Moms in Politics; VAWA; From Prison to College

With women in the forefront of politics and on the cutting edge of national agendas, To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe continues to provide an important, timely forum for diverse women to discuss national and international issues and policies. It presents news and views that are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere on television.

Season 27 Episode 2721 | 25m 41s | CC

Moms in Politics: Women emphasize their roles as mothers while running for office. VAWA: The Violence Against Women Act is in danger of not being reauthorized. From Prison to College: College Bound aims to take young men and women off the streets and into classrooms. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Sabrina Schaeffer, Jennifer Higgins, Megan Beyer

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