The U.S. House of Representatives took a unified, bipartisan stand yesterday by unanimously voting in favor of the Stopping  Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act. This legislation triples the federal penalty for female genital mutilation (FGM) from five to 15 years in prison. Further, the effort encourages states to implement reporting requirements for suspected FGM cases.…

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Maybe you’re like me. Someone asks what you want for Christmas and you think, “Well, I already really have everything I really need.” We end up choosing gift cards, coffee mugs, T-shirts, and other socially acceptable selections for the convenience of friends and family. But there is one thing we agree on that everyone needs–compassion.…

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