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Domestic Violence
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Freeing Killer Cops and Caging Domestic Violence Survivors: Do Black Lives Matter in Chicago?
Police officers are rarely penalized for killing people, but Black women are frequently punished for choosing to survive.
Some Domestic Workers Face Double Abuse
The double abuse of domestic workers arises from the lack of labor protections, economic shortages and migration status.
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Cierra Finkley and the Radical Act of Self-Defense
Imagine if people of color, en masse, suddenly decided to defend their humanity, by any means necessary.
“Nuisance” Evictions Target Domestic Violence Survivors
Survivors of domestic abuse are often at risk of eviction after being deemed "public nuisances."
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Surviving Violence Is Not a Crime: Justice for Cierra Finkley
Cierra Finkley, 24, fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend when he tried to kill her and her 5-year-old daughter and was immediately labeled a criminal.
Solidarity With Cierra Finkley: A Statement From Love & Protect
Defending oneself from abuse and violence should never be criminalized.
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Santorum Thinks Welfare Causes Domestic Violence and Other GOP Presidential News
Santorum's comments come through a massive vacuum of misunderstanding domestic violence.
Black Domestic Violence Survivors Are Criminalized From All Directions
Women who defend themselves against domestic violence are criminalized by the state.
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Immigrants Seeking Asylum in the US Face Insurmountable Obstacles
Asylum seekers hoping for protection often face difficult legal obstacles.
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How Much Does Domestic Abuse Cost Its Survivors?
A new study calculates the cost to the victim in terms of her future economic security.