Trumpcare: Return Of Rape & Domestic Violence As Pre-Existing Conditions
On May 6, the Washington Post published a disconcerting piece denying that the House-passed Trumpcare bill would ultimately lead to discrimination against victims of rape, sexual assault, or domestic violence. Even the headline (“Despite critics’ claims, the GOP...Lawmakers In Two States Working To Criminalize Stealthing
Democratic lawmakers in at least two states want to criminalize “stealthing,” in which someone removes a condom or another contraceptive device without permission during intercourse. Wisconsin state Rep. Melissa Sargent and California state Rep. Cristina Garcia both...Rape Survivors Will Go To Jail If They Refuse To Testify In Louisiana
Survivors of sexual assault are often in shock or suffering from trauma, but one Louisiana District Attorney couldn’t possibly care less if it leads to a conviction. Democrat Leon Cannizzaro explained to WWL radio that sometimes a crime victim needs to be put in jail...Disgusting! Judge Who Called Convicted Rapist a 'Good Man' Likely Won't Face Punishment
Complaints keep pouring in about a Utah judge who called a convicted rapist a “good man” during his sentencing hearing. But the chances of the judge being punished appear slim because his remarks don’t seem to fit within any of the five forms of...Betsy DeVos & Michigan's 1st Lady Sue Snyder To Discuss Campus Sexual Assault
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos plans to meet Thursday with Michigan first lady Sue Snyder. The pair will sit down in Washington to discuss campus sexual assault prevention and how Michigan can be a model for other states, said Anna Heaton, a spokeswoman for Gov....