Violence Against Women Act

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How the Violence Against Women Act Failed Women How the Violence Against Women Act Failed Women

The provision of the 1994 Crime Bill sponsored by then-Senator Joe Biden has contributed to mass incarceration and state violence.

Mar 23, 2021 / Abigail Higgins and Olúfémi O. Táíwò

Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim

Long before the recent charges against him, we already had evidence of Kavanaugh’s disturbing lack of empathy for rape victims.

Sep 27, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice Louise Slaughter—Feminist, Environmentalist, Media Reformer, and Champion of Economic Justice

The veteran New York congresswoman, who died Friday at age 88, was an aggressive progressive who spoke truth to power.

Mar 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Anti-NRA Protests

A New Study Debunks the NRA’s Claim That Guns Protect Women A New Study Debunks the NRA’s Claim That Guns Protect Women

Women are 100 times more likely to be killed by a man with a gun than to use a firearm in self defense. 

Sep 22, 2017 / George Zornick

Anti-deportation protest

Trump’s Deportation Surge Is Harming Domestic Abuse Survivors Trump’s Deportation Surge Is Harming Domestic Abuse Survivors

The administration’s aggressive crackdown on undocumented immigrants is pushing women into the shadows.

Jul 7, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump

Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump Domestic Abuse Survivors Still Face Deportation Under Trump

One victim of domestic abuse went to court to get a protective order against her abuser—instead, she was arrested by ICE.

Apr 11, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Bernie Sanders

Why Bernie Didn’t Get My Vote Why Bernie Didn’t Get My Vote

It’s not his focus on the economy—it’s that he doesn’t seem to understand that the economy is structured by gender and race.

May 4, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race

Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race

The Maryland congresswoman who led the way in opposing Citizens United bids for the newly open seat.

Mar 12, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

To Leave Their Abusers, Domestic Violence Survivors Need Economic Security

To Leave Their Abusers, Domestic Violence Survivors Need Economic Security To Leave Their Abusers, Domestic Violence Survivors Need Economic Security

VAWA has sparked real progress—but we can do more to ensure that survivors have stable jobs and housing.

Sep 12, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Domestic Violence Shelters Struggle to Stay Open During Shutdown

Domestic Violence Shelters Struggle to Stay Open During Shutdown Domestic Violence Shelters Struggle to Stay Open During Shutdown

Cut off from federal funding, programs serving abused women may be forced to close.

Oct 8, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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