January 29

AAUW Marks One-Year Anniversary of Ledbetter Law with Call for Action
The Huffington Post (Friday, Jan. 29)
AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman and pay equity activist Lilly Ledbetter called for support of the Paycheck Fairness Act in an op-ed that said: "A year ago today, on January 29, 2009, a new president signed his first piece of legislation into law. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act restored workers' rights to challenge illegal wage discrimination in the federal courts. It was a proud moment, but we're sad to report that the job of ending wage discrimination in this country remains incomplete." AAUW's work to close the wage gap was highlighted this week on Womenstake.org and AAUW Dialog. See what the wage gap is in your state.

Young Scientist Makes Headlines, Draws Attention to Efforts to Make Field More Diverse
AAUW Dialog (Wednesday, Jan. 27)
AAUW's efforts to increase the number of girls in science and math are highlighted in a recent blog post about Li Boynton, the teenaged science whiz who sat next to Michelle Obama at Wednesday's State of the Union address. Li's award-winning work to develop methods to test drinking water could potentially improve public health worldwide. Her story is a great example of how girls are fully capable of excelling in science and math. To learn more about efforts to encourage the next generation of women scientists, visit AAUW's National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) page.

New Research Supports AAUW's Position on Male Academic Achievement
USA Today (Tuesday, Jan. 26)
AAUW's contribution to the body of knowledge regarding male academic achievement was referenced in a national news story about a new American Council on Education report. It found that the gender gap in higher education is stabilizing. Nationwide, men make up 43 percent of enrollment in higher education, a statistic that has remained the same since about 2000. AAUW's 2008 research report, Where the Girls Are, dispelled the myth of an overall boys' education crisis and called for refocused attention on the deep division among students by race, ethnicity, and family income level because that's where the bulk of the education disparities lie.

AAUW Video Response to the State of the Union Address Appears on Various Websites
AAUW's Public Policy Department responded to the State of the Union Address on AAUW Dialog and on You Tube. The video was uploaded to the PBS News Hour website and could be seen on other sites including EconomyBeat.org, the Fergus Falls (MN) AAUW branch website and the Warner Robins (GA) AAUW branch website.

New Book Generates Buzz, Features Essay by AAUW's Lisa Maatz
Tune into ABC's "Good Morning America" news show on Tuesday, Feb. 2 to hear Lifetime's Andrea Wong talk about The Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, a collection of essays written by 24 top women community and business leaders, politicians, and journalists. AAUW's Lisa Maatz, who is among them, shares one of the important lessons she learned in elementary school. Order The Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation, the book women across America will be talking about.

AAUW Weighs in on Hiring of First Woman President at University of Virginia
Cavalier Daily (Friday, Jan. 29)
Catherine Hill, AAUW's director of research, is quoted in a story about the hiring of Teresa A. Sullivan, the University of Virginia's first woman president. "Diversity in higher education is important because it provides new ways of looking at age-old problems and welcomes different approaches to scholarship," Hill said.

Vote for AAUW!
Vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category. Send a tweet (or message) like this: "I nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... (add reason here)." AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter -. Check out the AAUW Shorty Interview to learn more about how AAUW is using this popular social media tool to highlight our mission and activities.

AAUW Adds to Discussion about Work Policies and Single Women
On Friday, Jan. 29, AAUW's Lisa Maatz took part in a discussion on work policies and single women. The Fem2.0 Radio Blog series was heavily promoted on sites such as on Feministe, NOW, Today's Workplace, and About.com: Working Moms. The program can be accessed on the Public Policy's work-life page.

January 25

AAUW Needs Your Vote!
Vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category. Send a tweet (or message) like this: "I nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because... (add reason here)." AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter - a popular social media tool used by millions. Twitter allows AAUW to highlight our mission, activities, and "Take Action" alerts.

Top Blogger Cites AAUW's Assessment of President's First Year
Salon.com (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
A leading blogger in the women's community included AAUW's assessment of President Barack Obama's first year in office as part of her recent analysis. While Gloria Feldt called on the president to exercise the finer points of leadership, she wrote: "Obama faces so many enormous problems that he deserves some slack. Feminist Majority's Ellie Smeal ticked off to me a dozen positive things he's done for women and the AAUW congratulates him for forming the President's Council on Women and Girls, nominating Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act." AAUW Executive Director Linda Hallman said: "Overall, AAUW is pleased to report that Washington has heard the concerns of American women and taken the right steps toward addressing some of our nation's most serious problems ... however, much work remains to be done as we push for sustainable change and equity for women and girls." Read her entire statement.

AAUW to Speak on Work/Life Balance on Blog Radio Series
AAUW Dialog (Friday, January 22)
On January 29, you can hear AAUW's Lisa Maatz discuss how work-life issues affect "singletons." The Fem2.0 event has been highlighted on Feministe, NOW, Today's Workplace, and on Ananda Leeke's Blog. The blog radio series, which kicked off today, will focus on how work/life balance is not just a women's issue but everyone's issue.

It's Cervical Health Awareness Month
RH Reality Check (Monday, January 25)
AAUW is a national partner in the Pearls of Wisdom campaign to prevent cervical cancer, the second leading cancer in women worldwide. Take the pledge to help prevent cervical cancer, spread the word to friends and family, and show your support by purchasing the Pearl of Wisdom pin.

AAUW Branches Encouraged to Take Part in Half the Sky LIVE
AAUW Doylestown
On March 4, 2010, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the bestselling book, Half the Sky LIVE will celebrate International Women's Day with musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei. Visit AAUW's International Corner for more information.

January 15

The Twitter Shorty Awards: Vote for AAUW!
AAUW was nominated for a 2010 Shorty Award, an honor given to the best producers of short content on Twitter - a popular social media tool used by millions. AAUW jumped on the Twitter bandwagon months ago to engage existing audiences and to reach new ones. Twitter also allows us to highlight AAUW’s mission, activities, and “Take Action” alerts. To vote for AAUW in the Shorty Awards nonprofit category, send a tweet (or message) like this: “I nominate @TwitterUser for a Shorty Award in #category because… (add reason here).” Following are some actual votes for AAUW:

MeganKillian I nominate @AAUW for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because they help women like me have a voice!

bph Nominate @aauw for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because of work for Gender Parity & Equal Pay

anneblair I nominate @AAUW for a Shorty Award in #nonprofit because we are leading the way on women's advocacy.

Please vote today. In February, the Shorty Award nominees will be narrowed down to five finalists in each category. Winners will be determined by a combination of popular vote and by the members of the Real-Time Academy of Short Form Arts & Sciences. To learn more about Twitter, read Women are Equal - in Twitter and Helpful Tweeting.

ESPN Gameday Arrives to UConn for Historic Matchup in Women’s Sports
Ball Hype (Friday, January 15)
The ESPN Gameday crew has arrived to Storrs, Connecticut, for this weekend’s matchup of two unbeaten Big East teams. This game is historic for women’s basketball because it’s the first ever ESPN women’s College Gameday show. It airs live Saturday, Jan. 16 beginning at 10 a.m. To celebrate women and girls in sports, AAUW is partnering with the Washington Mystics on Jan. 24, for an event that will feature a reception and panel discussion with prominent women’s sports figures. To learn more, visit AAUW Dialog or Facebook.

Women as Philanthropists
AAUW Dialog (Monday, January 11)
AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman writes about how philanthropy by and for women has increased dramatically in the past few decades in her latest blog post. It was also the focus of her January blog for More.com called "New Year, New Gifts," a post focused on the generosity of women and AAUW’s wonderful tradition of giving.

AAUW Listed Among Top Organizations Preparing Future Female Leaders
The Glass Hammer (Thursday, January 14)
AAUW’s Kate Farrar was quoted in an article which talked about how organizations are helping girls and young women develop leadership skills that will carry them from the classroom to the boardroom. Farrar spoke of AAUW’s partnership with the WAGE Project on $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshops and our collaboration with American University Women and Politics Institute and Running Start on Campaign College to cultivate a greater pipeline of women who will potentially run for elected office.

California LAF Supported Litigant to Appear at Upcoming Luncheons
AAUW CA Online Branch (Wednesday, January 13)
Michelle Jaureguito Henley, a current California LAF supported litigant from Feather River Community College in Northern California, will share her compelling story on January 30 and January 31. She is the former director of the Upward Bound Talent Search at Feather River. She sued the college for retaliation for complaining of sex discrimination in violation of the California Fair Housing and Employment Act.

January 8

AAUW Partners with Washington Mystics to Celebrate Women and Girls in Sports
DC Urban Sports (Friday, Jan. 8)
On Jan. 24, the Washington Mystics will mark National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the University of Maryland with a panel discussion and reception. News about the event to feature sports luminaries like Debbie Yow, Nancy Lieberman and Val Ackerman has appeared on the DC Urban Sports and AAUW Dialog. Come out and remind people of the important role Title IX and AAUW play and visit the Member Showcase to find out about events near you.

AAUW's Linda Hallman Contributes New Blog to MORE.com
MORE.com (January 2010)
In her latest installment on MORE.com, AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, CAE, spotlights women philanthropists and highlights the generosity of AAUW members. She writes, "because of our members and supporters, AAUW is one of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women who, through their intellect, dedication, and imagination, are forging new paths in scholarship and tackling the educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe. It's a powerful example of how the gift of education can make a profound difference."

AAUW to Participate in February Blog Carnival Set for Next Month
Fem2.0 (Tuesday, Dec. 21)
From January 25 to February 5, 2010, Fem2.0 will present a blog radio series zooming in on how today's work environment and policies are impacting particular communities. The series' purpose is to demonstrate how work/life is NOT just a women's issue but everyone's issue. AAUW's Lisa Maatz will join the conversation on Friday, Jan. 29. AAUW will be participating in the blog carnival scheduled for Feb 6-13, and we encourage all AAUW members to learn more and participate to share your experiences and views about what it's like to work in America today.

Former AAUW Fellow Featured in Blog Post on Equality in the Workplace
Gapers Block (Monday, Dec. 28)
Heather Boushey, the senior economist for the Center for American Progress and a former AAUW fellow, was highlighted on Gapers Block. She said the nation should focus on equality in the workplace amidst the recession, explaining that workers who need time off for sick children "are the ones who are going to be most dependent on the state if they are … pushed out of employment."

AAUW Invited to White House Event Focused on Improving Math, Science Education
President Barack Obama this week unveiled a $250-million teacher training program aimed at improving math and science education nationwide at a White House and AAUW was there in recognition of our work to address the gender imbalance in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. AAUW branches are hosting activities in Butte Valley, California, and Bedford, MA

AAUW Highlighted for Awarded Grants in CA and MA
AAUW has awarded $50,000 in Campus Action Project (CAP) grants to 12 institutions across the country for the 2009–10 academic year. These projects will target some of the barriers to entering and staying in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields faced by women and girls. News about the awards appeared on the Harvey Mudd College website and on Enterprisenews.com.

AAUW Partners with Leading Groups on National Campaign to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Yahoo! Finance (Wednesday, Jan. 6)
AAUW is a national partner in the Pearls of Wisdom campaign to prevent cervical cancer, the second leading cancer in women worldwide. The campaign aims to secure 4,070 pledges — the same number of U.S. women who were projected to die of cervical cancer in 2009 — by Mother's Day 2010.

Rosalind Wiseman's Next Webinar Set for Jan. 13
Rosalind Wiseman has received significant media attention regarding the debut of her young adult novel, Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials which goes on sale Jan. 12. The next day she will appear on a Webinar titled "Fearlessly Female: Raising Champion Leaders in Girl World." It is set to begin at 8 pm EST.

Women's Equity Foundation Highlighted in TN Newspaper
The Hingham Journal (Thursday, Dec. 24)
The Women's Equity Foundation was established in 2005 by AAUW Maryville (TN) Branch to provide programs promoting opportunities for all women and girls through community outreach education and activities. Some of these include the Sister-to-Sister Summit for girls in grades 7 through 12 and the Crystal Award, which recognizes and celebrates an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to empowering women and girls in Blount County.

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December 18

AAUW Branches Encouraged to Take Part in Half the Sky LIVE
On March 4, 2010, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book, Half the Sky LIVE will celebrate International Women’s Day with musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of Woineshet, a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei. Half the Sky LIVE is the perfect way for AAUW branches and members across the country to celebrate International Women’s Day and stand in solidarity with women and girls all over the world. Order Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide from Barnes and Noble to read the inspirational stories of the extraordinary women struggling under dire circumstances. Half the Sky is described as essential reading for every global citizen. AAUW partner, CARE, is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.

Title IX Rules Guarantee Equality in Opportunity
News-Record (Friday, Dec. 18)
Mildred Hoffler-Foushee, state president of AAUW of North Carolina, responded to an attack on Title IX that appeared recently in the News-Record. She wrote, "it's clear the author does not understand how Title IX works. While commonly thought of as increasing opportunities for women to play athletics, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program that receives federal funding." Download AAUW's Title IX Compliance: Know the Score Program in a Box and use the step-by-step guidance to learn more about Title IX and investigate your local high school.

AAUW Executive Director, Staff Attend White House Festivities
AAUW Dialog (Wednesday, Dec. 16)
AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman and Public Policy Director Lisa Maatz attended holiday receptions this week at the White House, while staffers from various departments took a self guided tour through the East Wing to see the 18-foot White House Christmas tree and the White House gingerbread house. To get the inside scoop, read Reflect, Rejoice, and Renew and check out AAUW’s Flickr account to see White House pictures.

AAUW, Other Groups Collaborate for Gender Equity in Science and Math
NSTA Reports (Thursday, Dec. 17)
The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) can actually benefit both male and female students, said Karen Peterson in a recent NSTA WebNews Digest article. Peterson, principal investigator of the NGCP, explains STEM learning is "not a zero-sum game" and that most teaching strategies for engaging girls — such as "hands-on activities, role models, and relevance" — help boys, too. AAUW's partners in NGCP, a nationwide program funded by the National Science Foundation, include the Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology; Assessing Women and Men in Engineering; and the Education Development Center.

AAUW Critical of Book that Uses Old Arguments to Explain Gender Divide in Science
Nature (Wednesday, Dec. 16)
A Nature Magazine article focuses on a new American Enterprise Institute (AEI) book which offers controversial views about why female scientists have problems advancing in academia. Six of the nine essays, including Christina Hoff Sommers' own contribution, contend that innate gender differences, not bias, prompt men to be more interested than women in science, math and engineering. In response, Linda Hallman said: "Based on our years of research and real-world experience, we know that women and girls are clearly capable of excelling in the STEM fields. The idea that biology prevents a woman or girl from success in STEM has been disproven over and over again."

"Taking a Man's Name Opened Up a New World:" Why a Blogger Hid Her Gender
Jezebel (Monday, Dec. 14)
Blogger James Chartrand came out as a woman — and her fascinating description of frustrating and gender biased experiences reveal that the blogosphere and the job market in general, aren't as egalitarian as some people claim. Writing on AAUW's blog, Christy Jones said: "JOIN US in our work to end discrimination, which, as so strongly highlighted in James's blog post, is nowhere near done."

December 11

Madeleine Albright Book Tour Stops in D.C., Dec. 11
Madeleine Albright's Read My Pins is a story and celebration of how one woman's jewelry collection was used to make diplomatic history. Former president George H. W. Bush had been known for saying "Read my lips." Albright began urging colleagues and reporters to read her pins. They became part of her diplomatic signature. International leaders were pleased to see her with a shimmering sun on her jacket or a cheerful ladybug; less so with a crab or a menacing wasp. Albright used pins to emphasize the importance of a negotiation, signify high hopes, protest the absence of progress, and show pride in representing America, among other purposes. She served as the first female secretary of state and received AAUW's Achievement Award at our 2005 convention. Order Read My Pins from Barnes & Noble.com.

AAUW Branch Members Helped Establish Jane Addams Day, Observed Dec. 10 in Illinois
With Strings Attached blog (Sunday, Dec. 6)
December 10 marked Illinois' third state-wide observance to celebrate the life of Jane Addams, a dedicated leader in women's suffrage, civil rights, and the pacifist movement. On Dec. 10, 1931, Addams became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize for Peace. A founding member of the AAUW Chicago Branch in 1889, Addams also founded the world famous social settlement Hull-House in Chicago that same year. AAUW member Jan Lisa Huttner shares her thoughts about the amazing Jane Addams. To learn more, visit AAUW Waukegan Area (IL) Branch and AAUW-IL.

New on AAUW's Facebook Page: KIDK-TV News Story about Campaign College
Check out the KIDK CBS 3 report about Campaign College, a collaboration of AAUW, American University’s Women & Politics Institute, and Running Start. Campaign College is a campus-based program to address the disparity between the high percentage of women in colleges and universities and their low representation in student government by encouraging women to run for campus leadership positions. Become a fan of AAUW's Facebook Fan page, which is updated daily with interesting articles as well as news and alerts from AAUW.

AAUW Members in S.C. Prepare Holiday Dinner
Aiken Standard (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
The AAUW Aiken (S.C.) Branch made headlines for spreading holiday cheer to the residents of the Croft House, an independent living facility. For the past 31 years, branch members have prepared and served a holiday meal to the residents. Many people quoted in the article spoke about how much the dinner means to all involved. Branch President Bea Peyser said: "it's a wonderful event we look forward to each year." Visit the Member Showcase page to see what other branches are doing this holiday season.

AAUW Offers Scholarships to Collin County, TX Women
Dallas Morning News blog (Monday, Dec. 7)
AAUW members in Texas are making a difference and people are taking notice. "Even in seemingly affluent Collin County, families are scrambling for college scholarships. This is where the Plano/Collin County Branch of the American Association of University Women comes in."

AAUW Executive Director Attends White House for Launch of "Educate to Innovate"
On Nov. 23, AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman attended the launch of Educate to Innovate, A National Campaign for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education (STEM). President Obama talked about expanding "opportunities for all … including women and minorities, who too often have been underrepresented in scientific and technological fields, but who are no less capable of succeeding in math and science."

AAUW's work in the area of science, technology, engineering and math is widely recognized and applauded. On Nov. 10, AAUW took part in a congressional briefing, which is now up on AAUW's YouTube channel, titled: "STEM Education: How Gender Bias Hurts Girls, Boys, and U.S. Competitiveness." See remarks from David Sadker, author of "Still Failing at Fairness"; Cathy Pieronek, Title IX lead & chair of government relations & public policy committee for Society of Women Engineers; Fatima Goss Graves, vice president for education & employment, National Women's Law Center; and AAUW's own Lisa Maatz.

To see Linda Hallman's Nov. 23 tweets, visit: http://twitter.com/LindaHallman

Nobel Prize Winning Member Talks about Women in Science on NPR
The Diane Rehm Show (Thursday, Dec. 3)
Nobel Prize Winner Carol Greider, Ph.D., the Johns Hopkins University molecular and genetic biologist and AAUW member, participated in a conversation about women in science. AAUW members across the nation are using their wealth of social capital to get girls involved in math and science through the National Girls Collaborative Project.
Learn more about the National Girls Collaborative Project.

AAUW's Lisa Maatz Contributes Essay to Forthcoming Lifetime Network Book
Lifetime Networks (Wednesday, Dec. 2)
Lisa Maatz, director of public policy and government relations, contributed an essay to "Secrets of Powerful Women: Leading Change for a New Generation." Set for a Feb 2, 2010 release, the book's other contributors include Fran Drescher, film actress and comedienne; Kay Granger, Congresswoman (R), 12th District of Texas and the first woman on the Defense Appropriations Sub-Committee; and Marie Wilson, president of The White House Project and co-creator of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

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AAUW Supporter Vocal on Stupak Amendment
Leader Telegram (Tuesday, Dec. 1)
Danine Spencer, one of 500 plus people who added an AAUW "Stop Stupak" twibbon to their Twitter avatar, sounded off in her local paper using language from AAUW. She urged Wisconsin voters to call their senators and tell them to vote "no" on Stupak which would prohibit women who receive federal subsidies from purchasing a comprehensive insurance plan that includes abortion services. On Dec. 2, AAUW and coalition partners joined forces for a National Day of Action to protest the Stupak amendment.
To read more, visitAAUW Dialog.

You can follow AAUW on Twitter and add a Twibbon to your Twitter avatar (profile picture) by clicking "Show my support," then logging in to your Twitter account. Once you accept the terms of use, the Twibbon is automatically added to your avatar. Stop the Stupak Amendment has received four Twibutes for garnering well over 500 supporters.

Women Hold More Jobs than Ever But Salaries Still Lag
Pottsville (PA) Republican (Monday, Nov. 28)
Former AAUW Fellow Heather Boushey, a leading economist who co-edited The Shriver Report — A Woman's Nation Changes Everything, shares her view about the current job climate, "The labor market is highly segregated, with women and men in different jobs." Boushey continued, observing that , "there's a lingering gender pay gap. It's really a residual, most likely discriminatory, effect." The article elaborates, reporting that average female workers in Pennsylvania earned 79 percent of the median income of their male counterparts in 2008.

Campaign College Generates Excitement in Idaho
Idaho State Journal (Wednesday, Nov. 25)
Rebecca Morrow, director of the Anderson Gender Resource Center at Idaho State University, told the local newspaper that she's "thrilled that ISU was chosen as a Campaign College site." Campaign College, provided by AAUW and collaborators American University Center for Women and Politics and Runing Start, is the only program in the country that teaches college women how to run for and win student government positions. This daylong training will be offered in February to ISU students and select high school students.

Blogger Gives Thanks for AAUW
Danine Spencer blog (Wednesday, Nov. 25)
Danine Spencer, a Wisconsin based freelance writer and a guest blogger for AAUW, said she's thankful to individuals who paved the way for her to get a degree in computer science and "to AAUW for their work in increasing the number of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)." See AAUW's Thanksgiving blog post.

November 20

AAUW Executive Director Blogs about Caregiving
More.com (November 2009)
Women who are family caregivers are two-and-a-half times more likely than noncaregivers to live in poverty and five times more likely to receive Supplemental Security Income. Learn how AAUW is working to help caregivers by reading Executive Director Linda D. Hallman’s latest post on More.com, and check out her related post on AAUW Dialog.

AAUW Responds to Misleading Article on Title IX
Chemical & Engineering News (November 2009)
In her latest letter to the editor, AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman, writing with two other organization heads, talks about how Title IX "can identify the policies, practices, and procedures that inhibit the full participation of women" in engineering and the physical sciences. Their letter came on the heels of an article that included misleading information about the landmark civil rights law.

AAUW Reacts to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Probe into Admissions and Gender
U.S. News & World Report (Wednesday, November 18)
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is investigating whether college admissions offices are discriminating against female applicants to achieve gender balance in their student bodies. Some experts argue that the commission's probe could be misguided. "We need to help impoverished boys and girls to improve educational outcomes and have equal opportunity," said AAUW Director of Public Policy and Government Relations Lisa Maatz.

AAUW Executive Director Discusses Media Successes, Promotes Capitol Hill Lobby Corps
Association Bisnow (Monday, November 9)
AAUW Executive Director Linda D. Hallman talked about AAUW's Action Fund Lobby Corps, our successful media push, and her Army background with Association Bisnow, which describes itself as a People magazine for the professional set.

Join AAUW's Twibbon Campaign to Stop the Stupak Amendment
A Twibbon is a logo that represents a cause and can be overlaid on your Twitter profile image. On November 11, AAUW created the Stop Stupak Twibbon to galvanize voters to protest the middle-class abortion ban passed by the House as part of its health care reform bill. Within 24 hours, AAUW received a Twibute for having 100 supporters. To learn more about the cause, visit AAUW's Two Minute Activist web page. You can follow AAUW on Twitter and add a Twibbon to your Twitter avatar (profile picture) by clicking "Show my support," then logging in to your Twitter account. Once you accept the terms of use, the Twibbon is automatically added to your avatar.

AAUW Announces 2010 Campaign College Sites
University of North Carolina, Wilmington (Thursday, November 5)
In 2010, 10 colleges from across the nation and Jamaica will host Campaign College, a unique campus-based program that teaches women how to run for elective office. Campaign College, a collaboration of AAUW, the American University Women & Politics Institute, and Running Start, addresses the disparity between the high percentage of women in colleges and universities and their low representation in student government by encouraging them to run for campus leadership positions. You can find more details on the program on AAUW Dialog.

AAUW Expresses Concern about Miller Sick Leave Bill
Workforce Management (Thursday, November 5)
Rep. George Miller (D-CA) caught some the advocacy community and Capitol Hill by surprise when he introduced legislation that would guarantee five paid sick days for workers sent home by their employers. AAUW’s Lisa Maatz, who was featured in the coverage, said, "We want workers, not employers, to decide when they’re too sick to work and when they feel well enough to return."

AAUW Member Greg Mortenson Inspires Students in Montana
Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Wednesday, November 4)
Greg Mortenson told an audience of school children in his home state of Montana that 120 million children, including 78 million girls, around the world cannot go to school because of slavery, poverty, discrimination, and religious extremism. He is considered a hero by many people across the country because of his efforts to "build peace, one school at a time," as chronicled in his best-selling book, Three Cups of Tea.

AAUW Director of Public Policy Testifies in Congress about the Forged Letter Scandal
AAUW Newsroom (Thursday, October 29)
AAUW's Lisa Maatz went before the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming to express AAUW's outrage at having our name forged on letters to congressional representatives. AAUW is calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate. AAUW was mentioned on the Rachel Maddow Show and NPR. For more coverage, visit AAUW's Newsroom.

AAUW Has Presence on Second Life
CNNireport (Sunday, October 25)
AAUW has built an office in Second Life, the largest virtual world on the Internet and is participating in Second Life events that occur "inworld" as well as in real life. A story about global warming featured comments from AAUW's Christy Jones, who said, "It's not just for us, living on this planet now, but for our children and the following generations — something often said but obviously still not committed to globally. Sustainability includes climate change so all living things, plants, animals, humans can survive."

AAUW's Lisa Maatz Discusses Women and the Maine Economy
State of the State (Tuesday, October 27)
Lisa Maatz joined a conversation about what can be done to improve the economic security of women, not just for their sake, but for the sake of their families. Maatz was in Maine as a speaker for the annual Breakfast of Champions hosted by the Maine Women's Policy Center.

AAUW LAF Plaintiff Continues Her Fight for Justice
The Richmond Register (Sunday, October 25)
Claire Schuster, a nursing professor who sued Berea College for discrimination for allegedly hiring a male professor at a higher salary, continues her fight for justice. Review the case summary of Schuster v. Berea College.