In his July 15 editorial “Losing My Religion for Equality,” former President Jimmy Carter talks about his separation from the Southern Baptist Church. He cites a statement from a group called “The Elders” who consist of former world leaders working for peace: The justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or [...]
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What’s Left to Lose?
Posted in Equity in the News, tagged gender discrimination, Jimmy Carter, Southern Baptist Church on July 23, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
The Return of the ERA
Posted in Sex Discrimination, tagged Carolyn Maloney, Equal Right, ERA, inequality, Judy Biggert, Women's Equality Amendment on July 21, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” This is the main text of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today by Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Judy Biggert (R-IL) [...]
Meet Luana Maroja: Evolutionary Biology Specialist
Posted in Educational Programs, Fellowships, Grants and Awards, tagged AAUW Fellowshiops, American Fellow, american fellowships, biodiversity, Biology, Evolution, Following the Fellows, grants and awards, Luana Maroja, Rio de Janeiro, STEM on July 17, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
Ever wonder how kids whose moms are biologists pass the time? According to Luana Maroja, 2007–08 American Fellow, hiking in the forest collecting animals is how. Although once an avid camper, biker, climber, and kayaker, Luana now takes time to pass on her science knowledge through educational activities with her two daughters. Currently, Luana is [...]
Confirmation Hearings Day Four
Posted in Equity in the News, tagged Judicial Nominations, SCOTUS, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court on July 16, 2009, | 1 Comment »
Thanks for joining us for our final day live blogging the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Sonia Sotomayor including testimony from witnesses.
Welcome Message from New AAUW President, Carolyn Garfein
Posted in The AAUW Community, tagged AAUW on July 16, 2009, | 2 Comments »
Carolyn H. Garfein, of Alpharetta, Georgia, was recently elected to a two-year term as president of the AAUW Board of Directors. The election was held at the 2009 AAUW National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, which was attended by more than 1,000 members representing more than 1,300 AAUW states and branches. As your new president, [...]
Confirmation Hearings Day Three
Posted in Equity in the News, tagged current events, federal judicial nominations, news, politics, SCOTUS, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court on July 16, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Sotomayor continued for a third day. Read the transcript of Wednesday’s live blog below and be sure to join us for the final day of testimony.
Confirmation Hearings Day Two
Posted in Equity in the News, tagged confirmation hearings, federal judicial nominations, news, politics, Ricci v. DeStefano, Senate Judiciary Committee, Sonia Sotomayor on July 15, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
Day two of Judge Sotomayor’s Senate confirmation hearings brought a long day of tough questioning. Read the transcript of Tuesday’s live blog below and be sure to join us again on Wednesday.
Prioritizing Caregiving Is a Smart Business Practice
Posted in Voter Education, Women & Economic Security, tagged caregiving, Family Medical Leave Act, Fem 2.0, FMLA, Healthy Families Act on July 13, 2009, | 1 Comment »
I was recently on the Hill lobbying on behalf of the Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2460/S. 1152), and I fielded a question from a congressional staffer who was concerned about placing any sort of additional financial burden on the state and businesses. I have to admit that I was relieved; at least this staffer asked. [...]
Women and the MBA
Posted in Students & Educational Issues, Women & Economic Security, Women and Work, tagged Business School, GMAT, MBA, The Princeton Review, TPR on July 13, 2009, | 1 Comment »
For many people interested in pursuing an MBA, the GMAT is the first step. Men tend to score higher on the GMAT and take the test in greater numbers, so how can a female applicant stand out? The Princeton Review is offering a free Women and MBA Webinar Tuesday, July 14, from 8–9:30 p.m., which [...]
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