Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

The Republican party counter-bill of the VAWA reauthorization, which removed provisions from the original bill that extended services to immigrant, Native American, and LGBT survivors, has passed in the House of Representatives. This bill is a huge step back in the fight to end sexual violence. By specifically denying services to populations that are already vulnerable or under served, this bill would exacerbate the already disproportionate violence committed against these groups.

This is a great segment from Rachel Maddow, that really sums up how messed up this all is:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/#47454638

-Emily, NPA Volunteer

Experiencing Rape Does Not Equal Getting Your Car Stolen

According to a lawmakers in Kansas, getting raped is like getting your car stolen.

Wow.

http://thinkprogress.org/2010/02/18/kansas-rape-auto/