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VVA's Artistic Journey: A Celebration of Traditional Arts and Artists in Vypeen
2 months, 3 weeks ago

VVA's Artistic Journey: A Celebration of Traditional Arts and Artists in Vypeen

New Indian Express  

The VAWAs, a group dedicated to promoting traditional arts and artists from the Vypeen, have been actively working to preserve and nurture the rich cultural heritage of the island. Through various initiatives, they provide performance opportunities, skill development workshops, and a platform for local artists to hone their skills. Additionally, they have extended their reach to schools, fostering a deeper …

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Biden Has The Power To Close The ‘Boyfriend Loophole’ In The Violence Against Women Act
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden Has The Power To Close The ‘Boyfriend Loophole’ In The Violence Against Women Act

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act last week, a major accomplishment after the bill languished in Congress for years during the Trump administration. But the boyfriend, or dating partner, loophole is a gap in gun safety protections found in VAWA that has historically allowed unmarried dating partners convicted of misdemeanor domestic …

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520,000+ refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia waged war
2 years, 10 months ago

520,000+ refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia waged war

Associated Press  

BEREGSURANY, Hungary — The mass exodus of refugees from Ukraine to the eastern edge of the European Union showed no signs of stopping Monday, with the U.N. estimating more than 520,000 people have already escaped Russia’s burgeoning war against Ukraine. U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, speaking by video to the U.N. Security Council, said more than 520,000 refugees …

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The Violence Against Women Act Faces A Rocky Road For Reauthorization
3 years, 9 months ago

The Violence Against Women Act Faces A Rocky Road For Reauthorization

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING It used to sail through Congress with big, bipartisan votes. But when it came time to reauthorize it in 2012, House Republicans refused to support the bill because Democrats added new protections for LGBTQ, Native American and immigrant victims of violence. Senate Republicans let VAWA’s authorization expire again in 2019 because they opposed a bipartisan House-passed bill, …

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Outrage as 172 Republicans vote to oppose Violence Against Women Act
3 years, 9 months ago

Outrage as 172 Republicans vote to oppose Violence Against Women Act

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One day after seven women were killed in attacks across three massage …

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Marjorie Taylor Greene lashes out at transgender people for 'destroying God's creation'
3 years, 9 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene lashes out at transgender people for 'destroying God's creation'

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Wednesday accused transgender people of "destroying God's creation." "Again Democrats want to violate girls and women's rights by destroying God's creation, male and female," Greene wrote on Twitter in response to the Violence Against Women Act. "Putting biological men in women's prisons, abuse shelters and extending them rights does NOT help biological women and girls …

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Senate Democrats Introduce Violence Against Women Act As GOP Flails
5 years, 2 months ago

Senate Democrats Introduce Violence Against Women Act As GOP Flails

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Republicans have stalled for months on passing a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, so on Tuesday, Democrats went ahead and introduced their own. All 47 Democrats signed onto the House-passed VAWA bill, which would renew the landmark law through 2024 and expand protections for vulnerable populations like LGBTQ and Native American …

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Analysis: Time to legislate? Restless senators hope so
5 years, 7 months ago

Analysis: Time to legislate? Restless senators hope so

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Some of the old timers in the Senate are getting fed up with the lack of action on legislation, but after weeks of focus on approving President Donald Trump’s backlog of nominees, there’s a chance the chamber will soon be stretching its legs again. “But there are things that we have to do around here.” Thune was elected …

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Violence Against Women Act Expires Because Of Government Shutdown
6 years ago

Violence Against Women Act Expires Because Of Government Shutdown

NPR  

Violence Against Women Act Expires Because Of Government Shutdown Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP The partial shutdown of the U.S. government, which is affecting more than 800,000 federal workers and numerous government agencies, also has consequences for the Violence Against Women Act, which expired at midnight on Friday. Some VAWA programs that HHS administers …

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