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 »
The Supreme Court’s Empty Seat and 2015–16 Term
The U.S. Supreme Court decided several landmark cases that will impact the rights of women and girls across the country for years to come. But the term will be remembered for the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Because the U.S. Senate has so far refused to consider President Obama’s nominee to fill Scalia’s seat, the court was forced to make most of its major decisions with only eight justices. Read more »
AAUW Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Zubik v. Burwell
On May 16, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to answer important legal questions in Zubik v. Burwell, a critical case dealing with women’s access to birth control. AAUW […] Read more »
For Women and Girls, an Important Year at the Supreme Court
This year, the court will see a serious challenge to affirmative action, new threats to contraceptive access, and a potential watershed case for reproductive rights. Read more »
12 Stats on Gender Equity That Are Scarier than Halloween
Forget ghouls, goblins, and graveyards — these 11 statistics on women’s equality reflect a reality far scarier than whatever comes out to haunt on Halloween. 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 »
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 »
State Ballot Measures: How Women Fared in 2014
On Election Day, AAUW’s and friends’ voices were heard loud and clear on ballot initiatives on issues including the minimum wage, paid sick days, and equal rights. Here’s the rundown on how our issues fared in state elections. Read more »
The Day After: 8 Takeaways from the 2014 Midterms
Following the close of the 2014 midterm election, here are the takeaways we’re still mulling over. Read more »
10 Stats on Women’s Equality That Might Be Scarier than Halloween
‘Tis the season to be scared. From horror films and costumes to jack-o’-lanterns and ghost stories, Halloween is never short on surprises. But while the holiday celebrates the spooky, every […] Read more »
