Statement by YWCA USA CEO, Alejandra Y. Castillo “In last night’s State of the Union address, President Trump doubled down on his standard dog-whistle of divisive rhetoric and scapegoating our most underserved communities. Last night’s litany of policies focused on building a border wall, separating immigrant families and ramping up penalties for drug offenders. He… Continue Reading We Need Real Solutions, Not Platitudes
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Recently, new stories of sexual assault and harassment dominate the news cycle. But women, survivors and advocates confront these issues every day, whether or not they make the press. From the White House to the halls of Congress, from Hollywood to main street, men use their positions… Continue Reading YWCA USA: Support Survivors and Speak Out
STATEMENT BY YWCA USA CEO ALEJANDRA Y. CASTILLO “Today the Supreme Court lifted the restraining order on the Muslim travel ban, leaving immigrants, refugees and families exposed to further racial profiling by the federal government. The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the constitutionality of the ban, but we know the ban will further… Continue Reading The Muslim Travel Ban Puts Families At Risk