Deborah Swerdlow
Washington Update — May 31, 2013
As a Washington Update reader, you’re always “in the know” about public policy and the latest developments — and at AAUW’s National Convention in 10 days, you can get the live,… Read more »
Washington Update (May 24, 2013)
I’m excited to announce that newly sworn in EEOC Commissioner Jenny Yang will be speaking at AAUW’s National Convention in her first speaking engagement! Commissioner Yang will join me, AAUW… Read more »
Washington Update (May 17, 2013)
Even though this newsletter is called “Washington Update,” we have a lot of state activity to share with you this week, in addition to our updates from inside the Beltway…. Read more »
Let Them Eat Cake — and Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act!
You know the numbers: Even with more women in the workforce than ever and two-thirds of women functioning as primary or co-breadwinners for their families, women working full time, year-round,… Read more »
Sample Media Advisory
A media advisory is used to alert the media to an upcoming event, and is sent three to five days in advance of the activity highlighted. This sample media advisory… Read more »
Equal Pay Act 50th Anniversary Proclamation
Success Stories AAUW states and branches in Hawaii, Indiana, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania were successful in securing Equal Pay Day proclamations from their governors or local mayors, so let’s build on… Read more »
Are You Ready for the Equal Pay Act’s 50th Anniversary?
AAUW members never fail to outdo themselves — this year’s Equal Pay Day efforts were more impressive than ever, with more than 130 activities held across the country! Thank… Read more »
Washington Update (May 10, 2013)
As we approach the AAUW National Convention in June, I am reminded of what I believe to be one of the most important actions that happen each convention year: the… Read more »
Washington Update (May 3, 2013)
I’m not going to lie, it’s been a pretty disappointing week. Just a few days after President Barack Obama became the first sitting president to speak at a Planned Parenthood… Read more »
Washington Update (April 26, 2013)
In Washington, D.C., we have a habit of assigning acronyms and odd names to all sorts of things (the word “sequester” comes to mind…). But this week, I’ve had a… Read more »