Did You Know? By Karen Burley

On December 16, 2024 historian Heather Cox Richardson published an article on her “Letters from an American” substack about Frances Perkins, who was honored that day by President Joe Biden. Perkins was the first female Cabinet Secretary and lived a life that we should all know about. Read about Frances Perkins <here>.

Public Policy News – from CA State AAUW

Please click <here> for the December issue of Public Policy News. Included are two articles of interest – one about Lobby Days 2025, and the other about how gender-based scholarships have become a target in the larger attack against DEI.

Sunshine Chair

Pat Winkle is our Sunshine Chair and needs to hear from you if you know members who might appreciate a get well, sympathy or “thinking of you” card. As she doesn’t know everyone, she needs your help in remembering our friends. Her contact information is in the directory.

Printable Newsletter Articles

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