Why the Challenge to “Violence-Against-Women” Programs is Essential

An Essay by Ron Collins For over a year now I have been researching the US federal government’s programs under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). I have made a number of significant findings, which I introduce below, but the first thing I discovered going in was the sense of taboo and political terror guarding…

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Being a Kid With Your Kid | Ep. 4 | Fatherhood

Hank Azaria gets to the bottom of the age-old question: Can you be a friend AND a parent? About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being a dad.

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The Good Enough Parent | Ep. 3 | Fatherhood

Learning that it’s OK to make mistakes isn’t easy. Watch as Hank Azaria talks to friends and experts about getting through it all. About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and…

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Standoffs and Tantrums | Ep. 2 | Fatherhood

Hank Azaria discovers parenting is not for the faint-hearted as he navigates the terrible three’s. About ‘Fatherhood’: Hank Azaria’s touching, humorous, and often enlightening journey from a man who is not even sure he wants to have kids, to a father going through the joys, trials and tribulations of being a dad.

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Judith Grossman: A Mother, a Feminist, Aghast

An Excerpt from this article: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324600704578405280211043510 I am a feminist. I have marched at the barricades, subscribed to Ms. magazine, and knocked on many a door in support of progressive candidates committed to women’s rights. Until a month ago, I would have expressed unqualified support for Title IX and for the Violence Against Women Act. But…

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Stop being ashamed of being men

By Rick Johnson Better Dads Ministry, Roseberg Oregon From this article: http://oregonfaithreport.com/2014/01/the-war-on-men/ Guys, we need to stop being ashamed of being men. Virtually every behavior that is natural to a man is now being criticized and we are made to feel ashamed about being our gender. Perhaps if we spent more time uplifting men instead of…

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Ex-spouses can get along — and not just for the holidays

This CAN happen: An excerpt from his article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/22/divorce-holidays-relationships/4040525/ Judy and John Reggio of Cranford, N.J., divorced in February after almost 17 years of marriage — but they’re not going to let that get in the way of some holiday traditions. John came by the house to decorate the Christmas tree with Judy and their sons,…

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