Spotlight on Women in Elected Office
The year has barely begun, and women are already shattering records and making history. When the new Congress convened in January, nearly a quarter of its voting membership was comprised of women — the highest percentage ever. 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 »
Analysis: What the 2018 Midterm Results Mean for Women
The midterm elections ushered in changes at all levels of government, but the dominant story of this election is the power of women. Read more »
AAUW Statement on the 2018 Midterm Elections
Women were a pivotal force in the 2018 midterm elections. AAUW encourages elected officials locally, regionally, and nationally to work together to advance gender equity. Read more »
Everything You Need to Know for Election Day
You’ve been preparing for months to ensure that women’s voices are heard on Tuesday, November 6. Now it’s time to make sure every vote is counted. Read more »
7 Feminist Resolutions for 2018
If 2017 has taught us anything, it’s that our activism is needed now more than ever. 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 »
AAUW’s Tips for Inauguration Weekend
The weekend of January 20 will be a busy one. Find everything you need to know about participating in Inauguration weekend in Washington, D.C., from the comfort of your own home, or online. Read more »
A Century of Women’s Rights Work through the Eyes of a Centenarian
105-year-old AAUW member Martha Ann Miller saw a woman on the presidential ballot 96 years after she saw women gain the right to vote as a little girl. Read more »
Trump Cabinet Picks Must Face Full and Fair Vetting Process
Why do presidential cabinet picks matter to women and girls? From campus sexual assault to sex discrimination to reproductive health care, all kinds of crucial issues can be at stake when a presidential administration comes into office. Read more »
