Aug. 18, 1920: Ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is completed, declaring “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the Read More
Title IX – Where Are We Now?
On November 17, 2025, Kathi Harper, chair of the AAUW California Public Policy School Board Project, shared a sobering presentation titled "Title IX - Where Are We Now?" with the AAUW California Read More
Register Now: AAUW Silicon Valley presents Higher Education at Risk – And How You Can Help Protect It
AAUW Silicon Valley invites you to join Meghan Kissell, AAUW Senior Director of Policy and Member Advocacy, for an in-depth discussion on how the current administration's policies are impacting higher Read More
United Nations 80th Anniversary Video
The founding of the United Nations (UN) was born out of the armed conflict and destruction Western Europe and Asia suffered during World War II. Its mission was to Maintain International Peace Read More
Women Nobel Prize Laureates
The Nobel Prize and the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel have been awarded to women 68 times between 1901 and 2025. Only one woman, Marie Curie, has been honoured Read More
Webinar “Project 2025 Impacts on AAUW Values – One Year Later: How to Stop Ongoing Implementation”
On Tuesday October 7, 2025, Public Policy Co-chairs Missy Maceyko and Amy Hom presented a webinar titled "Project 2025 Impacts on AAUW Values - One Year Later: How to Stop Ongoing Implementation". The Read More
Meet the 2025-2026 Public Policy Committee
Get to know our wonderful committee members. Read More
Media Resources: AAUW California Public Policy Releases Information on Proposition 50 & GOTV 2025
AAUW California Public Policy has compiled resources for journalists and media professionals covering the November 4, 2025, special election and Proposition 50. These materials provide background Read More
AAUW California Public Policy Publishes 2025 Prop 50 & Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Member Toolkit
The Public Policy Committee's Proposition 50 and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) 2025 Guide is a comprehensive toolkit comprising over 25 resources to support GOTV efforts, including a Pro 50 Messaging Guide, Read More
Lobby Days 2025: AAUW California Mobilizes to Advance Priority Legislation
AAUW California advocates came out in full strength on April 8th and 9th to participate in Lobby Days 2025. A total of 197 people representing 66 branches, including our Public Policy Interns and Read More
School Board Project Enters Next Phase
The School Board Project is entering its next phase, focusing on monitoring school boards for compliance with California laws. The AAUW California Public Policy Committee is collaborating with the Read More
2024 Priority Legislations Scorecard
The bills we supported in the 2024 legislative session did very well, with the Governor signing 86% of the bills that made it to his desk. See the detailed scorecard, by priority and by pillar, Read More
2025 Legislative Agenda and Bill Tracking Report
Find details of AAUW California's 2025 Legislative Agenda, including our A, B, and C priority bills as well as several bills we are watching. The bill tracking report will continue to be updated as Read More
Monterey Bay IBC Annual Public Policy Event
"The Challenges of Russia in 2025" On February 22, the Monterey and Santa Cruz County Branches were fortunate to host Steven Pifer, former US Ambassador to Ukraine and a 25-year Foreign Service Read More
Public Policy Committee Policy News
This monthly newsletter contains important public policy updates, events, links, and articles for inclusion in branch newsletters. Read More
Silicon Valley branch hosts webinar “Reproductive Rights: Where Do We Go from Here?” featuring noted journalist Emily Bazelon
On January 22, 2025, the Silicon Valley branch honored the 52nd anniversary of the 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision, which gave women the right to choose whether to continue a pregnancy, by Read More