Ensuring a Brighter Future for Women and Girls 11November
A family tradition of education, American steel, and a chance encounter set the stage for AAUW Carlisle (PA) Branch member Ann Pehle’s work for women and girls. Read more »
The Incomplete Supreme Court and Some Significant Upcoming Cases 08November
The U.S. Supreme Court has been operating with a vacancy all year long. Unfortunately, that vacancy will continue to hinder the court for the rest of the year — and possibly even longer. Read more »
Getting Out the Vote on Election Day at AAUW! 08November
Today, Election Day, the entire AAUW staff of almost 100 people made get-out-the-vote reminder calls to young women. Read more »
Voter Suppression Is the Real Election Concern 04November
Have you heard about the boy who cried voter fraud? It’s a myth that has activated voter suppression laws across the country. Read more »
¿Cómo le gustaría trabajar las mismas horas por la mitad de su sueldo? Esa es la brecha salarial que enfrentan las latinas 31October
Debido a la brecha salarial de género, a las mujeres latinas se les pagan solo el 54 por ciento del sueldo que reciben los hombres blancos no hispanos. Eso significa que las latinas tendrían que trabajar casi un año adicional a tiempo completo para obtener el sueldo que ganarían los hombres blancos este año terminando el 31 de diciembre. Read more »
Where Equal Pay Flourished (and Failed) in 2016 27October
This year we saw lots of progress in statehouses across the country when it came to advancing AAUW’s public policy priorities. In particular, we helped get exciting new equal pay legislation off the ground and focused attention on the issue. Read more »
Enter AAUW’s Feminist Halloween Contest 26October
Not even on Halloween, a day that’s largely about escapism, can we fully break free from stereotypes and bias, from the pressure to dress “sexy,” from the onslaught of culturally appropriative or insensitive costumes. That’s why this year, we’re cheering on empowering costumes. Read more »
What’s At Stake on Election Day: A Millennial Voter’s Perspective 20October
Your vote doesn’t just decide who sits in the Oval Office or in your state legislature. It decides our future. Read more »
Want to See Action on Women’s Issues? Check Out Your Statehouse! 19October
In 2016, AAUW members were busy at every level of government passing good laws, beating back bad ones, and laying the groundwork for more successes in 2017. Read more »
Meet 10 Up-and-Coming Feminist Change Makers 17October
Meet the politicians, scientists, writers, educators, engineers, nonprofit founders, and AAUW student organization leaders eager to use their passions to inspire social change. Read more »
