We were stopped, harassed, threatened, and detained by eight soldiers in battle fatigues brandishing automatic weapons. And it is crushing to recognize that so many smart, caring women will spend their time, precious energy, and scarce resources begging men to please, please harm women just a little bit less.I am heartened that there are good men who stand with us—who recognize that creating a partnership of masculine and feminine principles is desperately needed for the survival of the species. Take Your Foot Off My Neck. If your pain lingers for more than a week or is accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical attention.In many cases, the pain on the left side of your neck will subside on its own or with over-the-counter pain relievers and rest. As long as any women are vulnerable, all women are vulnerable.
--End of Excerpt . But something happened that dissipated that extraordinary energy. In 1985 Ellen Goodman wrote a column in the Boston Globe:The latest news, delivered straight to your inbox.I am furious. With the exception of a small dumb McFeminism move, this year's International Women's Day boasted much stirring good news, from global protests to Spain's strike to the spreading of "the Not Sorry wisdom" to the seismic, galvanizing and growing affirmation that "something long tolerated is finally recognized as intolerable."
"...so the Lord routed them before Israel…and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah...." Verse 16," But these five kings had fled and hidden themselves in a cave at Makkedah...." Verse 24, "So it was, when they brought out those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, 'Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings.' There have obviously been many changes in women’s lives and people may argue that feminism is no longer needed—it’s passé. Don't clench your toes inside your shoes ... nor deliberately spring off the toes as your foot … Many causes of neck numbness are treatable with home remedies like rest and practicing good posture. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENTCommon Dreams has been providing breaking news & views for the progressive community since 1997. We learned about the women who had worked for social justice before us—we pressed for changes in laws and federal priorities. It is devastating to read the dozens of e-mails that come to me every day detailing the myriad ways in which women’s lives, well-being, and health are being savagely attacked in Congress and in state legislatures across the country.