Pat Hynes, Greenfield Recorder, October 3, 2025
https://recorder.com/2025/10/02/from-global-to-local-the-deadly-sins-of-patriarchy/
“How much are women and girls–half of humanity–valued? When men violate us for sex in prostitution. When nearly 1 in 3 of us worldwide are violated physically or sexually in our lifetime. When, despite having equal intellectual abilities and more developed social and emotional intelligence, we lack equal political power at every level of government and the UN.
South Africa is unique among nuclear powers in being the only nuclear weapons country to dismantle its nuclear weapons and sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. South Africa has been the most ethical country in its outcry against Israel’s apartheid toward the Palestinians and total genocidal destruction of Gaza…” read full column here
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Interestingly, yesterday’s Recorder had two front page articles directly related to violence against women — and lack of national support for their protection. See:
Domestic violence reports up, funding down|
Support for survivors will be impacted by federal cuts, advocates say
and: Starting a community conversation
New Franklin County/North Quabbin Domestic Violence Task Force looks to raise awareness
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