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 »
The Attack on Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education is working to systematically dismantle Title IX protections. Read more »
Schools Are Still Underreporting Sexual Harassment and Assault
Students should be able to go to school free from experiencing sexual harassment or violence. Read more »
46 Years of Title IX: Fight for Equity in Education Rages On
Despite its equalizing intent, women and girls still do not have equal educational experiences or opportunities 46 years after Congress passed Title IX. Read more »
Trump Administration Rejects Transgender Complaints under Title IX
AAUW CEO Kim Churches issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s announcement concerning transgender student bathroom complaints. Read more »
5 Ways You Can Take Action for Gender Equity
It has been a watershed year for women and gender equity. Through programming, research, and advocacy, we pushed for equal educational opportunities, equal pay for equal work, and workplaces free of discrimination. Read more »
Here’s Who Would Win March Madness Based on Schools’ Gender Pay Gaps
March Madness, the annual NCAA basketball tournament, kicks off this week. But to us, the real madness is that women and people of color still don’t have equal pay in 2017! Read more »
AAUW Reacts to Trump Rescinding Transgender Guidance
As a leading voice about all things Title IX, AAUW is dismayed by the Trump administration’s decision to rescind federal guidance related to Title IX civil rights protections for transgender students. Read more »
Meet PowerPlay NYC: Inspiring Futures for Girls of Color
AAUW is helping the next generation of superstars emerge through Title IX advocacy and Community Action Grants. Read more »
Women to Watch in the Rio Olympics
Though women outnumber men on Team USA, they represent only an estimated 45 percent of all competitors this year. With 32 fewer events for women in Rio (169 for men […] Read more »
