#TakeActionTuesday
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Take Action for Safe, Accessible Voting
In 2016, almost 92 million eligible Americans did not vote in the presidential election. In 2020, the COVID-19 crisis poses a severe challenge for voter registration and voter turnout across the country, …
May 26, 2020
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Prioritizing Mental Health in the Time of COVID
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and advocates and organizations are raising awareness around the importance of expanding access to mental health services, particularly in the current crisis. This Take Action Tuesday, take action to ensure that lawmakers understand the mental health gender gap and prioritize women’s access to mental health services.
May 19, 2020
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It’s AAPI Heritage Month!
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This annual month of awareness-raising and action arrives as Coronavirus-fueled attacks and hate crimes against the AAPI community are on …
May 12, 2020
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Get Civically Engaged Virtually
As Americans enter their second month of social distancing, daily life continues to take on a drastically new shape—from near-constant caretaking responsibilities, to video chat gatherings of loved ones, to …
May 5, 2020
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Support Women on the Ballot
With women bearing the brunt of COVID-fueled challenges, women’s voices (and their votes) will be critical during the November 2020 elections. There has never been a more important time to ensure that …
April 28, 2020
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Take Action on the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is underway. A once-per-decade population survey, the 2020 Census will be used to determine how many Congressional seats are given to each state and redraw Congressional and state …
April 22, 2020
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Take Action During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and advocates and organizations are taking action to ensure that the needs of all sexual violence survivors are understood and addressed throughout (and …
April 7, 2020
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It’s Equal Pay Day!
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we recognize March 31 as Equal Pay Day. This national call-to-action is even more urgent in the wake of COVID-19, as women …
March 31, 2020
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Join Our Virtual Town Hall: Advocating for Women in the Time of COVID
The COVID-19 crisis will continue to have a severe, outsized impact on the lives of women across America, who comprise 85% of all nurses, 75% of primary caregivers, 62% of minimum and …
March 24, 2020
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Addressing Community Needs During COVID-19
All Americans, along with much of the world, are now facing severe direct and indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. While our federal, state, and local governments continue to respond …
March 17, 2020
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Become an Emerging Leader!
From the US Census to the November elections, it is no question that 2020 is shaping up to be an important year for America’s democracy, with many of us looking …
March 10, 2020
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Celebrate the 19th Amendment!
Each week the AIT community receives #TakeActionTuesday with tips for creating impactful change in their community and beyond. From new online tools, to pending policy updates, subscribe today to make sure you don’t miss …
March 3, 2020
