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Selective Service

Lysistrata leads men’s strike: “Not while I’m bleeding.”

In Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, the most manly of all women Lysistrata proclaimed that war should be women’s work – a step toward gender equality not taken. … Read the post Lysistrata leads men’s strike: “Not while I’m bleeding.”

Marc Angelucci: modern martyr like ancient Saint Vincent

Marc Angelucci, angel of light and men’s human rights activist, was murdered. He’s a martyr like Prudentius’s Saint Vincent. Angelucci, still help guide us! … Read the post Marc Angelucci: modern martyr like ancient Saint Vincent

sexist Selective Service overturned; gender equality progress at last

In a historic victory for true gender equality, a court has ruled U.S. sexist Selective Service registration unconstitutional. Justice at last!
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Selective Service in ignored history of controlling men's bodies

The US Military Selective Service Act requires men, only men, to register with the government as preparation for being used in a national emergency. … Read the post Selective Service in ignored history of controlling men's bodies

the official form for sexist selective service registration

The official form for sexist Selective Service registration shows extraordinary contempt for young men’s lives. Sacrificing men’s lives is far too easy. … Read the post the official form for sexist selective service registration