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The ERA meets all constitutional requirements to become an amendment, yet the National Archivist @AOTUS11_Shogan refuses to publish it. Here's what you can do: https://t.co/f53soHYevJ
#ERAnow #WomensRights

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The U.S. is the only modern democracy that does not include sex equality in their Constitution. Thank you, @SenGillibrand for asking @POTUS to instruct the Archivist to publish the ERA! cc: @USNatArchives #ERAnow #WomensRights

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Fair compensation is not a privilege—it’s a fundamental right. On #NativeWomensEqualPayDay, we shine a light on the appalling wage gap faced by Native American women—earning just 58 cents to every dollar paid to non-Hispanic white men for full-time, year-round work.

#EquityForNativeWomen means dismantling this pay gap through education, advocacy, and economic justice reforms like fair pay, pay transparency, and paid leave. We remain steadfast in the fight for economic justice and equity for Native women and their families. Join us in demanding equal pay for Native Women by asking your members of Congress to show their support for pay equity by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act now: https://t.co/rXBQ1fhRLj

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Spotlight on Our Selected Professions Fellows:
🔬 Teonna Cooksey
An architect and researcher who focuses on housing segregation and its connection to foreclosure and eviction, Teonna advocates for immigrants’ rights and Black empowerment through her award-winning work in academia and activism.
🎓 Tam Ma
With over 20 years of leadership in health policy, Tam has shaped initiatives in California, including guiding the state’s response to COVID-19. As Associate Vice President at UC Health, she leads policy strategies that influence the nation's largest public academic health care system.
🚀Misty Davies, Ph.D.
A NASA engineer specializing in next-gen flight software, Dr. Davies uses her diverse background in aerospace engineering, computer science, and the arts to innovate safer air transportation solutions.

Our Selected Professions Grants are designed to support women who are pursuing advanced degrees in fields where they are underrepresented.
Applications are open until November 22! Could this be your moment? Learn more: https://t.co/8ylf7cQUaP #WomenInSTEM #CommunityAction

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“Empower women. Change the world.”
AAUW is thrilled to announce our CEO, Gloria L. Blackwell, is a 2024 TIAW World of Difference Award winner! The TIAW World of Difference Award recognizes those whose efforts have advanced the economic empowerment of women locally, regionally, or worldwide.
Under @AAUWGloriaB stewardship, AAUW remains a powerful force for gender equity, driving critical research, advocacy, and programs that create meaningful change. This award is a testament to her tireless dedication and the transformative impact AAUW is making on women across the U.S.
Thank you, TIAW! Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor for our CEO! #AAUWLeads #WomensEmpowerment

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New York voters flipped the ballot and passed the NY State Equal Rights Amendment! This constitutional amendment expands New York's anti-discrimination protections and protects against any government actions that would curtail access to reproductive health care. #ItsMyVote

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Nevada voters approved the Right to Abortion Initiative to amend the state constitution to provide the right to an abortion. The measure needs to be approved in two consecutive elections and will come up for a vote again in 2026. #ItsMyVote

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Montana voters passed the Right to Abortion Initiative establishing a constitutional right to abortion and expanding protections for pregnant people’s health and lives. #ItsMyVote

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Missouri voters approved the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative establishing the fundamental right to abortion and reproductive healthcare. This overturns the state’s near-total abortion ban! #EndTheBanMO #ItsMyVote

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Maryland voters approved the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment creating the fundamental right to abortion and birth control in Maryland's constitution. #YesOn1MD #ItsMyVote

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Colorado voters passed the Right to Abortion & Health Insurance Coverage Initiative creating a constitutional right to abortion and removing the state’s public funding ban. #abortionishealthcare #ItsMyVote

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Arizona voters passed the Abortion Access Act creating a “fundamental right” to abortion care. #azforaccess #ItsMyVote

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Millions of voters made it clear: healthcare decisions belong between patients and their doctors, not politicians. While we didn’t win every battle, we will keep pushing forward. These setbacks only strengthen our resolve to fight for women’s rights and equity. #ItsMyVote

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Democracy demands work every day of the year. It is now, after an election, that the real work begins. AAUW is focused on the future and invites you to stay in the fight with us. We’ll hold our newly elected officials accountable for moving forward on solutions such as paid family leave, closing the gender and racial pay gaps, and increasing the child tax credit. https://t.co/YHnh8ua2Nc

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Join us for a powerful post-election webinar on women’s economic security under the new U.S. President and 119th Congress. 💼📊
With our nation in a shifting political landscape, we’ll discuss key issues like pay equity, paid family leave, and affordable childcare. Hear from experts Heather Marie Boushey, Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, and Gloria L. Blackwell as they unpack policy solutions to advance women's economic well-being.
Don’t miss this chance to learn how these policies impact you and how you can contribute to a fairer future for women nationwide. Register here: https://t.co/U30KhSMISG

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Meet Dr. Aisulu Aitbekova, a 2019-20 International Fellow!

With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University, Dr. Aitbekova is currently a Kavli Nanoscience Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in the Harry Atwater Group at the California Institute of Technology. Her groundbreaking research focuses on developing catalytic materials with well-defined properties to improve the efficiency of processes like thermocatalytic CO₂ conversion and automotive exhaust emission control. By synthesizing and studying these catalysts at the atomic level, she has advanced sustainable solutions for reducing emissions and transforming CO₂ into valuable fuels.

Now, as a member of the Liquid Sunlight Alliance DOE Energy Hub, Dr. Aitbekova continues her work on solar-driven processes, including CO₂ reduction and photothermal fuel synthesis, aiming to revolutionize renewable energy applications.

🎓 Our International Fellowships are accepting applications until November 22! Could this be your moment? Learn more: https://t.co/8ylf7cQUaP

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The results of this election underscore the challenges to women’s rights, including access to economic security, higher education, and abortion care. AAUW remains committed to advocating for women’s autonomy, equity, and opportunity — especially for women of color.
Read our full statement here: https://t.co/8fpy7FV457. #WomensRights #EquityForAll #ItsMyVote