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Issues Advocacy

The public policy program underscores AAUW’s mission of promoting equity and education for all women and girls. The work of AAUW builds upon a century of responsible public participation. AAUW is committed to working in partnership with diverse allies.

Branch Public Policy Chair Manual
Download this new resource to help plan and implement public policy programming in your community and generate excitement about advocacy with your members.
Public policy resources for branches and states »

Higher Education Act Lapsed on April 30
The Senate passed a one-month extension of HEA — the fifth this year — but the House was prevented from taking a vote on a bill to extend HEA.
Read about AAUW's recommendations for the HEA »

You Can Make a Difference!
Many issues are at stake each time Americans go to the ballot box. Make sure your voice is heard.
Send a voter e-card »
Register to vote »

Congressional Voting Record, 110th Congress
AAUW’s congressional voting record informs AAUW members of positions taken by their senators and representatives on the Association’s federal legislative priorities.
Find out how your senators and representatives voted »

RELATED RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

AAUW Leadership and Governance

Welcome to the AAUW Newsroom

Campus Connection

AAUW's Position on Pay Equity

Mission Statement

AAUW Branch Locator

Applications and Deadlines

Career Center

State and Branch News Coverage (2008)

Branch Public Policy Chair Manual (PDF)

Press Kits

Excerpts from National Coverage (2008)

Workshops

Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony

Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout Campaign

National Board and Committee Positions Available

Press Releases

Legislative Alerts and Updates

Additional Resources

Woman-to-Woman Voter Turnout manual PDF download request

Congressional Voting Record for the 110th Congress, First Session

Pay Equity Resource Kit PDF download request

Title IX Resource Kit PDF download request

Affirmative Action Resource Kit PDF download request

2007-2009 Public Policy Program Brochure

Lobby Corps Issue This Week

May 15, 2008: Pathways Advancing Career Training Act (H.R.5774) would provide assistance to states for training programs that prepare women for employment in high-wage, high-skill fields.

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