You might think the U.S. Constitution already guarantees gender equality, but that’s a dangerous misconception!
The 14th Amendment ensures equality for MEN, but it remains silent on women.
And that’s why the Equal Rights Amendment is so critical. We need your help to get the ERA recognized as the 28th Amendment! We cannot go on without equal rights — not one more year!
The ERA’s text is simple: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”
But, its impact would be profound, offering constitutional protections against gender-based discrimination in education, employment, healthcare, and more.
Though three-fourths of states have ratified the ERA, it still hasn’t been recognized in the Constitution. This delay leaves the progress we’ve made on gender equality vulnerable to reversal by courts or changing laws.
Together, we can ensure that our voices are heard and our rights are secured.
Thank you for standing with us.
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RECHARGE FOR THE FIGHT AHEAD
July brings challenges to advance gender equity and opportunities to act together to create change:
- The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to overturn the new Title IX rules. The U.S. Senate plans to vote on their resolution next week. This vote would prevent implementation of stronger Title IX protections for students. Ask your Senators to stand up for students and oppose all efforts to weaken Title IX.
- This month, the District of Columbia renamed a street in honor of AAUW DC’s branch and board member, the late Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee, MD. I was honored to give remarks about Dr. Ferebee’s legacy of advocating for public health, civil rights, and women’s rights. Dr. Ferebee was an inspiration to all, fearless in the fight for women’s access to opportunity.
- We must stay informed and engaged. Our AAUW Alumnae Summer Reading List offers thought-provoking works that explore crucial themes of democracy, social justice, and empowerment.
Given where we are in this election year, it’s important we recharge for the fights ahead. Your continued support and advocacy are vital. Only unified can we create lasting change for women and girls across the nation.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to AAUW’s mission.
In solidarity,
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Member Benefit: Hit the Road with Confidence
Your AAUW Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program grants you access to huge discounts on a rental car for all your getaways! Use the Pay Now feature to save up to 35% on base rates and receive additional offers, such as free upgrades or dollars off. Plus, take advantage of your complimentary membership to Avis Preferred® and Budget Fastbreak® rewards programs to bypass the counter and skip the paperwork at most participating airports.
To make a reservation with Avis, visit https://www.avis.com/en/association/A672070 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number A672070.
To book with Budget, visit https://www.budget.com/en/association/B079581 and use your Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number B079581.
Sign up for Text Alerts: Get members-only offers sent directly to your phone by texting AAUWABG to 833.344.0228.
- Watch the latest It’s My Vote! webinar for a discussion on AAUW priorities in the 2024 national elections. The nonpartisan AAUW Action Fund Voter Issue Guide provides information about key gender equity issues and questions for candidates to help people determine which candidates share their values.
- The Supreme Court of the United States held oral argument on a case regarding emergency abortion care in Moyle v. United States, Idaho v. United States on April 24. Idaho’s near-total abortion ban conflicts with the right to access emergency care under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). A decision is expected at the end of the term in June.
Sandy Senft received the Woman of Distinction award last Thursday from the Soroptimist Club
Please click HERE for the May issue of Public Policy News. This issue contains information on the new Title IX rules that were released by the Biden Administration on April 19, 2024, as well as the article “AAUW California Advocates for Its Priorities with the Legislature” for inclusion in your branch newsletters.
NEWS & NOTES
AAUW Partners on National Science Foundation Grant: Let’s Talk Money
Building on AAUW’s strong pay equity and salary-negotiation research and programs, AAUW has a five-year partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology and Aspire/The Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU). Let’s Talk Money: Building Community Understanding of the Institutional Compensation System aims to share best practices for faculty compensation to a broad community in higher education.
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