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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison and given $500,000 fine – as it happened
Congressman compares Warren to Darth Vader
“Comments like these, which sound eerily similar to something that Donald Trump would say, have no place in American politics and speak to the impact that Donald Trump is having on the discourse coming out of the Republican party,” said Nita Chaudhary, cofounder of UltraViolet.
Over 130 Sexual Assault Survivors Write to Sony as Label Still Hasn’t Dropped Dr. Luke
A national advocacy group for women called UltraViolet solicited the help of over 130 sexual assault survivors and their families to construct a letter to Sony Music Entertainment CEO Doug Morris to “take a stand against sexual assault and not renew Sony Music Entertainment’s contract with accused rapist, Dr. Luke,” according to the letter sent to Mic in a press release.
Kesha supporters plan another protest at Sony headquarters
Over 411,000 signatures will be delivered from a combined four petitions from Care2, SumofUs, and two UltraViolet pleas.
Progressive group uses Trump as weapon against GOP senators
UltraViolet Action, a progressive women’s organization, has released a series of new ads that do exactly what leaders in the Republican party have long feared: turn Donald Trump into a weapon against the GOP.
16 Ideas for Obama’s Last Months in Office
President Obama must finalize regulations around his pay transparency and paid sick days executive actions. This would be a huge step towards equality in the workplace, especially for women of color, who are more likely to be victims of the wage gap. —Nita Chaudhary, cofounder, UltraViolet
‘Snyder poisoned Flint’ ice sculpture placed outside governor’s office
Activists with Democracy for America, MoveOn.org and Ultraviolet placed a ‘Snyder poisoned Flint’ ice sculpture and delivered signatures calling for the governor’s resignation to his office in Lansing on Feb. 18, 2016.
Women’s group urges sponsors to suspend ties to Peyton Manning
A national women’s rights group is calling for prominent companies including Papa John’s and Nationwide to suspend their relationships with Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, after allegations of a sexual assault against him from 20 years ago resurfaced.
Women’s group demands resignation of Baltimore housing director
Representatives of UltraViolet converged Friday at City Hall with a petition signed by more than 35,000 people demanding the resignation of Paul Graziano.
His Staff Allegedly Assaulted 20 Women, But Baltimore’s Housing Chief Still Has A Job
At least 35,000 members of the anti-sexism organization UltraViolet have signed apetition demanding the ouster of the commissioner, Paul Graziano.
90s Scandals Threaten to Erode Hillary Clinton’s Strength With Women
“It strains credulity for me to feel like Donald Trump is deeply concerned about the nefarious and terrible effects of slut shaming,” said Nita Chaudhary, a founder of UltraViolet, a women’s advocacy group. But, she added, the way Mr. Clinton’s accusers were treated “was a big ball of ugly.”
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