AAUW Washington

Today, AAUW announced its 2026–2027 class of Fellowships and Grants recipients, awarding a projected $5.4 million to 219 outstanding women scholars, researchers, and community change-makers.
For 145 years, AAUW has invested in women’s education, leadership, and economic security — helping create opportunities for women to thrive in higher education, research, and the workforce.
Learn more: https://www.aauw.org/resources/news/media/aauw-awards-more-than-5-million-in-2026-2027/

The SAVE Act is back in the news — and so is the threat of making Americans prove their citizenship before they can vote. Members of Congress are continuing to push SAVE-style voting restrictions, including by trying to attach them to other legislation wherever they can. Follow this link from AAUW national and learn more.

Senate: Oppose the SAVE Act 2.0 Oppose unnecessary paperwork barriers that could silence millions of eligible voters.

⚠️ URGENT ACTION NEEDED ⚠️

Oppose a proposed rule from the United States Postal Service that could create new barriers to voting by mail ➡️ https://www.lwv.org/take-action/oppose-proposed-mail-and-absentee-ballot-regulations

The USPS public comment period is open until July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Washington voters have successfully cast their ballots by mail for more than a decade. Every registered voter in our state receives a ballot by mail, making vote-by-mail the foundation of our election system. This proposal would impose new federal requirements on election mail and give USPS a new role in election administration — responsibilities that belong to state and local election officials.

Washington's vote-by-mail system is secure, accessible, and trusted by voters across the state. Changes that could delay ballots, increase administrative burdens, or make it harder for eligible voters to participate threaten a system that works well for Washingtonians.

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