Media Influence: The Case of ADHD Drugs

An argument frequently employed by our detractors is that people are not affected by the media they consume (example: Bastante Already). A good example of just how influential media can be is provided by the American experience with ADHD drugs. Usage in this decade has soared along with advertising. And once again we see lawyers […]

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Hampshire College Thesis Explores Northampton Porn Debate; Our Comments

The past year’s Porn Wars can be seen as part of a longer struggle over sexuality in Northampton and elsewhere. This struggle has resulted in greater acceptance for gay people, which we think is good. Among “third-wave” feminists, it has also blunted concern about porn. That’s unfortunate, a misunderstanding of what sexual liberation should be about.Hampshire […]

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Infidelity: A Widespread Practice with Lasting Harm; Promoted by Adult Enterprises

Today’s Republican publishes “INFIDELITY brings everlasting pain” by Chris Bynum. The full text of the article, syndicated by Newhouse News Service, can be found online at The Times-Picayune. Contrary to the impression you might get from porn, cheating in a marriage is no joke. The pain can go on a lot longer than the pleasure. […]

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An Account of the Working Conditions at Capital Video Headquarters

When Capital Video seeks employees–say, a Technical Support Specialist–here is how it presents itself on Monster (January 2007): Met-Cap Management, LLC has an exciting job opportunity available immediately. If you have the desire and skills to help us grow, along with a strong team and service orientation, then Met-Cap Management, LLC may be the place […]

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Which One of These Does Not Belong on Downtown King Street?

NPN walked around King Street today and took these pictures. Capital Video’s renovations at 135 King Street are ongoing. Their distinctive blue signs went up this week.See also:Satellite photo shows schools, churches near 135 King StreetSatellite photo shows homes surrounding 135 King StreetWalk Into Something Wonderful (explicit language)“I certainly, will be taking other walking routes […]

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National Geographic Adventure magazine names Northampton as one of the top 50 adventure towns in the nation

The September issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine names Northampton as one of the top 50 adventure towns in the nation. “Earnest Northampton combines the cultural breadth of a major metropolis–art galleries, diverse eateries, nightly concerts–with the low-key sensibility of a small town.” Today’s Gazette reports on the honor.See also:Northampton Worth Fighting For: Awards and […]

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“New York Press No Longer Marketing Arm for Prostitution/Trafficking”

We are pleased to relay this press release from the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 6, 2007Sonia OssorioPresident, NOW-NYC212.627.9895New York Press No Longer Marketing Arm for Prostitution/Trafficking Industry (PDF)New Owner Manhattan Media Committed to NOW-NYC’s Trafficking Free, NYC! CampaignNew York, New York – Under the new ownership of […]

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A Hostile Work Environment: The Porn Sections of Movie Gallery Video Stores

Needless to say, we disagree with the American Family Association on a number of issues, in particular their anti-gay agenda. Nevertheless, they have collected some valuable testimony from Movie Gallery employees about conditions there:Employee TestimonialThe following is an actual letter from a Movie Gallery employee to AFA Special Projects Director Randy Sharp. It, perhaps, is […]

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