By Danielle Marse-Kapr Senior Advocacy and Policy Associate for Economic Empowerment YWCA USA It’s that time of year again: Congress and the White House are producing federal budget proposals. The President,… Continue Reading 3 Questions to Ask About the FY2015 Budget
By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA What does the YWCA want the most this holiday season? We’re got five things we’re hoping for — policy decisions that… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday: December 13
By Katie Stanton Social Media & Online Engagement Manager, YWCA USA The government shutdown has taken over the media cycle this week, and its impacts will be felt by more… Continue Reading Top Five on Friday – October 4
By Sharon Svec YWCA Clark County The Violence Against Women Act (or VAWA) was initially first signed into law on September 13, 1994 by President Clinton. This milestone marked the… Continue Reading What is VAWA and Why Does it Matter?
by Danielle Marse-Kapr YWCA Orange County, N.Y. In April 2011, I joined a group of YWCA advocates under 30 in Washington, D.C., for the YWCA National Conference. We joined thousands… Continue Reading YWCA’s Young Women Advocate for Reproductive Rights