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Sydney Morning Herald
19-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Women are planning a revolution. It will benefit everyone
There is a revolution underway. You could call it 'fifth-wave feminism'. It began before the child sexual abuse scandal which continues to rock centre-based childcare. But as a result of the emotional wave of disgust and horror that each new revelation has brought, the dam has broken sooner than it might have. Women want to take back their lives. To stop co-operating with a society that treats us like eunuchs, valuing only half of what we do. The exciting thing about this revolution is that it is not just about self-actualisation, but social actualisation. It's about making room for men to be fathers as much as for women to be mothers. It challenges the archaic workplace which assumes people stop being parents as soon as they cross the office threshold. The revolution demands that productivity be valued over presenteeism. That hours spent dawdling around an office no longer count the same as hours spent delivering quality work. That we finally measure outcomes instead of inputs. It insists that we respect the work that parents do. Because, as any parent knows, raising a child is an unparalleled joy, but also a slog. Providing a stable home environment is hard work and something to boast about. The revolution was under way before the allegations against Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown came to light. At the beginning of this year, I was sent a manuscript by Virginia Tapscott, a mother of four and freelance writer. She and Tara Shelton have created an advocacy platform called Motherism, which describes itself as 'the unfinished business of feminism – for mothers'. Motherism is running a Kickstarter to fund the publication of the Tapscott's book, All Mothers Work. The book is both profound and energising. It will be the manifesto of this revolution. Tapscott articulates so many important ideas in the book that I've rendered it fluorescent by highlighting passages. The reason the revolution has been so long in coming, she writes, is that previous waves of feminism only valued women as man-like creatures, rendering them invisible as soon as they became mothers. Society presses us to muddle through those early years stretched to our limits, sleepless, instincts at odds with social expectations, pretending that it's all fine. That model has gone unchallenged by decades of women because, she says, each generation of women's children 'grew out of their dependency and it became a problem for the next woman'.
The Age
19-07-2025
- The Age
Women are planning a revolution. It will benefit everyone
There is a revolution underway. You could call it 'fifth-wave feminism'. It began before the child sexual abuse scandal which continues to rock centre-based childcare. But as a result of the emotional wave of disgust and horror that each new revelation has brought, the dam has broken sooner than it might have. Women want to take back their lives. To stop co-operating with a society that treats us like eunuchs, valuing only half of what we do. The exciting thing about this revolution is that it is not just about self-actualisation, but social actualisation. It's about making room for men to be fathers as much as for women to be mothers. It challenges the archaic workplace which assumes people stop being parents as soon as they cross the office threshold. The revolution demands that productivity be valued over presenteeism. That hours spent dawdling around an office no longer count the same as hours spent delivering quality work. That we finally measure outcomes instead of inputs. It insists that we respect the work that parents do. Because, as any parent knows, raising a child is an unparalleled joy, but also a slog. Providing a stable home environment is hard work and something to boast about. The revolution was under way before the allegations against Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown came to light. At the beginning of this year, I was sent a manuscript by Virginia Tapscott, a mother of four and freelance writer. She and Tara Shelton have created an advocacy platform called Motherism, which describes itself as 'the unfinished business of feminism – for mothers'. Motherism is running a Kickstarter to fund the publication of the Tapscott's book, All Mothers Work. The book is both profound and energising. It will be the manifesto of this revolution. Tapscott articulates so many important ideas in the book that I've rendered it fluorescent by highlighting passages. The reason the revolution has been so long in coming, she writes, is that previous waves of feminism only valued women as man-like creatures, rendering them invisible as soon as they became mothers. Society presses us to muddle through those early years stretched to our limits, sleepless, instincts at odds with social expectations, pretending that it's all fine. That model has gone unchallenged by decades of women because, she says, each generation of women's children 'grew out of their dependency and it became a problem for the next woman'.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Special prosecutor will be assigned to former Geneva officer's case
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A special prosecutor is being assigned to the case of Michael Tapscott, the former Geneva police officer accused of selling drugs on duty. Ontario County DA James Ritts announced that his opponent in this year's election, Ontario County Attorney Jason MacBride, exchanged texts with Tapscott. It was alleged that MacBride was seeking Tapscott and the Geneva Police Department's endorsement for DA. The texts, according to Ritts, happened over several months before Tapscott was arrested. Ritts said that, in light of these accusations, the DA's Office will seek a special prosecutor from outside Ontario County to ensure all defendants are brought to justice without impropriety. 'Although I am disappointed there is a need for a Special Prosecutor in this case, prosecutorial ethics require me to take this action,' Ritts said in a statement. News 8 has reached out to the DA's Office and MacBride for further comment on this matter. The Ontario District Attorney's Office declined to provide any further comment and directed us to the Wayne County District Attorney, who will be the special prosecutor for the case. Tapscott, a former D.A.R.E. officer, was arrested earlier this month for allegedly selling drugs to someone at a local business in Geneva while in uniform and operating a police car. Investigators said they found evidence that Tapscott provided a form of Adderall. Tapscott was charged with fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and official misconduct. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Geneva PD names members placed on administrative leave amid criminal investigation into former officer
GENEVA, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Geneva Police Department posted a 'quick-fact' sheet to its Facebook page over the weekend which included the names and ranks of the department members placed on administrative leave, announced Friday. This comes following the arrest of a former police officer last week who was charged for allegedly selling a controlled substance to another person at a business location in April while he was on duty, in uniform and in a marked police car. Sgt. David Felice and Officer Nathan Jacon have both been placed on administrative leave. On Wednesday last week, Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione announced the arrest of officer Michael Tapscott on a felony charge for allegedly selling a form of Adderall to another individual. According to court documents obtained by News8, the GPS on Tapscott's patrol car is what led investigators to Geneva Foreign & Sports car dealership and mechanic on Rt-14 where the transaction on a single pill took place. Tapscott was a 13-year-veteran of the force and resigned the day before he was arrested. The City of Geneva Police Chief, Ronald Eveland, was not in the office Monday; he spoke last week during the initial news conference about the arrest of Tapscott, discussing crucial next steps. 'As this unfolds, we'll have some sort of corrective action plan. These allegations are very troubling. They're very disturbing. I think the best thing that we can do as leaders is one: show and support our department and let them know that operations are going to continue. I think also just being there for the community as well and help build and establish that trust,' Chief Eveland said. Monday afternoon, News8 spoke with one man who was born and raised in Geneva about his feelings surrounding the situation. 'I'm going to court now, that's why I'm here; anybody that's going to court is innocent until proven guilty. So he got to handle his scandal,' says Darnell Dye, adding, 'I don't think it changes how I feel about the police. I always felt the same about them. I guess now he know what it feels like to be on the other side, I guess.' Michael Tapscott is due back in court in the Town of Geneva on Wednesday, May 14. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two more Geneva PD members on leave ahead of criminal investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two additional members of the Geneva Police Department have been placed on administrative leave ahead of a criminal investigation by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, a release from the Geneva Police Department confirmed Friday. Chief Ronald Eveland said the placement of the members on leave stems from Wednesday's announcement that 13-year-veteran Officer Michael Tapscott was placed on leave pending an investigation and subsequent arrest. Former Geneva police officer accused of selling drugs while on duty Officer Tapscott submitted a letter of resignation to Geneva Police Tuesday before he was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, and official misconduct relating to the sale of a form of Adderall. It's alleged this happened while the officer was on duty and operating a police car. 'If true, the allegation against Mr. Tapscott is deeply unsettling. However, we trust and faith in our judicial system to conduct a thorough investigation resulting in the appropriate outcome,' Chief Eveland said in a statement. 'This is an extremely difficult time not only for our police department family, but for the Geneva community and for any innocent parties involved.' The Ontario County Sheriff's Office released a statement shortly after Chief Eveland's letter to the community. 'We understand that the allegations in this case are troubling, and the public wants to know the extent of criminality involved.' Sheriff David Cirencione said in a statement. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office remains committed to conducting a thorough, unbiased investigation, and we are going to continue to pursue our findings, wherever they lead. Further information will continue to be released as appropriate to maintain the integrity of the investigative process.' Sheriff Cirencione urged anyone with information relating to the case to contact or utilize 'Submit a Tip' on the 'OntarioSheriffNY' mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
