Thread by @TonyaGJPrince, Pls support victims/#Survivors of abuse, physical violence & sexual violence. Trump admin [...]

Pls support victims/ #Survivors of abuse, physical violence & sexual violence. Trump admin has gutted protections & svcs for violence against women.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-domestic-abuse-sexual-assault-definition-womens-rights-justice-department-a8744546.html
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Trump's decision to change domestic violence and sexual assault defi…

Donald Trump’s decision to change definitions of domestic violence and sexual assault has rolled back women’s rights by half a century, campaigners have warned. The Trump administration quietly

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-domestic-abuse-sexual-assault-definition-womens-rights-justice-department-a8744546.html

#Biden was a pioneering architect for #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct. Laws were changed to protect victims.
$ went towards things like funding shelters, staff, community prevention. 2/7 https://time.com/5675029/violence-against-women-act-history-biden/

The Violence Against Women Act Was Signed 25 Years Ago. Here's How the Law Changed American Culture

Joe Biden described the bill as his “proudest legislative accomplishment"

https://time.com/5675029/violence-against-women-act-history-biden/

As someone who has dedicated most of my adult career life to serving #victims/ #Survivors of abuse & violence from all walks of life-I support Biden. I hope u will too. 3/7 https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2020/01/24/its-a-real-loss-for-survivors-domestic-violence-law-stalled-in-u-s-senate/

‘It’s a real loss for survivors.’ Domestic violence law stalled in U.S. Senate - Wisconsin Examiner

The landmark Violence Against Women Act used to be bipartisan. Now reauthorization is stuck in the US Senate leaving advocates frustrated.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2020/01/24/its-a-real-loss-for-survivors-domestic-violence-law-stalled-in-u-s-senate/

We need a president who cares abt ppl dying from #domesticviolence so much that they are willing to put laws, money, and diverse leaders behind it. 4/7 https://archive.bidenfoundation.org/pillars/ending-violence-against-women/

Ending Violence Against Women | The Biden Foundation

For far too long, America turned a blind eye to violence against women. It was a private matter. We were told we couldn't get involved. More than 25 years ago, Joe Biden said no more: It was time to...

https://archive.bidenfoundation.org/pillars/ending-violence-against-women/

VAWA has *never* been perfect but it is a great step in the right direction. Those of us who do this work continue to challenge the status quo to make all communities safer. But at least w/ ppl in office who care, we were in motion. 5/7 https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/436127-nra-to-express-opposition-to-the-violence-against-women-act

NRA to oppose Violence Against Women Act: report

The National Rifle Association (NRA) will oppose renewal of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), National Journal

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/436127-nra-to-express-opposition-to-the-violence-against-women-act

I've served my community for 26+ yrs working in court, hospital, jail, shelter, campuses, boards, task forces, ...statewide, nationwide, & international. NONE of this would hv been possible w/o VAWA. 6/7 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470956-biden-highlights-work-on-violence-against-women-act-in-new-tv-spot

Biden highlights work on Violence Against Women Act in new TV spot

Former Vice President Joe Biden highlighted his work on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in a new TV spot that will air in Iowa.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470956-biden-highlights-work-on-violence-against-women-act-in-new-tv-spot

This "thread" isnt sponsored, rewarded, reimbursed, by ANYONE. I won't get a cup of coffee for saying any of this. I'm just a Mama Black woman who cares deeply for ppl like me who've been raped, assaulted, abused.
I just care. That's all.
I'm voting.
I'm voting for #Biden. 7/7

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