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AAUW Defends Women's Rights Amid Education Department Threats

4/22/2025

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) stands firm in its fight for women's rights and education amid threats to the U.S. Department of Education. CEO Gloria L. Blackwell emphasizes that dismantling the department would jeopardize vital civil rights protections. Additionally, AAUW fiercely opposes the SAVE Act, which risks disenfranchising vulnerable voters, especially women and people of color.

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) stands firm in its fight for women's rights and education amid threats to the U.S. Department of Education. CEO Gloria L. Blackwell emphasizes that dismantling the department would jeopardize vital civil rights protections. Additionally, AAUW fiercely opposes the SAVE Act, which risks disenfranchising vulnerable voters, especially women and people of color.