|
New for 2001 from Warren Farrell, Ph.D.
|
Child Support Project (AB 1058)
DRAFT 2001 REVIEW OF CALIFORNIA'S STATEWIDE UNIFORM CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINE available on line at http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc/programs/description/1058study.htm COPS believes that the suggested modifications
amount to nothing more than gerrymandering, and will only serve to delay the
real reforms needed. September 24, 2001 - September
30, 2001 During EPW, purple ribbons will be tied to send the message, "The Best Parent Is Both Parents", and the further message that the right of children to have both parents involved in their lives, the right of both parents to function fully and equally as parents and share their rights and responsibilities equally, and the right of families to exist and function as a family, are all civil rights and human rights. On Tuesday, September 25, at 8:30 p.m., public candlelight vigils and "Home Vigils" will be held throughout the world to join together in "A Moment in Our Hearts, A Moment of Solidarity" (NOT adjusted for other time zones, but means 8:30 pm in your time zone). The EPW website can be found at http://members.tripod.com/epweek . Also, please view the "Five Candles Reading" at http://members.tripod.com/epweek/candlevigil.html for use at public candlelight vigils and "Home Vigils." Last year, people in 25 states throughout
the United States and in six foreign countries joined to send the message
of Equal Parents' Week throughout the world. Responses are being received
confirming participation throughout the United States, England, Africa, and
this number continues to grow! Legislation The California State Legislature is back in session, and the anti-father bill on the front burner this week is SB 78, Premarital agreements by old nemesis Sheial Kuehl. This bill is a fine example of feminist jurisprudence, treating women like children and creating conflict with men. Read our analysis here and then contact your Senator . Update: The bill has gone to
the Governor. Please write asking for a veto. Politics In Washington, sweeping changes are afoot as the new Administation takes hold and political appointments begin to change the face of Federal agencies. In Sacramento, less-radical chairs head the
key Judiciary Committess in both the Senate and the Assembly. Culture The buzz on families and fathers surrounds two new books: Father and Child Reunion by Warren Farrell, and The Price of Motherhood by Ann Crittenden. Eminem, the voice of America's fatherless children, ignited controversy at the Grammys. To hear why, listen to Kill You from his award-winning Marshall Mathers CD . Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a brave and inspirational speech to the American Enterprise Institute. Media Judge Leonard Edwards of San Jose admits the courts are biased against fathers in a bizarre editorial, and the San Francisco Chronicle straddles both sides of the fence on the economic status of mothers. The New York Times corrects its position on The War Against Boys by Christina Hoff Sommers. Law The Supreme Court refuses to hear a case on the accountability of bad prosecutors; Justice Thomas writes an elegant dissent. COPS The Coalition of Parent Support is a state-wide, California political organization for those who believe that children do best when they have a healthy relationship with both their mother and their father. We believe in joint custody and shared parenting after divorce, reasonable levels of child support, and individual responsibity. We combat media portrayals of fathers as deadbeats and abusers, and fight government to involved in families when it's neither required nor constructive. We sponsor and support legislation that advances our cause, and
participate on panels and task forces at both the state and the local level
that seek to support parent involvement in all aspects of children's lives,
and we expect our members to support our mission by making their voices heard
in the halls of government. We also support the elected officials who stand
for justice and equality, and fight those who don't. Join Your membership contributions make our work possible, so please join if you haven't already. This page is an overview of media and poltical treatment of our
issues, and a guide to the structure of our organization. If you are here
for the first time, "
Who We Are, What We've Done
" is a good place to start. History The Coalition Of Parent Support was established in reaction to Senate Bill 370 in July of 1992. To read more about the COPS history, click here. To join COPS, please fill out the online membership form. If you'd like to be on our automated announcements
list, enter your email address below.
|
|
||||||