Archive for February, 2010

Ever wonder about the thinking behind the Power and Control Wheel of the Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project? In this revealing interview, creator Ellen Pence explains: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9dZOgr78eE »

This past week, tens of thousands of media outlets, reporters, commentators, and politicians reported or commented on Sen. Harry Reid’s remark that unemployed men “tend to become abusive,” a comment that ignored the fact that unemployment can also predispose women to abuse. Following are the awards for the past week’s media coverage of Reidgate:... »

On February 22, Sen. Harry Reid stood on the Senate floor and declared, “Men, when they’re out of work, tend to become abusive.” Sen. Reid miscalculated in making his remarks on a Monday, allowing the ensuing firestorm of ridicule and protest to rage for an entire week. Here’s a summary of what happened, by... »

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On or about March 2002 The Center for Disease Control of Atlanta, Georgia conducted a National funded survey regarding Domestic Violence. Their survey found and disclosed that nearly 40% of all the victims or 835,000 men a year are, victims of physical abuse by their intimate female partners. They further discovered men are reluctant... »

Violence That Art Didn’t See Coming By SAM TANENHAUS New York Times February 28, 2010 ….Consider the case of Amy Bishop, the neuroscientist arrested for shooting six colleagues, killing three, at a department meeting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Rampages of this sort have become familiar. But with rare exceptions they have... »

On Wednesday, former Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee tweeted, “Jobless men = domestic abuse. Is he saying we should be worried about Mrs. Reid after the November elections?” That was more than Sen. Harry Reid could tolerate — see full account below: Reid spokesman: Thompson wife-beating Tweet “despicable” Harry Reid’s spokesman isn’t laughing at... »

“The truth is that promoting science isn’t just about providing resources—it’s about protecting free and open inquiry. It’s about ensuring that facts and evidence are never twisted or obscured by politics. It’s about listening to what our scientists have to say even when it’s inconvenient—especially when it’s inconvenient.” — President Barack Obama, December 20,... »

Two days after his “men tend to become abusive” remark, Sen. Harry Reid has become the laughing-stock of America. Laura Ingram at Fox and Friends dismissed his comments as “lunacy” that “stigmatize the unemployed.” Kerry Picket at the Washington Times advised, “Reid should not be throwing out accusations, when he appears to know very... »

Two days after Sen. Reid uttered his controversial “men tend to become abusive” remarks, there has been extensive and spirited media coverage around the country. But alas, many media reports are still missing the real story. There is no doubt that joblessness can increase partner abuse — no need to waste ink on that point! But both of our press... »