RADAR ALERT:
RADAR Credits Victories to Lobbying by the "Wise Majority"
We take pause this week to thank the thousands of true advocates for their hard work helping to block CEDAW and possible introduction of I-VAWA. We take note of organizations who devoted resources delivering this message, including the True Equality Network, the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, Stop Abuse For Everyone, the Indiana Civil Rights Council, Shattered Men, and the San Diego Men's Center.
Over the past two years, this "Wise Majority" has spoken, delivering millions of telephone calls and emails to politicians calling for reform of domestic violence laws that hurt innocent individuals and families while rarely helping those who really need it. RADAR is committed to helping the Wise Majority amplify their voices to bring about positive change. We thank you for your help and donations which, in turn, help us all succeed as a team.
Thanks to you, we have achieved much in just two short years of existence:
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Forced PBS to withdraw the false documentary "Breaking the Silence", and replace it with a new documentary that is more reasonable. (http://www.mediaradar.org/alert_bts10.php)
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Brought about the rejection of the United Nations Secretary General's Report on Violence Against Women, by the U.N. Third Committee. (http://www.mediaradar.org/alert20061204.php)
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Forced the Washington Times to retract a false article about abused wives in India (http://www.mediaradar.org/alert20061204.php)
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Made Reform of Domestic Violence laws a national political issue.
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Recently launched a major initiative to block passage of CEDAW and introduction of similar legislation known as I-VAWA. (http://www.mediaradar.org/alert20070305.php)
This week we are giving the Wise Majority time off for home, family, and relaxation. You have all earned it. Be ready for an announcement of major significance next week that will give you more tools to work on bringing wisdom to our domestic violence laws.
Date of RADAR Release: March 19, 2007
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R.A.D.A.R. – Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting – is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of men and women working to improve the effectiveness of our nation's approach to solving domestic violence. http://mediaradar.org
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