Hidden dangers trap teen sexters Aug 9, 2010
While the age of consent in NSW is 16 - and the legal definition of a child in NSW is the same - under the Commonwealth Criminal Code, a child is defined as anyone under the age of 18. Legal experts claim this makes teenagers who engage in the popular new pastime of ''sexting'' - sending explicit pictures of themselves to their lovers via email or SMS - vulnerable to being charged and placed on the child-sex register. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
- Malaysias first female Islamic judges spark debate Aug 5, 2010
In related news, the Malaysian state of Malacca is to allow Muslim girls under the age of consent of 16 years to marry in a bid to stem unwed pregnancies, angering the countrys womens activists and politicians. The Islamic council in the southern state on Tuesday announced that it would allow marriage for Muslims below the current minimum age of 16 years for females and 18 for males. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adams: The Christian Gene Aug 5, 2010
"see ya in Ann's bar.mick leo usmcpgw Wrote: 7 hours ago (9:32 PM) in Boortz on-air opinion, a dumba**. in my opinion, a dumbarse is what homos do to each other. for a smartarse knows the hole is only an exit. jim#1 Wrote: 7 hours ago (9:05 PM) I have never seen or heard of a problem so big, that is so easy to solve."Those People" want to be considered different in everything they do and say.What could be easier than just finding a new word. The word Marriage is already taken.Really,... (Townhall.com)
Victim speaks out about dropped felony charges for woman who posed as boy Aug 3, 2010
"There are some things that she had done that led to see that she was not a guy, but I didn't recognize them at the time because I was blinded. Kaleigh and her mother who wish to go by their first names, agreed to talk to Fox19 because they're outraged that the felony sex charges were dropped. "I'm disgusted, I think it's ridiculous that criminals and perverts have more rights than victims do," said the victim's mother, Laura. They have dozens of cards, letters and text messages they say Dye... (FOX19.com, OH)
Dueling Protests on Gay Marriage Aug 1, 2010
Legally all that is required is to petition to get age of consent laws lowered. Again this is EXACTLY what kicking the hornets nest does. (Townhall.com)
Condoms provided at Youth Olympic Village's medical clinic by UNAIDS Jul 28, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Condoms provided at Youth Olympic Village's medical clinic by UNAIDS - channelnewsasia. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
PM's so sure Bob's your uncle Jul 25, 2010
They want to legislate for same-sex marriage, tinker with age of consent laws, establish ''intersex'' as a legal gender, fund gender reassignment, require government to consult lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people on policy, and provide easier access to abortion. On drugs, they are harm minimisation all the way, with more needle exchange programs and injecting rooms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Friday Night Lights, Season 4 Jul 6, 2010
You're wrong about statutory rape, though, David: I looked up the law in Texas (here's a handy state-by-state ), and the age of consent is 17. Julie is safe with her 23-year-old. (Slate)
Husband of Helen Mirren 'had no idea' about nude photo shoot: report Jul 1, 2010
"She appeared nude in a number of films -- including her debut performance on the big screen, the 1969 Australian film "Age of Consent. " | Comments (0) You must be logged in to leave comments. Today in Pictures Surf's up! Lady Gaga-inspired style Adam Sandler's leading ladies On the 'Eclipse' red carpet Go Fourth rate Click on Each Photo Most Popular Snoop Dogg wants to rent entire country Spy ring's 'femme fatale' Al Gore sex investigation to be re-opened, say Portland police Knicks will meet... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Glee stars break no sex on set rule Jun 24, 2010
After all, despite the fact that they play teens on the small screen, the stars of Glee are all over the age of consent. Lawyer: Colemans ex was harsh and domineering As the battle for control of Gary Colemans estate rages on between the actors ex-wife and ex-girlfriend, his former attorney Randy Kester took a break from the legal fray to slam the side he isnt supporting. (MSNBC -- News)
Sex, mature women and the eww factor Jun 24, 2010
Nor for that matter was anyone complaining when, in 1969, aged just 24, Mirren appeared nude in the film Age of Consent. Discretion and nudity are not the issues here. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Dame Helen Mirren, 64, poses topless for photo shoot Jun 23, 2010
"She appeared nude in a number of films -- including her debut performance on the big screen, the 1969 Australian film "Age of Consent. " Topics | Comments (0) You must be logged in to leave comments. Today in Pictures Celebrity Photos: June 21, 2010 Zac Efron Tween ridiculousness at the MuchMusic Video Awards Out of Africa A step by step guide to becoming a club kid Click on Each Photo Most Popular Jerry Seinfeld calls out Lady Gaga for her foul temper 'Queer' shock Obama says he wants to talk... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Prejudice and pride: Brisbane's homosexual history Jun 3, 2010
7:20PM Thursday Jun 03, 2010. Search brisbanetimes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
May 14 letters May 14, 2010
Legal age of consent, for example, ranges from unspecified in Thailand through 14 in Denmark to 18 in some U.S. states. In many cultures, early teen marriage is commonplace. (NJ.com -- Times)
Profile: Who is David Cameron? May 12, 2010
Last year at a Gay Pride function, Cameron praised the then Labour government for equalizing the age of consent, introducing civil partnerships and allowing gays and lesbians to serve in the military openly. But while Cameron has played down his privileged background, he has often been attacked because of his social class. (CNN -- International)
http://slate.me/d4doLt Apr 25, 2010
Everybody Draw Mohammed Day. In the Food & Drink Section. (Slate)
MP's historic civil partnership Mar 28, 2010
"Only a few years ago there was a different gay age of consent, you could sack people or refuse to serve them just because of their sexuality and gays were banned from the military, from adopting or getting married. "Parliament is special because it has made it possible. We are delighted that everyone in the UK can now share in a privilege that used to be available just to straight MPs. (BBC News -- UK)
No Profit in Protecting Pregnant Teens Mar 10, 2010
Disclosing this fact should have triggered a reporting process required by the state in all cases where girls under age 16 Wisconsins age of consent disclose that they are sexually active. Instead, Live Actions video shows the Planned Parenthood worker explaining that the situation doesnt necessarily have to be reported. (Townhall.com)
A government out of step on gay rights Feb 28, 2010
In 1999 we successfully campaigned for the recognition of same-sex de facto relationships in NSW. We also successfully lobbied for the equal age of consent for gay men in NSW in 2003, and lesbian co-mothering, and the federal same-sex law reform package in 2008. The Adoption Act stands alone as the last piece of legislation in NSW that directly discriminates against same-sex couples and their children. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Military Lab Rats Feb 5, 2010
No nation has ever had a better military than today s, all-volunteer, U.S. Armed Forces. Though I wouldn t trade anything for the young Americans I served with in Vietnam, or afterwards, those presently wearing America s uniforms are the brightest, best educated, best trained, and combat-experienced military the world has ever seen. (Human Events Online)
Being In Heaven Jan 21, 2010
He can be found among the credits of Age of Consent, Wake in Fright and the Skippy series, and it says something for his powers of persuasion that he's been able to recruit some of the industry's most-experienced names in his return to the screen. Martin McGrath ( Muriel's Wedding ) photographed Being in Heaven, George Liddle ( Dark City, Evil Angels ) did the production design and John Scott ( Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Quiet American ) was the editor. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Report sexual predator to the authorities Jan 19, 2010
(The age of consent in this state is 16, and the relationship is apparently consensual. . (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
View From the Right: Theres a battle brewing in Massachusetts Jan 15, 2010
During a debate with Coakley, Brown made his distinction from his opponent clear: "I'm not in favor of partial-birth abortion. I am not in favor of federal funding of abortion. I do not believe in lowering the age of consent to get abortions as Martha does.". When the Supreme Court upheld the federal prohibition on partial-birth abortion, Coakley was livid, and wrote (in a co-authored op-ed): "In one fell swoop, five justices set back the cause of a woman's individual liberty and... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Revolution in Europe Jan 14, 2010
I see that your government is lowering the age of consent for homosexuals to the same as what it is for human beings, he said, with happy disgust. He says everything with some form of disgust, Abu. (The American Conservative)
Kathryn Lopez: Brown stands out in Massachusetts race Jan 10, 2010
I do not believe in lowering the age of consent to get abortions as Martha does. When the Supreme Court upheld the federal prohibition on partial-birth abortion, Coakley was livid, and wrote (in a co-authored op-ed): In one fell swoop, five justices set back the cause of a woman's individual liberty and self-determination, as well as decades of established legal precedent. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
