On October 18, AAUW members will join communities nationwide to demonstrate the power of people working together for education, economic opportunity, civil rights, and a healthy democracy. This is not a day of quiet reflection — it’s a day of courage and nonpartisan, nonviolent action grounded in AAUW’s mission. We’ll lift up students and families, stand with educators, and affirm that every person deserves the freedom to learn, to earn, and to live with dignity.
Date: October 18, 2025
Location: Over 2000+ locations and growing.
RSVP to register and bring your voice to the movement!
Talking Points: Use these for emails, speakers, or quick press quotes.
Keep it people-power forward, nonpartisan, and focused on education, civil rights, and democracy.
- Higher Ed Access & Affordability
Policy choices are pushing college out of reach — especially for women, first-gen students, and students of color. We need debt-reducing policies and supports for student-parents so talent isn’t priced out. - Civil Rights Enforcement
Students deserve learning environments free from discrimination, backed by a fully functioning U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and, when needed, the DOJ. Fund and enforce Title IX so rights are real in every classroom and on every campus. - Public Ed / No Vouchers
Public dollars must strengthen public schools, not subsidize private vouchers that drain resources and fuel censorship. Invest in teachers, students, and inclusive, evidence-based learning. - Economic Security & Reproductive Freedom
Women’s economic security depends on policies that let them learn, work, and care for their families. Protect paid leave, affordable child care, and reproductive freedom so women can stay in school, advance at work, and lead. - Voting Rights
Our voices matter — and our votes must count. Protect and expand access so every community can shape its future.
