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 »
Gender Pay Gap Remains at 20 Cents
Women working full time on average still make 80 cents compared to every dollar men make. At the current rate of progress in closing the gap, women will not receive pay equity until the year 2119. Read more »
AAUW Responds to Department of Education Title IX Announcement
American Association of University Women Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Churches issued the following statement responding to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ announcement concerning the future of Title IX enforcement. Read more »
AAUW Responds to Rescinding of DACA Program
American Association of University Women Chief Executive Officer Kimberly Churches released a statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read more »
AAUW Statement on White House Decision on EEO-1 Pay Data Collection
The Office of Management and Budget is halting the implementation of the revised Employer Information Report (EEO-1) salary data collection. Read more »
AAUW to Participate in Department of Education Meeting on Title IX
AAWU will continue to demand that Title IX be strengthened and full enforced. Read more »
Education Department to Curtail Civil Rights Investigations
On June 16, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education announced its decision to narrow investigations into civil rights violations at public schools and universities. Read more »
AAUW Responds to News of Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at Department of Education
AAUW has repeatedly said personnel is policy. It is our hope that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump will demonstrate the seriousness with which they regard the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) when they nominate a permanent assistant secretary for civil rights who moves through the Senate confirmation process. Read more »
American Association of University Women Marks Equal Pay Day with Action
AAUW is recognizing Equal Pay Day by focusing on political, business, and personal actions that could be taken to close the pervasive gender pay gap that negatively impacts women, families, and the American economy. Read more »
Make Your Advocacy Better, Faster, Stronger, and Burnout-Proof
Just over two months ago, thousands of AAUW members joined rallies across the country (some far chillier than others!) to make their voices heard to lawmakers at every level […] Read more »
