Yesterday Julie Bindel launched her new video series “Action Men” for Spectator TV, a YouTube channel. The first episode is an interview (video, 34:56), Why we don’t need ‘male feminists’ – Julie Bindel & Michael Conroy | Action Men. Earlier today I posted the following comments which are still there:

It’s nothing short of shameful that The Spectator should give a platform to Julie Bindel, one of the most men-hating radical feminists of her generation (and that’s a high bar). But then The Spectator has commissioned 50+ articles from the woman, and refused to permit us to pay for a full-page ad relating truths about domestic violence which have been known to researchers, and published, for DECADES. I’ve left a lengthy response to this matter on Ms Bindel’s Substack. It includes hyperlinks to ONS data showing that women are almost twice as likely to be abused by female partners than by male partners, and the most violent couples are lesbian couples. Hmm, why does Ms Bindel never write about female violence? Why does The Spectator never give a platform to people who could tell the truth about domestic violence? Mike Buchanan JUSTICE FOR MEN & BOYS

Today Ms Bindel posted a link on her Substack, here. I’m a subscriber (£5.00pcm) and I can therefore post comments and read others’ comments. My initial comments are here. I’ve had a lengthy exchange with a male feminist which you’ll be able to read if you subscribe.

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Our thanks to Gerry for this critique (video, 36:47) of an old Karen Straughan video. It’s received 138,000+ views in the past 24 hours.

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Our thanks to William Collins for this wonderful news published 12 hours ago by the Wolverhampton Express & Star. We hope more major titles – and the TV and radio media – will pick up the news soon.

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Back in July we published a piece with the title Andrew Malkinson, 57, served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit furiously slams ‘liar’ police and recounts how he feared for his life in jail – while telling victim of the crime the system ‘let us both down’ as Court of Appeal clears him. 15 minutes ago we received an email from Matt and Emma, the co-founders of APPEAL, the full text:

Dear APPEAL Supporter, Two quick things this morning from us. First, our client Andy Malkinson is guest editor for BBC Radio 4’s Today programme – you can tune in or catch up here. Second, please consider making a donation to support our seasonal crowdfund and help us bring home more innocent prisoners like Andy – click here to make a donation. Andy spent 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit – but APPEAL proved his innocence. Andy now plans to spend his life exploring the world and advocating for transformation of the system that failed him. On Radio 4 this morning Andy will be exploring the impact wrongful convictions have on individuals and their families, and how he survived his seventeen and a half years in prison by liberating his mind through the study of mathematics, physics and astronomy. You can also read his powerful article in iNews about a British Justice system in denial about its mistakes here. We receive hundreds of requests from other prisoners who urgently need our help – and yours. Please make a donation today to help fund the fight for people like Andy  – he is not the only one. Thank you for your support always. Emma and Matt Co-Directors, APPEAL

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Good news. Tim Martin is the inspiring businessman behind the JD Wetherspoon’s chain of affordable pubs and hotels (I’m a big fan of their large breakfasts). He’s also a very tall man (at least 6’6” tall, I’d guess). Wearing a bodycam on my chest, I interviewed him outside a Tory party conference some years ago, while we were protesting against Male Genital Mutilation. I was disappointed later to see that the video didn’t extend as high up as his face.

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A tip of the hat to GB News for this. The end of the piece:

Addressing the outrage days after the scenes aired, a BBC spokesperson told GB News: “EastEnders is a fictional drama and our regular viewers have come to expect big dramatic storylines, especially at Christmas. “This year’s story began in February 2023 and throughout the year we have taken great care to signpost the storyline prior to transmission, through on-air continuity and publicity.”

How, precisely, was that, “addressing the outrage”? The sooner the BBC is completely defunded, and has to rely solely on subscriptions for its existence, the better. But politicians are terrified of the BBC’s power to make or break them.

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Our thanks to the Washington DC-based Domestic Abuse and Violence International Alliance (DAVIA) for this press release. We’re an active member of DAVIA which is sponsoring the International Conference on Men’s Issues in Budapest, Hungary, in August 2024.

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