, even if it is very small.
Example: When I decided to film a documentary, I started doing research immediately, even though I hadn’t yet secured funding, distribution or a camera crew.
Making immediate progress toward change makes ambitious goals seem achievable. The feeling of accomplishment and momentum created by this initial progress can help eliminate doubts about your capacity for change.
Take a step toward your goal each day. When you look at yourself in the mirror each morning, take a moment to be pleased about the progress you have made toward achieving positive change… then decide what you will do today to build upon that progress.
Example: If your goal is to lose weight, you could resolve to find a healthy new recipe on the Internet today and prepare it for dinner tonight.
Choose reality over fantasy. Take the time you’re tempted to spend dreaming about changing your life and use it to make some changes instead.
Example: Don’t waste the evening staring at the TV, wishing you were a novelist. Start writing.
Turn off unhelpful automatic responses. Our natural reactions might seem appropriate to us at the time, but they can stand in the way of making positive change.
Common change-inhibiting reactions include feeling inadequate… being judgmental… obsessing over past mistakes… blaming others for problems… being impatient… procrastinating… and not listening to input from others.
If you are uncertain what counterproductive natural reactions stand in your way, start a journal and keep notes on which of your responses don’t seem wise in hindsight. Patterns will emerge.
Pick one to eliminate. When you catch yourself turning to this counterproductive reaction, think Stop. Take a deep breath, then try a different response to the situation. Expect this to feel uncomfortable at first.
Example: If you often are impatient, you might say to yourself, I’m not going to get upset about the length of this supermarket checkout line. I’m going to choose a magazine off the rack and calmly read it until it’s my turn.
Once you have broken one problematic pattern, take aim at another.
Find a support team. No one but you can bring positive change to your life — but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.
Meet with a professional counselor, join a peer support group or befriend someone who has made the change that you wish to achieve.
Example: Hire a financial planner to help you start saving.
Review the day’s progress each night. This forces us to confront missteps and allows us to enjoy progress.
Consider how you would have lived this day if you were not making changes… then consider how you actually lived it. Try to create a headline for your day.
Example: If your goal is to become more assertive, a headline might be, “I stood up for my department in the monthly budget meeting.”
Incorporate sacrifice and service into your regular routine. Find a way to give back every week. Donate time to a charity… or help a friend in need.
Helping other people improve their lives will increase your confidence that you can improve your own. And volunteering can connect you with your community, preventing loneliness and depression.
Find perspective. Our fearful minds can make our problems seem more daunting than they really are. When your challenges seem insurmountable, pick up a newspaper and read stories about people who have much larger problems…
or volunteer to work with those who are seriously ill or homeless. There probably are many people who would gladly trade places with you.
Share your growth. Tell a supportive friend about the changes you are making in your life. The positive feedback you receive should help you maintain your momentum.
Know that you are being watched. A silent spiritual witness is with you at all times. You can think of this witness as God or as your higher self.
This witness is watching even when you are alone, so you cannot get away with backsliding to your old ways. This silent witness always is there to provide support and strength, so there is never reason to feel alone or afraid.
Burn the bridge to your old ways. Once you achieve a positive life change, mentally burn the bridge you have crossed. If you ever catch yourself backsliding to your old habits, remind yourself, I can’t go to that place anymore. The bridge is gone.
Example: Someone who has burned the bridge to her former angry outbursts might think, I’m not going to get angry with my husband.
I burned that bridge. I’m going to tell my husband that I love him, then suggest that we sit down together and solve our problem.
Make your fears fear you. Our fears stalk us, keeping us on the defensive and preventing us from taking chances and making positive changes. We need to stalk our fears instead.
List your fears, and target one. Rather than hide from it, seek opportunities to confront it directly on your terms.
Example: Confront a fear of public speaking by standing up in front of a group of close friends to make a toast.
Sometimes you will fail, but that does not mean the fear has won — you can keep stalking it until you succeed. Select a new fear to confront each week.
Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Gary Null, PhD, one of the foremost advocates of alternative medicine and natural healing. Based in New York City, he hosts Natural Living with Gary Null, a syndicated public radio program. He has written more than 70 books on self-empowerment, natural healing and public health issues, including The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (Bottom Line Books, 800-678-5835, http://www.BottomLineSecrets.com/store), and has produced more than 20 films and videos on health and nutrition topics. http://www.garynull.com.
August 17th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I wanted to let you know that Kamala will be on CNN’s Larry King Live tonight to discuss Prop 8 and marriage equality. The show airs from 6-7 PM PDT on most cable providers, with her segment scheduled for about 6:30. Be sure to tune in!
Thank you for your support as Kamala works toward marriage equality for all Californians.
Sincerely,
Brian Leubitz
Director of Online Communications,
Kamala Harris for Attorney General
August 17th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
HI Mischa, hey thanks babe : ) that made me happy and it made me even happier that John, your first commenter said what he did, just think if 1 John out of 100 would just stop (or start) doing one of the ten things, there would be a start for change – change begins with awareness – so dudes of MM blog, you’re aware now…please follow John and pick 1 – 2 or all 10 and run with it, it won’t take much but a change in your attitude and then, you’ll be the change you want to see in the world bc I truly believe that most men (da good ones) want women to be happy and be equal bc the ones that are in touch with their true masculinity know its no threat, in fact, I believe they know that women are the next big change a comin’ and they’re ready : ) I know a few males of that ilk, wish you all did. When you all do one of these things (or 2 or 10) you’ll see that women will respond to you in a hwole new way, now run along : ), do 1 or 2 or 10 and go read the kuma sutra while your at it and the black book of female o’s and then you’ll get a whole new life, the one you are longing for…and all women including the one you want, eserves ; )
Women of MM blog, based on John’s comment I’m willing to cut slack, I know some of you have run into one too many jerks, sexists to feel the way I do, and I know some of you think I’m oblivious, I’m not (re: plights of women everywhere)…in my interactions, I take the opportunity to teach anypone and everyone how I like to be treated in every moment, so I rarely get treated badly, and I leave sexists a-holes holding their dick (though I am polite about leaving, why bother commenting…?) and unfortunately I have to often remind Western pals of global sisters, often while listening to an indignant rant about needing/wanting granite counter tops or some such ‘problem’ : ) when I bring up that while they are fretting some sister of this world is hiding so she won’t be beaten or raped today, some get humbled out (I’m nice about pointing this out), some remind me of a fiasco Christmas several years ago where I announced that no one will be receiving gifts just a picture of the heaps of toys they’re gift dollars bought kids to who have no Santa (they all gave me shit until I said, get over it)…spoiled wenches : ) I smile at that but relatively speaking, yep some of em’ have attitude that doesn’t serve them or others very well, I’m not perfect, but we all need to take a look at what we can do to see change.
The reason why I think males should and could step up is bc it is other males who take their lead from other males, women can and will continue to make changes but I have often said to males and females, it’s all in your approach, you want something done, ask in a manner that’s compelling for the other party and you will receive compelling results, ask like you’ve got a shit attitude and you’ll get that in return. Part of the issue is that we allow a lot of bad behavior from males and we, women as a group, are too willing to throw other women under the bus – for a man or over a man, stop that behavior and reserve your energy for making positive change for yourself and other women, the specific man your willing to dis another woman for will either be barking up your tree or not and if it’s ‘not’ well then maybe he just wasn’t worth it…
Just my undsolicited two, I’m sure someone will think I’m Pollyanna re: males and too hard on women, no on both counts, I’m just calling it as I have observed some of it play out in my Western world.
Luv, Zen Lill
August 17th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
General, I get it…
August 18th, 2010 at 5:09 am
Colleges are More Willing to Negotiate Costs
Jerry Slavonia
Campus Explorer
Their thinking is that they would rather negotiate than lose a student. Even if you get financing help, you still can negotiate remaining out-of-pocket costs based on comparing expenses at other schools that have accepted the student. Be forthright –
say where else he/she has been accepted and explain the cost differences. Reducing out-of-pocket costs by 10% to 20% will save you thousands of dollars over four years.
August 18th, 2010 at 5:36 am
Michelle
The men on Guam are very chauvinistic. And although I try like Zen Lill to make every encounter a teaching moment.
Most of the time it falls on deaf ears. Or I get the occasional patronizing male looking to impress this pretty girl to get into her panty.
That makes it all the more important for an attempt like this to get through to a few men. Thanks Michelle.
I also have other news for those who tune in from Guam.
The Guam Ballet Company will stage its full length ballet, “Sirena,” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 ; and 3 p.m. Aug. 29 and Sept. 5 at the University of Guam Fine Arts Theatre.
The cast comprises about 50 who include dancers from several local dance and gymnastics schools.
Adult tickets in advance are $12 each, $15 at the door; and tickets for children through age 12 and UOG students are $10, available at:
American Music at 647-MUZK;
Danzjazz Dance Studio at 632-FAME;
Faith Bookstore, 72-1265;
Twisters Gymnastics Academy at 649-FLIP;
Salon Paradis at 477-8917; or
Step Up Dance Company at 969-7308.
The production is co-sponsored by the UOG Women and Gender Studies Program. Everyone is invited. Call 727-6452, 988-3449 or 735-2885 for more information on balllet
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This is entertainment everyone can support.
Hafa Adai
Anna
August 18th, 2010 at 5:55 am
Excellent Article Michelle. I’ve been guilty of a few of those mentioned. You have my word that I will make a committed effort to do better.
The Right is going full throttle towards painting Obama as terrorist sympathizer.
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Folks, it’s a disturbingly sad day in America when our President essentially finds himself on the same side as the terrorist outfit Hamas. Which is exactly where Barack landed by backing the decision to build an Islamic center just blocks from where an Allah-inspired bloodbath occurred. And our vaunted mainstream media? They’re pimping the exact same editorial position on the Mega Mosque that shady Islamic organizations and Middle East newspapers are vomiting. Just how identical are the statements from the media and Obama to that of Hamas and other questionable groups? Good question.
How about a variation of the board game, “Guess Who?” I’ll provide you with a ringing endorsement of the Ground Zero mosque, and you tell me who uttered it — the New York Times, Hamas, Barack Obama, CAIR, the Washington Post, or the Pakistan Observer. Ready? Click here to see if you can, “Guess Who?” — Jason Mattera
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Sometimes this shit makes me ashamed to be a white male.
Mike
August 18th, 2010 at 10:23 am
[...] John: Thanks. Love when a man makes up his mind to doing something and commits to it right away. Claire, Anna of Guam: Thanks for passing it on. Thanks Saul! Lea: I agree but there are decent men out there too that can help, they just need to man up. Hopefully they will follow John and Mike’s examples of change. Zen Lill: My pleasure. Doug: I got that one too. PS. You left your phone at home. Mike: Thanks for your commitment too. [...]
August 24th, 2010 at 9:46 am
[...] writing your representatives – thank you for doing that. But don’t stop there. Did you read the article that I posted a few days ago? Sometimes it takes courage to just stand up to your friends, especially men who you see abuse [...]
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