Sculpture at National Museum of Art; acrylic paints on stretched canvas; Painting by Barbara Mattio
Washington DC is a remarkable city. There are the politicians and Congress and the White House. I have gone there many times to see art museums. I love borrowed exhibits. I have also been in the mall more times than I can remember for protests and picketing for women’s and children’t rights.
Yesterday, Congress did pass the Violence Against Women Act. This is a wonderful victory for women. But don’t get too excited because there is still a war going on against women.And this piece of legislation must be ratified by Congress every five years.
We still must work to receive legal equality. We, the women of America, are the only citizens who do not have legal equality. This needs to be passed this year. There is still much discrimination against women and minorities.
Every Republican voted against equal pay for equal work
There is a lack of respect for women in America
I suggest that everyone looks for the voting record of your Congress people. Look at who is voting against women and children. If you have one who has voted against legislation you believe in, it is time to vote againt the Congress person in the next election.
Magnolia, Oil pastels By Barbara Mattio
We can change women’s lives with our voices and our actions. We can use peaceful ways to debate and state the importance of respect for women, reproductive health concerns, education, equal pay and legal equality. Don’t leave it for someone else to stand up and tell the world our truth. We are sisters and need to stand up with and for the women of America.
Equal pay for equal work
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idealisticrebel 
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Thank you Ms. Barbara for this post and information on the VAWA.
That’s disturbing! I thought Republicans were at least a ‘little’ bit decent (trying to give them benefit of the doubt as I support Democrat). I can’t believe they would NOT want women to be protected against violence or support equal pay. I’m avoiding a partisan rant so am going to stop here 😛
You are doing a great job of spreading awareness and fighting for equality… thanks for sharing these news items, I can’t believe some of the things you post! (Obviously I do, but it SHOULDN’T be believable!)
Blessings be
What an amazing transformation for women in Rwanda:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/may/28/womens-rights-rwanda
Nicely put. WArm Wishes, Tasha
thanks Tasha
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I used to be suggested this website by way of my cousin. I’m no longer positive whether this put up is written via him as no one else recognize such precise about my trouble. You’re wonderful! Thank you!
You can go directly to Idealisticrebel.com to read my blog. Thank you for stoping by and for your nice comment. I hope you will visit again.
You never mentioned the hours women work. They wanted to work less hours than men. If women worked the same hours as men and get paid less that is unfair, but if they work less and get paid more that is also unfair.
I appreciate your comment.Most women today work full time. If they are doing the same job as a male co-worker they should be paid the same amount. It isn’t the length of time they work, but it is the fact that they are doing the same job and are paid less. Thank you for your time. Hugs, Barbara