U.S. Treasurer on Which Woman Should Grace the New $10
Which woman would you choose to feature on the new 10? Read more »
Gender Equity Quiz: Would Your College Pass AAUW’s 1914 Accreditation Test?
Would your college or university pass AAUW’s 1914 accreditation test? Read more »
7 Women of Color Who Fought for Gender Equality
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, here are seven amazing women of color who have helped fight for — and win — greater equality for women. Read more »
A Term of Victories
This Supreme Court term brought victories in pregnancy discrimination law, voting rights, health care, and marriage equality. Read more »
Legislative Tactic Could Revoke Paid Sick Days, Minimum Wage, and Other Laws Helping Women
Many states are passing “preemption bills” that threaten existing legislation upholding AAUW policy issues like equal pay provisions, minimum wage increases, paid sick days, and LGBT safeguards. Read more »
Budget 101: What the President’s New Plan Means for Women
What’s the main focus of this year’s proposed budget? Middle class economics. Key to that approach is a rejection of Congress’ plans to continue a policy of austerity through cuts or sequestration. Read more »
Roe’s Legacy Is More than Reproductive Rights
The attorney who argued and won the case that legalized abortion was just 26 at the time. Find out why Sarah Weddington surprised and inspired a generation of advocates. Read more »
School Vouchers Discriminate — Don’t Do the Voucher Hustle
Help us oppose voucher schemes, thinly veiled as “school choice,” by sending a message to your senators urging them to oppose vouchers and support education priorities that benefit all children. Read more »
114th Congress’ Education Priorities Must Provide Equitable Opportunities for Students
U.S. Congress and the president have not been able to agree on the nation’s education priorities for more than a decade. The expired No Child Left Behind bill continues to be the law of the land without changes to reflect current education priorities. Read more »
We #StandWithPeggy — and All Pregnant Workers
Driver Peggy Young sued UPS after the company rejected her request for light-duty work during her pregnancy. The Supreme Court will make a decision on the case this term. Read more »
