I'm actually not referring to the Texas legislature in the title of this post; I'm referring to the national Violence Against Women Act which is set to expire in September, unless Congress reauthorizes it. From 700Women.org:
You can go to the above site to read more about the Act and to sign the petition. I was inspired to post by this article at AlterNet, which is worth a look. With the current media coverage focusing on Plamegate and whether or not there will be a filibuster over Roberts, I'm afraid this Act is being put on the backburner.
VAWA of 2000 expires at the end of September 2005 and the remarkable gains weâ??ve made in ending domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking could come to a halt if Congress does not act quickly. With the reauthorization of VAWA, Congress has a unique opportunity not only to continue successful and vital programs, but also to expand on 10 years of progress to further the safety and stability of the lives of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
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