On November 11, 2011, Eve Ensler told the world that she was Over It. She’s over rape. And rape culture. And gender-based violence. And passivity. And victim-blaming. Aren’t we all? Or, at least, shouldn’t we be? Politicizing the violence is … Continue reading →

By: Mali Irvin,  Program and Policy Intern National Council of Women’s Organizations As you may have heard, U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) made a few, to say the least, insensitive remarks about “legitimate rape” Sunday in response to a reporter’s … Continue reading →

By: Maggie Fridinger,  Program and Policy Intern National Council of Women’s Organizations Every 9 seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the United States.  One in four women are subjected to violence during their lifetime. Perpetrators do not discriminate … Continue reading →

By: Dani Nispel,  Program and Policy Intern National Council of Women’s Organizations What could happen on college campuses if Congress doesn’t pass the real VAWA? When students and parents are looking at colleges and universities to consider, they will have … Continue reading →

By: Dani Nispel,  Program and Policy Intern National Council of Women’s Organizations As domestic violence and sexual assault continue to be ignored and belittled by politicians and lawmakers across the country, we need all the support we can get. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →