When women vote, we change the conversation!

Since 1881, AAUW has been a leading voice promoting education and equity for women and girls. AAUW encourages women voters to get involved in the political process and gain a better understanding of the impact legislative action can have on our lives.

The recent U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs decision on abortion has stimulated action in many states across the nation, including California. Our legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed AB1666, which will enable a woman coming into California to receive an abortion to be protected from lawsuits originating in her home state. The bill was co-sponsored by AAUW CA.

A further step in protecting a woman’s right to make personal medical decisions is a constitutional amendment, Proposition 1, which will be on the November ballot. It would amend the California Constitution to prohibit the state from denying or interfering with an individual’s reproductive freedom, including the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and to choose or refuse contraceptives.  AAUW CA also supports this amendment.

Locally, our branch is sponsoring three candidates’ forums for the public to hear from candidates for municipal and school district offices. The mayor’s race will be the focus of the Sept. 12 forum; Morgan Hill Unified School District board on Sept. 19, and Morgan Hill City Council seats on Sept. 26. All will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 17555 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill. 

Susan Rife, Public Policy chair