Man shot dead in 'senseless act of violence' as people gathered for memorial service

A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in ...
Newsweek

Biden to Mark An­niversary of Violence Against Women Act With New Funding

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. President Joe Biden will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of ...
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Thirty Years After the Violence Against Women Act, the ERA Is Needed to Halt Gender-Based Violence

Actor Angelina Jolie joins U.S. senators during a press conference on the Violence Against Women Act in the Capitol on Feb. 9, 2022. Three decades ago, in 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against ...
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Thirty Years of the Violence Against Women Act Shows Progress Is Possible

Today, more Americans than ever recognize family violence as a societal problem, worthy of public attention and investment. The Violence Against Women Act helped make that happen. Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt ...
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California Civil Rights Department Releases FAQs and Model Notice Regarding Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Rights Law (AB 2499)

Under AB 2499, effective Jan. 1, 2025, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act provides workplace protections for employees and their family members who have survived qualifying acts of ...
Law

New York City Amends the Gender-Motivated Violence Act To Create a New 18-Month Revival Window to Reopen Civil Claims

In 2026, NYC passed a new law allowing victims of gender violence before 2022 to refile claims, even if previously dismissed. It creates an 18-month window for filing and treats these as new causes of ...
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Biden spotlights 30th anniversary of Violence Against Women Act as his presidency enters final stages

President Joe Biden continues to cement his political legacy during his final months in office, marking the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act at the White House on Thursday.