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Category Archives: Public Policy

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News from the annual meeting

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nancy

The upcoming Tar Heel News will have more information on the April annual meeting of AAUW NC, but here are some of the documents from that meeting. Read more→

Posted in 2013 Annual Meeting, Announcements, Public Policy

ERA Resolution for the Annual Meeting

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mary

Here is the text of a resolution that will be brought before the meeting for a vote on Saturday, Apr. 13

ERA resolution Read more→

Posted in 2013 Annual Meeting, News, Public Policy

Updates from the public policy team

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Nancy

Links to AAUW NC resources about actions taken in the NC General Assembly in the 2013 session. Read more→

Posted in Announcements, Public Policy, Public Policy Project

AAUW NC statement on SB 236

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Nancy

Information on S 236, “Counties Responsible for School Construction”. Read more→

Posted in News, Public Policy, Public Policy Project

Updates from AAUW NC President

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Mary

AAUW NC President Mary Peterson sends information to the branches on upcoming events and the changes to the public policy program. Read more→

Posted in Messages to the Branches, Public Policy, Public Policy Project

Join us at Women’s Advocacy Day

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Nancy

On Tuesday, April 9, members from across the state will join our allies at the Legislative Building to hear about the policy issues the Legislature is considering that affect women and speak to our own legislators about the issues that most affect us.

Full details: www.ncwu.org Read more→

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2013 AAUW NC public policy efforts

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Mary

Update on the new structure for addressing public policy issues of interest to the members of AAUW NC. Read more→

Posted in News, Public Policy, Public Policy Project

AAUW NC joins other organizations urging expansion of Medicaid

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Nancy

AAUW of North Carolina supports expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Read more→

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Action Alert: Unemployment Insurance Changes

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Nancy

Speak out now on proposed changes to North Carolina’s unemployment insurance system. Read more→

Posted in News, Public Policy, Public Policy Project

You can host an Agenda Assembly!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Nancy

For the last twenty years, Women’s Agenda Assemblies have been hosted by small groups around the state in the fall of even numbered years. In 2012 in particular this is a good project for branches to undertake. If there’s not one already underway in your county, learn more about how AAUW NC can help you start one. Read more→

Posted in Messages to the Branches, Public Policy

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AAUW NC Tweets

  • Jacksonville Regional Branch May 2013 Newsletter: President: JoAnn Hall (coachjo@embarqmail.com) VP Branch Com... bit.ly/10WhLTw : 6 days ago
  • Jacksonville Regional Branch April 2013 Newsletter: President’s Message AAUW NC Annual Meeting Highlights A. 1... bit.ly/10WhLTq : 6 days ago
  • RT @aauw: Action Alert: Oppose House Proposal to Increase Student Loan Interest Rates: bit.ly/148WN2D : 1 week ago
  • Watch for May LAF Express to be posted for info on STOP act and more. ow.ly/l693e Write laf@aauw.org to subscribe. : 1 week ago
  • College/University AAUW partners in North Carolina: There are now 21 AAUW college/university partners in the s... bit.ly/144jFjA : 1 week ago

AAUW Tweets

  • Action Alert: Go to Bat for Girls in Sports!: bit.ly/16X7xW9 : 13 hours ago
  • RT @AAUWPolicy: Yay/boo RT @lgbtprogress: BREAKING: Boy Scouts to lift ban on #LGBT youth, leaves ban on scout leaders in place http://t.co… : 13 hours ago
  • One of our Student Advisory Council members reminds us all to take a moment and recognize our privilege. bit.ly/Z3BBKg : 15 hours ago
  • Career encouragement for high-risk high school girls (Summary: Our fellows are awesome) bit.ly/13JeT8t : 17 hours ago
  • Our national convention is just a few weeks away. Here’s 10 reasons why you shouldn’t miss it. bit.ly/11SNarE : 19 hours ago

RSS News from AAUW

  • It’s Not Rocket Science: 4 Ways Community Colleges Can Help Women in STEM May 23, 2013
  • What Are You Thankful For? May 23, 2013
  • Opening the Door to Higher Ed for 1st-Generation Grads May 22, 2013
  • Retirement Tough after $200,000 Lost to Gender Pay Gap May 21, 2013
  • What Does It Mean to Lose 6 Percent of Your Paycheck? May 20, 2013
  • Salary Bump Follows “Disgusting” Pay Discrimination May 17, 2013
  • Why Women Should Ride May 17, 2013
  • AAUW and NASPA to Celebrate Women Trailblazers at Conference May 17, 2013

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