By Jennifer Bendery WASHINGTON -- Congress failed to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act last year, a first since the law's inception in 1994. But Senate Democrats reintroduced their bipartisan bill this week, with a twist that makes it harder for House Republican leaders not to give it a vote this time. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)… Read more »
By Mike Lillis Hoping to put Republicans on the defensive over gender issues, House Democratic leaders on Wednesday renewed their push for legislation designed to prevent the violent abuse of women. Different versions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed last year in the Senate and the House, but an impasse over the differences proved to be a hurdle… Read more »
As a survivor of domestic violence I feel it is my personal responsibility to reach back and help those who have been victimized. No woman should ever feel afraid in her own neighborhood or home. Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616Andrew Schreiber (Conyers), 202-225-6906Nicole Y Williams (Moore), 202-225-4572 Vow to Work for Swift Reauthorization of Vital… Read more »
The right to choose is an important and deeply personal decision that should be afforded to every woman. We must continue to uphold this right so that women can continue to receive a full range of reproductive health services. Read more »
Jamil Smith, @JamilSmith Even after facing backlash for effectively killing an act historically seen as a bi-partisan non-issue, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is short on answers explaining precisely why he and a number of his fellow Republicans opposed the Senate version of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. “Majority Leader Cantor has worked hard… Read more »
Erika Eichelberger | January 2, 2013 Interstate 5 runs down the middle of California’s San Joaquin Valley for hundreds of miles. On either side are dusty rows of almond, peach and orange trees. In the summer, the ground is tan and dry. Telephone poles measure out the time for passing cars, their sagging power lines scalloping out to a vanishing point on the horizon.… Read more »
Republicans are considering killing a measure that would give raped female soldiers free access to abortionsBY ALEX SEITZ-WALD If there’s one thing this election taught us, it’s that fighting against abortion in the case of rape should be avoided at all costs. And yet, Republicans may come back for another serving of Todd Akin’s humble pie. Right now, if… Read more »
By DONNA CASSATA Associated PressWASHINGTON November 16, 2012 (AP) Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday. In unusually personal terms, the Democratic women lashed out at Sens. John McCain and Lindsey… Read more »
Ambassador Rice is enormously talented, highly educated, and capable, with a depth of experience that makes her a qualified candidate for a variety of high-level positions. These unwarranted attacks only serve to deter other qualified women... Read more »
