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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's a matter of choice...
Just as she has throughout her life, Alison Lundergan Grimes will continue fighting for women as Kentuckys first female United States Senator. Alison learned the value of public service at an early age, and her passion has always been increasing opportunity for every citizen of the Commonwealth. She entered public service to give a voice to the voiceless experience she gained as an attorney for victims of domestic violence.
As Secretary of State, Alison championed the first-ever address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence to ensure their safety and security are not compromised when they exercise their right to vote. Alison has also ushered in new laws that maintain the integrity of the democratic process and protect the voting rights of our men and women in uniform and absentee voters. She is committed to guaranteeing that every eligible Kentuckian has access to the ballot box.
ALISONS VISION
When elected to the U.S. Senate, Alison will work to create good-paying jobs, fight to close the gender wage gap and raise the minimum wage to ensure middle class security for women and their families. She is committed to:
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PROTECTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: As Secretary of State, Alison championed the first-ever address confidentiality program for victims of domestic violence to ensure their safety and security are not compromised when they vote. In the Senate, Alison will continue to be a voice for victims of domestic violence. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, a woman is assaulted every 15 seconds[7] and one in six women in the U.S. will be victims of domestic violence over the course of her lifetime[8] troubling statistics that must be addressed.
Despite political attempts to disguise his real record, Mitch McConnell has repeatedly opposed the Violence Against Women Act[9] and even blocked an effort to vote on the bill to protect women[10].
More Here: http://alisonforkentucky.com/issues/
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It's a matter of choice... (Original Post)
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(24,605 posts)1. GOTV! nt
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(83,898 posts)2. Yes indeed! nt