Sheila Wellstone was an advocate, organizer, and national champion in the effort to end domestic violence in our communities. The Sheila Wellstone Institute continues her commitment to building power and visibility to ensure that ending violence against women and children is a national priority.
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Marking the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Senators Harry Reid, Amy Klobuchar, and Tom Harkin joined Representatives Keith Ellison, Jim Ramstad, Betty McCollum, and Ted Poe, and over 100 supporters to celebrate the legacy of Sheila Wellstone last week.
Lonna will lead the charge to empower battered women and advocates to organize, register battered women safely to vote, and elect candidates that care about the issues of violence against women.
