Initially authorized in 1984 and administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Improvement Act (FVPSA) is the sole source of federal funding for domestic violence relief programs and shelter services for victims of family violence.
The Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), S. 4556, sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), aims to counter these potential attacks on equal rights by requiring the federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial marriages in the United States.
Today, September 15, we call all NOW members, supporters, and partners to participate in the Summit and act as “uniters.” It is critical that we support the efforts of uniters as they work to foster unity within their hurting communities. Everyone deserves to live authentically, without fear of being attacked due to their beliefs or values.
We are outraged at the Supreme Court’s neglect of women’s healthcare; we continue to fight to undo this wrong at every level. Listed below, we have listed some ways for you and your chapter to take action!
The economic repercussions of inadequate and affordable childcare are extreme and the need for substantial government investments in childcare, early learning and preK programs is clear.