Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday Afternoon's Journal
Tuesday Afternoon's Journal
March 28, 2014

I am Ready ...

March 26, 2014

Ok. Is it just me or does any one else see

The irony of aikoaiko locking that thread in GD? Of all the hosts serving they let one that has posted in the thread be the one to lock it. Really?

March 23, 2014

Harrowing story of a 17th century battered wife uncovered in 1684 pamphlet

Beaten, starved and threatened with a gun:
Mary Hampson's harrowing story appears in a pamphlet published in 1684
Charts abuse at hands of her husband, including beatings and starvation
One incident involved him holding a pistol to her throat late at night
Has been turned into a book called The Case of Mistress Mary Hampson
By: Ruth Styles

A pamphlet detailing the beatings, threats and intimidation endured by a Yorkshire housewife more than 300 years ago has been uncovered by academics at the University of Huddersfield.
In the work, which dates from 1684, a woman named Mary Hampson lists the catalogue of abuse she suffered at the hands of her overbearing and violent husband.
Although Mrs Hampson eventually escaped her abusive spouse, she first endured being beaten and starved and a violent incident involving a gun - all of which is detailed in in A Plain and Compendious Relation of the Case of Mrs Mary Hampson.



video and more at link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2586091/Harrowing-story-17th-century-battered-wife-uncovered-1684-pamphlet.html

<Yes, this is from The Daily Mail>




March 19, 2014

Talking About St. Patrick's Day ...



On the sixth month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street during St. Patrick's Day 2012, 23-year-old activist Cecily McMillan was marching peacefully on the sidewalk when she was sexually assaulted and beaten unconscious by the NYPD. Now, Cecily faces 7 years in prison for assault against the NYPD.

Post here if you think all charges against Cecily should be dropped now!

http://bit.ly/1iUWcJk
March 14, 2014

*Real Men Don't* Campaign



Globe Aware
-An estimated one million children are forced to work in the global sex industry every year.
-The global sex slavery market generates a $39 billion profit annually.
-Selling young girls is more profitable than trafficking drugs or weapons.

Celebrities are taking part in Real Men Don't Buy Girls campaign.

Be part in this campaign too and spread awareness !

https://www.facebook.com/globeaware
March 13, 2014

Doubling Down ...

Profile Information

Gender: Do not display
Member since: Wed Sep 26, 2007, 11:23 PM
Number of posts: 56,912
Latest Discussions»Tuesday Afternoon's Journal