Poets & Writers: “The Porn Star Who Came to Dinner”

The September/October 2010 issue of Poets & Writers magazine has an outstanding article on Mike McGrady, who co-authored Ordeal with Linda Lovelace. Some excerpts: Linda’s tale was a harrowing journey into the depths of hell. She was raped, she was pimped, she was held hostage, and she was forced to do things that nobody would do […]

Continue reading


Ars Technica: “Ex-child prostitute sues Village Voice over sex ads”

Ars Technica reports today: Ex-child prostitute sues Village Voice over sex ads A teenage child trafficking victim has filed a lawsuit against Village Voice Media, for knowingly allowing her pimp to post ads for her “services” on the popular backpage.com. The pimp, Latasha Jewell McFarland, has already pleaded guilty to prostitution charges, but the victim […]

Continue reading


December 5: 7th Annual Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage in Northampton

Safe Passage announces its 7th annual Hot Chocolate Run in Northampton: The Hot Chocolate Run raises funds for Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy services to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. This event is Safe Passage’s largest fundraising event. We are so fortunate to have the support of thousands of […]

Continue reading


MN Men’s Action Network: Winona County Passes Clean Hotel Policy

Good news today from the MN Men’s Action Network:   Hello all, I am pleased to announce: Winona County Passes Clean Hotel Policy First in State The Winona County Board of Commissioners passed a clean hotel resolution and travel policy on Tuesday September 7th which provides reimbursement for county employees only when staying in hotels […]

Continue reading


APAN Action Alert: “Tell Newbury Comics executives to dump CDs which promote violence against women”

From the Anti-Porn Activist Network: ACTION ALERT! September 2010 Tell Newbury Comics executives to dump CDs which promote violence against women. Necro’s CD Die!, contains a song so vile that 3 different music retailers have already dropped it (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Juno.com). The song, “Human Traffic King”, glorifies criminals who kidnap women and force them […]

Continue reading


CNN: “Adult services censored on Craigslist”

CNN reports today: Adult services censored on Craigslist     Online classified service Craigslist’s decision to censor its adult services section could be a model for other websites, a leader in the fight against prostitution ads said Saturday. “This step is very much in the right direction,” said Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who spearheaded a […]

Continue reading