4 Black Women Who Fought for Gender Equality
in honor of Black history month, here are four amazing women of color who have helped fight for — and win — greater equality for women. Read more »
7 Women of Color Who Fought for Gender Equality
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. The date commemorates a historic step for women’s equality: the passage of the 19th Amendment, which secured women’s right to vote, on August 26, 1920. But didn’t further the equality of all women. Read more »
A Victory for Equal Pay
Litigation Update 5/3/19: Late last month, the federal district court in the District of Columbia ordered the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to comply with the court’s March 4, […] Read more »
3 Questions for Rachael Rollins: Boston’s First Female District Attorney
“I’m very humbled and deeply grateful to the people of Suffolk County who recognized it’s time for a change,” said Rollins, who grew up in Cambridge. That message was delivered […] Read more »
Washington Watch
Take a look back at AAUW’s 2018 policy achievements as we anticipate our advocacy needs for the new year. Read more »
U.S. Department of Education Moves to Roll Back Title IX Protections for Sexual Misconduct
Federal education officials have taken steps that could make it more difficult for students to report incidents of sexual harassment and violence — and easier for schools to ignore them when they do. Read more »
AAUW Reacts to Reports of Proposed Title IX Rules
The U.S. Department of Education may soon propose new rules rolling back Title IX protections for victims of sexual harassment and assault in schools. Read more »
AAUW Statement on Trump Administration Rescinding Diversity and Affirmative Action Guidance
Diversity and equal opportunity should be top priorities for U.S. education. Today’s decision by the Trump Administration to rescind the affirmative action and diversity in schools guidance is a major step backward in efforts to advance equity in education. Read more »
Reproductive Freedom Is Tied to Women’s Economic Security
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. Read more »
Fair Representation and Redistricting: How the Lines Are Drawn
Poorly drawn or purposefully unfair electoral district lines can threaten voting rights and political participation. Read more »
