AAUW North Hills Pittsburgh Branch

10/03/2026

The ERA is essential to Democracy!

For years, critics have claimed that women don’t need the Equal Rights Amendment because the Supreme Court has secured women’s rights under the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. At the time it was ratified in the 19th century, no one thought that the 14th Amendment protected women; its...

10/02/2026

Coalition letter Education Voter PA to Gov Shapiro- PA must reject school voucher program.

10/02/2026

It's time for a refresh! The Allegheny County Elections is launching the latest “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest!

Starting October 1, 2026, students residing in Allegheny County and enrolled in grades 9 – 12 are encouraged to submit their designs for the next “I Voted” sticker for our county’s elections starting in 2027.

All entries must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, December 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Designs must contain the phrase “I Voted” on a 2-inch circular design, be nonpartisan, and must not include copyrighted images or trademarks.

To learn more about the “I Voted” Sticker Contest and to submit a design, please visit https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Elections/I-Voted-Sticker-Contest.

10/02/2026

Content note: sexual assault.

Every student deserves to feel safe on campus. Every survivor deserves to be heard and supported.

Recent headlines are putting a spotlight on how schools respond to sexual violence. For every story in the news, many more never make it there.

Schools have a duty to take reports seriously and to help survivors stay in school. You don't have to file a formal complaint or go to the police to ask for help. Reporting should never cause more harm.

Need support? Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673.

10/01/2026

Just Films Pittsburgh
October 20, 2026
5:30pm Reception
6:00pm Film and pannel
Click below for more info and to register.

October 20, 2026 An immigrant mother becomes an unexpected community leader during a groundbreaking campaign to end the Philadelphia police’s data-sharing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (…

09/28/2026

It only takes a few minutes to ensure you're ready to vote in the next election. Make note of these important dates:

✅ Oct. 19 – Last day to register to vote in the midterm election: vote.pa.gov/Register
✅ Oct. 27 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot: vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
✅ Nov. 3 – Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

09/28/2026

Your invited!

09/28/2026

On September 15, the Census Bureau released its annual report on poverty, income, and health insurance coverage for 2025. While poverty declined in the overall population, the news isn't good for adults 65 years and older. The AARP Foundation has analyzed the data and come up with three key findings:

• More than 3 million more adults 65 and older are living in poverty today than in 2019. Using the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), the poverty rate for adults 65+ rose from 12.7% in 2019 to 15.4% in 2025, the highest rate of any age group.
• Women are more likely to grow old in poverty than men. In 2025, the estimated SPM poverty rate was 12.6% for women ages 50–64 and 16.8% for women ages 65+, compared with 11.5% and 13.7%, respectively, for men.
• The descent into poverty begins before traditional retirement age. The poverty rate among adults ages 50–64 increased from 10.6% in 2019 to 12.1% in 2025. About 1 in 8 adults ages 50–64 was living in poverty in 2025.

Read more and see graphs: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/2026/pdf/AARP_Foundation_Analysis_Census_Bureau_Poverty_Data_2026.pdf

09/26/2026

No Kings’ Oct. 17 Day of Action will focus on early voting and voter participation ahead of the midterm elections.