How pornography fuels violence against women: new DVD from MTR
It’s time pornography was included in discussion of factors contributing to violence against women I’ve just a released a new DVD! It’s based on an address I gave to civic leaders, community groups, educators and those at the frontline of addressing domestic violence, in Queensland late last year. I think it’s safe to say it […]
MTR part of Studio 10 panel on impact of porn on young people
Yesterday Studio 10 screened a special investigation on the impact of pornography especially on young people. I was part of the panel. You can view an extract from the program below: See also: ‘When 5 year olds create porn themed images in class’. MTR, Australian Childhood Foundation Prosidy blog ‘Growing Up in Pornland: Girls Have […]
Why cricketer Chris Gayle must be called out on sexism: MTR on ABC
No, Chris Gayle, We Won’t ‘Move On’ from your Nationally Televised Sexism Melinda Tankard Reist – 5 Jan 2016 To sporting news now, and West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has found closure from an incident this week in which he propositioned a female sports reporter live on air. After making a pass at Channel Ten […]
Why does the Government spend millions addressing violence against women then roll out red carpet to Snoop Dogg? Talitha Stone in Daily Life
Why I want to stop Snoop Dog from visiting Australia I am a 24 year old activist with grassroots organisation Collective Shout. You may know me from my anti-violence campaign against US rapper, Tyler the Creator who verbally abused me at his all ages Sydney show last year. Just before Christmas I learned that Snoop […]