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Near to advice President Biden's heart is the treatment of women and the eradication of sexual assault against women. He continues his 1 is 2 Many campaign to spread the message that rape will not be tolerated, especially on college campuses where one in five women, ages 18-24 are sexually assaulted. The White House has produced a PSA asking, #WhatWouldYouDo, and reminding the public that:  “ If she doesn’t consent, or can’t consent — it’s a crime . . . and if you see sexual assault happening, help her, don’t blame her —and speak up.” Click  here  to take a look at the PSA featuring actors and both President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Other VP Biden News Vice President Biden makes call to NBA Chairman,  Kevin Johnson  to lend support to players in wake of Donald Sterling racists actions and comments towards NBA players and the NBA family. Said Johnson, "He (Biden) called me and said, We're with you, and the White Hous...

When one looks at 'Dictionary.com for the definition of 'rape' we find the following answer: For decades the definition of rape was thought to have included just women and young girls only. Today the FBI has decided to do one better. Based on reported data that includes more information from victims, that have included men, the new definition of rape is now: “The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” “These long overdue updates to the definition of rape will help ensure justice for those whose lives have been devastated by sexual violence and reflect the Department of Justice’s commitment to standing with rape victims,” Attorney General Holder said. “This new, more inclusive definition will provide us with a more accurate understanding of the scope and volume of these crimes.” Holder announced revisions to the Uniform Crime Repor...