“I just want you to know I had permission to hug Lonnie,” Mr. Biden said, referring to the president of the union that was hosting him. He also put his arm around a young boy. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/us/politics/joe-biden-controversy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Tag: Violence Against Women Act (1994)
A Brief History of the 25-Year Debate Over the Violence Against Women Act
For a quarter-century, supporters and detractors have argued over the law, which is aimed at protecting victims of domestic abuse. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/us/violence-against-women-act-reauthorization.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The N.R.A.’s Strength Is Being Tested by a New Domestic Violence Act Provision
The National Rifle Association is trying to defeat a provision in the new Violence Against Women Act that could deny firearms to abusive boyfriends. But Congress is changing. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/01/us/politics/nra-domestic-violence-congress.html?partner=rss&emc=rss