It seems like the Violence Against Women’s Act was re-signed so very long ago. President Obama signed this important legislation into law on March 7th in which many are hoping will curb attacks against women nationally. We could only hope. But at the University of North Carolina, it appears they are unaware of such legislation… Continue reading Violence Against Women’s Act Unawareness At UNC
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Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
We all know what’s happening here, right? That’s right, Politics is at play. In the last election cycle, Republicans watched as women voted for President Obama and Democrats in near record numbers. There were hashtags [#GOPWarAgainstWomen] going around on Twitter detailing how Republicans were against women because they refused to approve the Violence Against Women… Continue reading Republicans In Congress Finally Approve The Violence Against Women Act
Monday, February 18, 2013
Cold as a witch’s tit in New York today, 18 degrees! And since it’s a federal holiday, practically everything is closed so no need to go outside…that’s my excuse and I’m standing behind it… President Obama has declared a presidential proclamation citing February 2013 National Black History Month, commemorating and honoring the 50th Anniversary of… Continue reading Monday, February 18, 2013
Al Franken Weeps On Senate Floor While Discussing ‘Violence Against Women Act’
After months of Republican opposition to the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act, it finally passed the Senate yesterday on a 68-31 vote. All 31 votes against the re-authorization of the bill came from Senate Republicans. For the other Republicans who joined with the Democrats to pass the bill, maybe it was this emotional… Continue reading Al Franken Weeps On Senate Floor While Discussing ‘Violence Against Women Act’
Congressional Republican Candidate – Violence Against Women Act? What’s That?
Her name is Sarah Steelman and she is running for the Missouri’s Congress as a Republican. She will fit in perfectly with today’s other Congressional Republicans. According to this website, Sarah Steelman serves on the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan Board of Trustees; the Missouri Public Service Commission’s Gas Cost Recovery Task Force; the Joint… Continue reading Congressional Republican Candidate – Violence Against Women Act? What’s That?
Biden Tries to Save The Violence Against Women Act from GOP Block Party
Vice-President Joe Biden will Wednesday lead a Democrat push to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, the 1994 legislation that now faces opposition from some conservatives. Biden will be joined by Attorney General Eric Holder, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Lynn Rosenthal and Sharon Love, mother of Yeardley Love… Continue reading Biden Tries to Save The Violence Against Women Act from GOP Block Party