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Wednesday September 5, 2018

September 4, 2018 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday September 5, 2018

As crisis envelops Catholic Church, is Pope Francis facing a ‘watershed moment’?

ROME For some, the accusations sending tremors through the Catholic Church are a concerted and dubious attack by ultraconservatives on Pope Francis. For others, the accusations are a credible attempt to expose the depths of the Vatican’s struggle to deal transparently with sexual abuse.

March 1, 2016

But at the centre of the divided church is Francis, whose reputation is being challenged by the unverified accusations that he and other Vatican higher-ups had known for years about the sexual misconduct allegations against a now-resigned cardinal, Theodore McCarrick.

One week after the release of a scathing 7,000-word letter from Vatican ex-ambassador Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Vatican watchers say Francis — who has yet to directly address the veracity of the accusations — is facing the greatest challenge of his papacy.

Some Catholics have criticized him for what they describe as an insufficient response to the crisis. A few bishops have suggested that he call an extraordinary meeting to address sexual abuse in the church. And he faces pivotal decisions about whether to release abuse-related documents or green-light a who-knew-what investigation into McCarrick — with the possibility that such a probe could point fingers back to the Vatican. (Source: Hamilton Spectator) 

 

Posted in: International Tagged: abuse, air guitar, church, concert, denial, Francis, International, misconduct, pontiff, pope, roman Catholic, sexual, silence, Vatican

Monday November 13, 2017

November 10, 2017 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Monday November 13, 2017

Who’s next? High anxiety in Hollywood amid sexual harassment allegations in the industry

The curtain has been pulled back, and, oh, is it messy.

November 9, 2017

Hollywood has always revelled in scandal. The rumour. The whisper. The unfortunate photograph. The apology and return to grace. But the recent sex abuse stories have turned into a parade of tawdry violations and twisted passions, the stuff of movies acted out in real lives against the unglamorous air of disgrace, endless transgressions that even Ray Donovan, Showtime’s half-shaven mercurial fixer, couldn’t clean up with all his hush money and muscle.

The rape and sexual abuse allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein, Brett Ratner, James Toback and others have shattered the awards-season aplomb in a town that imagines itself bold and freewheeling but prefers the tempered and scripted. The entertainment industry has slipped into a multi-polar catharsis of emboldened women, nervous men, threatening lawyers, broken deals, spoiled careers and the uncertainty that comes when cracks run like lightning through facades.

May 25, 2011

“I think the industry is forever changed,” said Marcel Pariseau, a publicist whose clients include Scarlett Johansson and Olivia Munn, one of six women who accused Ratner of sexual misconduct in the Los Angeles Times last week. “Every morning we wake up and we don’t know what’s going to be next. You’re almost afraid to get on your gadget to see what the new story is.”

“No one is going to be going to a producer or director’s hotel suite anymore,” he added. “All meetings will be done with somebody else in the room for protection for both sides. It’s a defining moment. It’s vigilance.”

November 19, 2014

Instagram accounts are being scrubbed, Facebook pages edited, publicists consulted and memories jogged about what might have happened where and with whom on that blurry night years ago. The cocktail circuit is jittery; the Oscar buzz feels a bit listless. Talent agencies are dropping clients and scouring their own houses. Studios are pruning relationships, firing executives hours after an allegation is made public. (Source: Toronto Star) 

 

Posted in: Entertainment, International, USA Tagged: constellation, Entertainment, harassment, Hollywood, pig, power, sex, sexual, stars

Tuesday March 1 2016

February 29, 2016 by Graeme MacKay
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Tuesday March 1 2016 Clergy victims doubt "Spotlight" Oscar win will bring change Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3470096/Clergy-victims-doubt-Spotlight-Oscar-win-bring-change.html#ixzz41b1yngVL Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Victims of clergy sexual abuse are reveling in the Oscar won by ÒSpotlightÓ Ñ the story of The Boston GlobeÕs investigation into the scandal Ñ but say they donÕt hold out much hope that the elevated status from the filmÕs Best Picture award will prompt changes at the highest levels of the Roman Catholic church. ÒSpotlight,Ó starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, covers the GlobeÕs work to uncover how dozens of priests in the Archdiocese of Boston had molested and raped children for decades while church higher-ups covered it up and shuffled abusive priests from parish to parish. The film was released in November to accolades from victims who said it gave them a sense of validation after years of struggling in silence. Even Boston Cardinal Sean OÕMalley Ñ appointed to replace Cardinal Bernard Law after he resigned in disgrace Ñ called ÒSpotlightÓ a Òvery powerful and important film.Ó But victims say they have little hope that the filmÕs new status as an Oscar winner will lead to some of the things theyÕve called for over the years, including complete transparency by the church and the criminal prosecution of church leaders who knew about the abuse but didnÕt report the perpetrators to police. ÒI donÕt think the Vatican or the archdiocese will necessarily do more,Ó said Robert Costello, 54, who was sexually abused by a Boston priest from the late 1960s through 1976. ÒI think what (the film) is going to do is educate the general public as to what their response or lack of response has been,Ó said Costello, who agreed to a civil settlement with the archdiocese. The Globe series was followed by revelations of sex

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Tuesday March 1 2016

Clergy victims doubt “Spotlight” Oscar win will bring change

Victims of clergy sexual abuse are reveling in the Oscar won by “Spotlight” — the story of The Boston Globe’s investigation into the scandal — but say they don’t hold out much hope that the elevated status from the film’s Best Picture award will prompt changes at the highest levels of the Roman Catholic church.

“Spotlight,” starring Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams and Mark Ruffalo, covers the Globe’s work to uncover how dozens of priests in the Archdiocese of Boston had molested and raped children for decades while church higher-ups covered it up and shuffled abusive priests from parish to parish.

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Friday February 19, 2016 Pope Francis says Trump's views on immigration 'not Christian' Pope Francis said Thursday that Donald Trump is "not Christian" if he intends to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border. Trump immediately fired back, saying it is disgraceful for a religious leader to question a person's faith. Trump, a leading U.S. Republican presidential candidate, has promised to build a wall along the Mexican border from Texas to California and expel 11 million people who are in the country illegally if elected president. The Pope's comments en route home from Mexico came hours after he prayed at the Mexico-U.S. border for people who died trying to reach the United States. "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," Francis said. "This is not in the Gospel." Not having heard Trump's border plans independently, Francis said he'd "give him the benefit of the doubt." But he added: "I'd just say that this man is not Christian if he said it this way." Texas Senator Ted Cruz, another Republican presidential contender, has also supported building a border wall, and joked that he will make Trump pay for it. Trump, a Presbyterian, last week criticized Francis' plans to pray at the border. He said the move was ill-informed and showed Francis to be a political figure being exploited by the Mexican government. "I don't think he understands the danger of the open border that we have with Mexico," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. "I think Mexico got him to do it because they want to keep the border just the way it is. They're making a fortune, and we're losing." On Thursday, he responded to the Pope's comments during a campaign stop in Kiawah Island, S.C. "No leader, especially a religious leader, should have the right to question another man's religion or faith," he said. "They are using the Pope as a pawn and they sh

February 19, 2016

The film was released in November to accolades from victims who said it gave them a sense of validation after years of struggling in silence. Even Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley — appointed to replace Cardinal Bernard Law after he resigned in disgrace — called “Spotlight” a “very powerful and important film.”

But victims say they have little hope that the film’s new status as an Oscar winner will lead to some of the things they’ve called for over the years, including complete transparency by the church and the criminal prosecution of church leaders who knew about the abuse but didn’t report the perpetrators to police.

“I don’t think the Vatican or the archdiocese will necessarily do more,” said Robert Costello, 54, who was sexually abused by a Boston priest from the late 1960s through 1976.

“I think what (the film) is going to do is educate the general public as to what their response or lack of response has been,” said Costello, who agreed to a civil settlement with the archdiocese.

The Globe series was followed by revelations of sex abuse in dioceses around the world. The series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2003. (Source: AP)


Published in the Western Star, Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Published in the Western Star, Corner Brook, Newfoundland

 

Posted in: Entertainment, International Tagged: abuse, academy, awards, boston, Catholic, church, film, Hollywood, International, movie, Oscars, Roman, scandal, sexual, spotlight

Thursday May 14, 2015

May 13, 2015 by Graeme MacKay

Thursday May 14, 2015Editorial cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday May 14, 2015

Sexually explicit taunts must be confronted, justice minister says

Canada’s justice minister is applauding the actions of the Toronto TV reporter who confronted a group of hecklers over a sexually explicit taunt.

Peter MacKay says that while criminal charges could be used to discourage people from shouting profanities during live broadcasts, showcasing the problem also acts as a deterrent.

Saturday, October 11, 2014Hydro One is firing a Sunshine List employee involved in the vulgar incident with CityNews reporter Shauna Hunt at Sunday’s Toronto FC game.

“Regarding the incident at the Toronto FC game between a (CityNews) reporter and fans, Hydro One is taking steps to terminate the employee involved for violating our Code of Conduct,” said Daffyd Roderick, director, corporate affairs for Hydro One.

Wednesday August 14, 2013“Respect for all people is engrained in the Code of Conduct and in our Core Values and we are committed to a work environment where discrimination or harassment of any type is met with zero tolerance.”

Roderick identified the employee as Shawn Simoes, an assistant network management engineer who made $106,510.50 a year.

Earlier today, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment said the Toronto FC fans involved in the incident will be banned for “at least” a year.

Wednesday November 19, 2014CityNews reporter Shauna Hunt confronted several men on Sunday while she was outside of a Toronto FC game. While recording a standup for her report, a number of men shouted the phrase “F— her right in the p—-!”

The camera kept rolling as video shows she confronted some of the men who had shouted at her, as well as a group of men standing behind her waiting for their chance to do the same.

Simoes, the employee being fired by Hydro One, did not shout the previously mentioned phrase, but did speak to Hunt on camera after the incident occured. “It is f—ing hilarious,” he told the reporter. (Source: Hamilton Spectator)

Posted in: Ontario Tagged: #FHITP, civility, harassment, hooligans, humiliation, Memes, Ontario, profanity, public, sexual, shaming, soccer, social media, spanking

Wednesday October 8, 2003

October 8, 2003 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Wednesday October 8, 2003

Schwarzenegger admits behaving badly after groping claims

Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted yesterday he had “behaved badly” as he tried to shake off damaging allegations on the eve of California’s race for governor that he used his celebrity to humiliate women sexually.Claims that he was a groper who had sexually humiliated women for three decades were made as the actor set off on a four-day tour aimed an ensuring his victory at the polls on October 7.

After denials by his campaign, the actor acknowledged that he had sometimes “behaved badly” on film sets.

“It is true that I was on rowdy movie sets and I have done things that were not right which I thought then was playful,” he said.

“But now I recognise that I offended people. Those people that I have offended, I want to say to them I am deeply sorry about that and I apologise because that’s not what I’m trying to do.”

The actor said “a lot of the stuff in the story is not true … but I have to say that where there’s smoke there’s fire”. To cheers from a crowd of around 1,500 supporters, he promised to be “champion of women” if elected.

Six women who had met Mr Schwarzenegger on film sets, in studio offices and elsewhere since the 1970s and most recently in 2000 have made the allegations. Two agreed to be named in the report, which was published yesterday by the Los Angeles Times. One of them was the British television presenter, Anna Richardson.

Three women described their dismay when Mr Schwarzenegger allegedly grabbed their breasts. A fourth claimed he had reached under her skirt and gripped her buttocks. Another has alleged he tried to take her swimsuit off in a hotel elevator and a sixth woman said the actor had grabbed her, pulled her on to his lap and asked her “whether a certain sexual act had ever been performed on her”. (Source: The Guardian) 

 

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Posted in: USA Tagged: #meToo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, Governor, grope, groping, harassment, misconduct, sex, sexual, USA

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