violence against women act Archives

Too Late For My Daughter: It’s Time to Treat Violence Against Women as a National Emergency

By Dr. Buck Blodgett ● Commentary ● July 17, 2019

Her death left me stunned, shocked and filled with anguish, yet also inspired me to do all I can to prevent such horrors from happening to others in the future.

Latest in violence against women act

VAWA Passes Senate, Turning Attention to House

By Hajer Naili ● Politics ● February 12, 2013

With Senate passage assured ahead of time, focus falls on the 22 all-male GOP lawmakers who voted against passage. From here the bill moves to the real battleground in the House, where GOP ranks are at least somewhat divided.

Senate Passes VAWA without Republican Changes

By Samantha Kimmey ● Crime & Law ● April 26, 2012

The U.S. Senate voted in favor of the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, though its passage is less certain in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Partisan Jousting Erupts Over Anti-Violence Bill

By Samantha Kimmey ● Crime & Law ● April 19, 2012

The Violence Against Women Act hasn’t quite reached the Senate floor and politicians are already staking out partisan turf. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has taken the helm of a rival GOP version.

Health Reform Applauded; Insurers Bill Women More

By WeNews Staff ● Arts & Culture ● March 23, 2012

On March 23, the second anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act –and right before the constitutionality of the individual mandate goes to the Supreme Court next week –women’s organizations were ramping up support and explaining the law to voters. The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health issued a press release explaining how Latinas in particular benefit from the law.

Battles Loom on Women’s Rights, Health, Budget

By Sharon Johnson ● Politics ● March 21, 2012

Spring brings an overflow of political battles that affect women. Statehouse bills attack choice, Medicare and Medicaid could be picked apart in agency budget hearings and federal spending to curb domestic violence faces unusual opposition.