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Obama Signs Violence Against Women Act
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Obama will sign the Violence Against Women Act. (Creative Commons)
VIDEO: The act has several new resolutions designed to help keep women safe.
Read more...Rape Culture Exists In America, Too
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When exactly will the U.S. recognize the victims of gender-based violence within its own borders?
Read more...House Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act
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The House Minority Whip said that this was "probably the first positive act we've taken this Congress."
Read more...Linda's Voice: Bringing Domestic Violence Out of the Darkness
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(Photo by Linda's Voice)
Three sister honor their mother by starting an organization to help domestic violence victims find their strength and educate others.
Read more...Milwaukee Spa Shooting Leaves 4 Dead
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An estranged husband opened fire in his wife's spa in Brookfield.
Read more..."War On Men" Overshadowed By "War On Women"
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(Juli, Creative Commons)
Why isn't there talk of a "War on Men," when so-called "women's issues" affect men as well?
Read more...Michael Lohan Falls Off Balcony Trying To Escape Custody
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Lindsay Lohan's father arrested twice in one week. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Read more...Topeka Decriminalizes Domestic Violence
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The decision puts victims of domestic violence in danger.
Read more...Immigration Advocates Divided On Raising Or Eradicating U-Visa Cap
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Betty Song, an attorney at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center in downtown LA. (Catherine Green)
Q&A: U-visas protect victimized immigrants, so why the cap?
Manny Ramirez Arrested In Florida For Domestic Violence
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TMZ reports that Ramirez had an altercation with his wife.
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