sexual assault

More Victim Blaming As GOP Lawmaker Advises College Women To Stay Sober To Avoid Rape

By Kimberley Johnson on March 10, 2016 Republican Logic, Republicans, Women's Issues

More Victim Blaming As GOP Lawmaker Advises College Women To Stay Sober To Avoid Rape

Yet another Republican lawmaker is engaging in victim blaming and has suggested the “best chance” to avoid sexual assault is for women to stay sober. Texas State Rep. Myra Crownover (R-Denton), in a Higher Education committee regarding sexual assault on college campuses, told her colleagues: “I was listening for mention of drug or alcohol abuse and, […]

GOP Lawmaker: Woman Must Get Man’s Permission For Abortion Except For ‘Legitimate Rape’

By Kimberley Johnson on December 17, 2014 Republicans, States Issues, Women's Issues

GOP Lawmaker: Woman Must Get Man’s Permission For Abortion Except For ‘Legitimate Rape’

State Representative Rick Brattin (R-MO) is introducing a bill that would force a woman to obtain written permission from the man who impregnated her if she wants an abortion. The bill states “[no] abortion shall be performed or induced unless and until the father of the unborn child provides written, notarized consent to the abortion.” […]