AAUW-Mt. Vernon (VA) Branch

08/12/2026

This summer, we’re keeping up the drumbeat for democracy. Will you join us?

AAUW is proud to support the nonpartisan March on Washington: Defend the Vote in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 2026. We’ll march alongside advocates, students, and faith leaders to speak out for our collective vision: a future where every person can access opportunity, make their voice heard, and live with dignity.

Sign up now to join your fellow AAUW members and supporters on August 28. We’ll provide signs, pins, t-shirts, and more to help you represent our mission — all you need to do is show up!

Event: March on Washington
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Washington, D.C.
RSVP: Click here to submit the form

08/02/2026

ACT NOW: Protect Workforce Demographic Data and Civil Rights Enforcement
A new federal proposal from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission would end the collection of workforce demographic data, making it harder to identify and address systemic discrimination and barriers women face in the workplace.
Please take just a few minutes to submit a personalized public comment by August 24, 2026. Use AAUW's Toolkit to make your voice heard and protect equal opportunity for all.

AAUW seeks to promote inclusion and awareness for all members to create an equitable, sustainable and inclusive membership reflective of today’s world.

07/31/2026

Unite & Rise for Voting Rights | August 8
AAUW is proud to support the League of Women Voters’ Unite & Rise for Voting Rights Day of Action on August 8, 2026, honoring the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Communities across the country will come together to strengthen voter participation and protect the freedom to vote. Learn how your branch can get involved locally or online!

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the president defied a Supreme Court order to return the wrongfully deported Marylander Kilmar Armando...

07/29/2026

From Mount Vernon Co-President Elaine Kolish ...

06/30/2026

06/19/2026

When students face discrimination, harassment, or barriers to accessing education, they need clear pathways to justice—not more bureaucracy.

AAUW is urging Congress to protect civil rights enforcement and disability programs within the Department of Education.

Read our statement: https://www.aauw.org/resources/news/media/aauw-condemns-trump-administrations-attempt-to-move-civil-rights-and-disability-programs-out-of-the-department-of-education/