Christina Villegas

Visiting Fellow

Christina Villegas is a visiting fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum.  She holds a Master Degree in Politics and is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Institute for Philosophic Studies at the University of Dallas, where she was an Earhart Fellow.

Christina is currently writing her dissertation on the theoretical foundations and legislative history of the Violence Against Women Act and teaching as an adjunct professor at California State University, San Bernardino.  She has taught courses on a variety of topics including American Political Thought, Congress, Political Parties, and the Presidency and has presented her research at Political Science Conferences across the nation.

Christina lives in Southern California with her husband Manuel, a small business owner and U.S. Forest Service Fire Captain.

Recent Articles:

VAWA's Substantive Flaws Deserve a Fair Hearing
February 20 2013
Christina Villegas
Huffington Post



VAWA Needs a Serious Overhaul
January 29 2013
Christina Villegas
Huffington Post



Social Welfare State, not Limited Government, Failed Agenda of Past
September 12 2012
Christina Villegas
Townhall.com



Does VAWA Foster Class Victimization Among Women?
July 17 2012
Christina Villegas
Women Against VAWA



The Declaration of Independence Was Key to Women's Liberation
July 3 2012
Christina Villegas



Senate Succumbs to Demagoguery in Its Consideration of the VAWA
May 15 2012
Christina Villegas
Townhall.com



Mandate Poses a Threat to All Our Liberties
February 22 2012
Christina Villegas
Town Hall



The Violence Against Women Act
February 25 2013
Christina Villegas