We’re half way to our signature goal. Voters are signing the CASE Act at record speed, pushing forward our signature deadline to FEBRUARY 29, 2012. While our paid campaign is flying, our volunteer signatures are lagging. Clint Eastwood talked about America’s halftime in his Superbowl ad.
Read MoreRise Up & Reach Out
Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves . . . ensure justice for those being crushed. Proverbs 31:8 The mental image of a coach statutory raping a boy in a university shower has been branded into our national consciousness since 21 felony counts of alleged sexual abuse were brought against Jerry Sandusky. […]
Read MoreGrateful for 2011. Ready for an Amazing 2012.
Happy New Year! Your dedication in 2011 has paved the way for our sure victory in 2012. After holding our breath to see the outcomes of the fundraising and the Attorney General’s approval of our initiative, we have a sigh of relief. The Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE Act) petition launched on December 24th, just […]
Read MoreJury Acquitted Pimp, Victim Portrayed as “Slut” Faces Imminent Danger
This weekend, I was floored by a news article about a jury that acquitted a pimp because his teenage victim had a prior history of sexual exploitation (Miami girl’s beau/pimp acquitted of sex crime , Journal Gazette, Indiana, 7/29/11). It is absolutely appalling that the court accepted an argument that this young victim’s prior exploitation […]
Read MoreThe John Profile
Who are the men that buy sex? According to a Newsweek article that discusses a Boston based study this week here are the stats: -sex as divorced from personal relationships (with a lack of emotional involvement) -have a profile that commit more crimes of all sorts compared to “non-buyers” and all violent crimes in this test group against […]
Read MoreFreedom is *not* free.
On this July 4th, there is much to celebrate about. In addition to freedom from tyranny, the facts that I as a woman, an immigrant, and a person of color can have a terrific education and career, can drive, own property, and move about freely are among other reasons to celebrate. The recent war and civil […]
Read MoreGiving New Meaning to “Pimp”
Over 100,000 American children are trafficked for sex or “pimped” each and every year. The average age of entry is 12 to 14 years old according to Shared Hope International’s report. These children are looking for a better life, a better home. Instead they are misled by pimps to sell their bodies and innocence to […]
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