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December 6, 2019
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S. 2843, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) introduced by Sen. Feinstein, is a bipartisan bill that passed the House of Representatives. However, VAWA is stalled in the Senate.
Allison Fine is running for office. And she started the "Network of Elected Women," a space for all women in office. Check it out here.
Women investing in women's sports: former female athletes are donating millions to their alma maters. - New York Times
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, people around the word took to the streets to demand an end to violence against women. Protests were held in countries including Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Sudan. - BBC
In the world of public speaking, women are often underrepresented and underpaid compared to men. Read here about a woman who is helping women speakers get paid what they deserve.
Sudan has repealed a law that allowed police to arrest women who were found dancing, wearing trousers, vending on the streets or mixing with men who weren't their relatives. - Washington Post
WATCH: Women are leading the #GivingTuesday movement. "I don't think it's a coincidence that group is largely women. Women are natural movement builders."
