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Top Trump Aide Resigns After Abuse Allegations

Republicans Respond To Rob Porter Scandal

Physical Abuse A Sensitive White House Theme

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Kerry Washington: Financial abuse ‘keeps women trapped’

Killings spur gender violence discussion

Rising to end violence against women

California Advances Bill To Protect Domestic Violence Victims From Employment Discrimination

California Advances Bill To Protect Domestic Violence Victims From Employment Discrimination: This week, a California State Assembly committee voted to approve a bill that would bar employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence as well as those who experience stalking or sexual assault. The judiciary committee passed it with a vote of 6-1 and it now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Governor Jerry Brown (D) [...]/p

In All But Six States, You Can Be Fired For Being A Victim Of Domestic Violence

In All But Six States, You Can Be Fired For Being A Victim Of Domestic Violence: Last week, Carie Charlesworth, a teacher in California and a victim of domestic violence, was fired from her job because her abusive husband invaded the school parking lot and put the school on lockdown. While her abuser was sent to prison, she was also punished for his crime by losing her employment. The school’s action [...]/p

Global Report Calls Violence Against Women a Crisis of “Epidemic Proportions” | Alternet

Global Report Calls Violence Against Women a Crisis of “Epidemic Proportions” | Alternet
"According to  statistics released Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one in three women around the world have been raped or physically abused; 80 percent of this abuse happens in the home at the hands of an intimate partner or spouse."

World Health Organization: Violence Against Women Is An ‘Epidemic’ Global Health Problem

World Health Organization: Violence Against Women Is An ‘Epidemic’ Global Health Problem: One in three women worldwide have faced intimate partner violence or sexual violence, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) finds. After analyzing the mental, sexual, reproductive, and physical health consequences faced by victims of violence, the report characterized this issue as a global health epidemic. “This is a shockingly high figure,” Karen [...]/p

‘Sticks And Stones’ And Two Other Offensive Objections Utah Lawmakers Made To A Dating Violence Bill

‘Sticks And Stones’ And Two Other Offensive Objections Utah Lawmakers Made To A Dating Violence Bill: After years of debate, the Utah legislature passed a bill Tuesday to remedy a glaring omission in the state’s domestic violence laws and allow protective orders for those attacked or threatened by a significant other, even if they are not married or living together. But while the Senate endorsed the bill by a 24-4 margin, [...]/p

A Bunch of GOP Men Still Don't Think Women Need Protection Against Domestic Violence But Thankfully They're Outnumbered | Common Dreams

A Bunch of GOP Men Still Don't Think Women Need Protection Against Domestic Violence But Thankfully They're Outnumbered | Common Dreams
"The Senate managed to pass the no-brainer that is the Violence Against Women Act today with bipartisan support, but 22 conservative white guys still voted against it - including GOP rising star and terrible human being Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) - for reasons that remain elusive."

Eight Senators Vote To Block Violence Against Women Act

Eight Senators Vote To Block Violence Against Women Act: Eight Senators on Monday voted not to consider the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, a bill that protects victims of domestic violence. The Senators who voted against moving to debate on the bill were: Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Scott (R-SC), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Rand Paul (R-KY), [...]/p