Since 1881, AAUW has been a leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW encourages women voters to get involved in the political process and gain a better Read More
Childcare: An Overdue and Critical Investment
By Shelley Mitchell and Ginny Hatfield AAUW California Public Policy Committee “It’s past time that we treat childcare as what it is – an element whose contribution to economic growth is as Read More
Women’s Reproductive Rights – Where Are We Now?
by Claire Noonan, AAUW California Public Policy By January 22, 2022, the 49th anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision, SCOTUS (the Supreme Court of the United States) will have heard arguments on Read More
Updates from AAUW California Public Policy Committee
by Kathi Harper, Co-Chair Abortion Justice Although the constitutionally-guaranteed right to an abortion has been systematically under attack for decades, it is currently in danger of Read More
Public Policy News from National
by Kathi Harper, Public Policy Co-Chair AAUW California On February 2, 2021, my co-chair Sue Miller and I met via Zoom with AAUW Public Policy Director Kate Nielsen and her assistant Robin Lucas, Read More
Human Trafficking
By Kit Hein, AAUW California Public Policy Committee January 11, 2021 was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. AAUW California supports efforts to combat human trafficking, as noted in Read More
2069? 2369? 2451?
WHEN WILL THE GENDER PAY GAP BE CLOSED? By Ginny Hatfield, AAUW California Public Policy Committee How long will it take? What can we do to make it happen sooner rather than later? These are Read More
AAUW California Strengthens Commitment to Increasing Equity for Black Women and Girls
In 2020, a widespread protest movement has emerged, clearly and loudly demanding greater racial equity through systemic change. This protest movement is in line with the core mission of AAUW: “To Read More