Ashley Portero

Ashley covers U.S. politics for the International Business Times, with a focus on civil liberties, women's issues and campaign finance. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Globe and the Boston Business Journal.

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Watch Gabrielle Giffords' Senate Testimony On Gun Violence
January 30 2013 11:08 AM

The former congresswoman, who was shot point blank in the head in 2011, urged the Senate to be bold and take legislative steps to reduce American gun violence.
Obama May Voice Support For Binational Same-Sex Couples
January 29 2013 11:30 AM

In addition to encouraging Congress to adopt LGBT-inclusive language, Obama is expected to call for a realistic path to citizenship.
First US Woman Since 2010 To Face Death Penalty, In Texas
January 29 2013 11:13 AM

Texas death row inmate Kimberly McCarthy will be the 13th U.S. woman to face capital punishment since 1976.
9/11 Defendants Want CIA 'Black Sites' Preserved, Made Public At Trial
January 28 2013 3:34 PM

Lawyers for accused Sept. 11 attack conspirator say information obtained from him under torture is unreliable and urged government to discuss detention facilities.
Chicago Mom Loses All Four Kids to Gun Violence
January 28 2013 1:03 PM

A woman who lamented the loss of her three children to guns now has lost her fourth, and final son, to the same plague.
Path To Citizenship Stressed In Bipartisan US Immigration Proposal
January 28 2013 11:13 AM

However, the popular DREAM Act is notably absent from a plan that aims to simplify the process of legalization for undocumented immigrants.
These US Senators Might Miss Their Checks Under 'No Budget, No Pay'
January 25 2013 4:17 PM

While many U.S. senators are very wealthy, these lawmakers would certainly miss their $174,000-per-year paychecks if a Republican measure passes.
Feinstein Bill Allows US Officials To Own Assault Weapons
January 25 2013 12:39 PM

Not everyone is exempted from owning military-style assault weapons under new legislation proposed by the Democratic senator.
Women In Combat Could Help Cut Sexual Assaults: General
January 25 2013 11:22 AM

Allowing women to take on front-line roles could help transform the military's misogynistic culture, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said.
US Sen. Feinstein To Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
January 24 2013 11:05 AM

The Democratic senator will introduce a new assault weapons ban, which will likely be opposed by Republicans and even some Democrats.
Military Women: Where Can They Serve In Direct Combat?
January 23 2013 6:24 PM

The United States will join only a handful of countries that allow women to serve in direct combat positions.
Panetta To Lift Ban On Women In Combat
January 23 2013 3:50 PM

Panetta is lifting the controversial ban after four female U.S. service members filed a lawsuit challenging the policy.