YWomenVote 2022 Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Spotlight
This spotlight on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 Congressional session and national election. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fourth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers women of color whose voices are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative action to address their concerns and priorities.
YWomenVote 2022 American Indian and Alaska Native Women Women Spotlight
This spotlight on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women provides a brief overview of their concerns and priorities heading into the 2022 Congressional session and national election. Drawn from YWCA USA’s fourth national survey of women in the United States, this data centers women of color whose voices are critical yet frequently overlooked in policy discussions, and frames clear expectations for legislative action to address their concerns and priorities.
YWomenVote 2022 Findings Memo
YWCA USA worked with Finn Partners to commission a survey of N=1,438 women nationwide, including oversamples of Black women, Hispanic/Latinx women, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women, and American Indian and Alaska Native women (AI/AN), to understand their concerns and priorities at the top of Congress’ 2022 legislative session. This memorandum takes a deeper look at the survey findings.
YWCA looks to Senate for Passage of Voting Rights Bill
YWCA USA is committed to promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, and stronly supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
YWCA USA Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
YWCA USA authored this letter expressing support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R.4) and urging Congress to vote YES when the bill comes to the House floor for a vote.
Women's Community Statement on President Trump's Removal
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Vice President Pence, members of the Cabinet, and Members of Congress to remove President Trump from office immediately following the January 6th attack on our democracy.
Support Census Deadline Extensions Act
YWCA USA joined Independent Sector's letter expressing thanks for the introduction of S. 4571, the Census Deadline Extensions Act of 2020, and offer support.
Extend the Statutory Reporting Deadlines for the 2020 Census
YWCA USA joined this letter urging Congress to include imperative language in the next Senate COVID-19 relief package (HEALS Act) that would extend the statutory reporting deadlines for the 2020 Census by four months.
Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act to Safeguard the Fundamental Right to Vote
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging Congress to Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard the fundamental right to voting.
Support Election Provisions in the HEROS Act
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging senators to support HEROES Act election protection provisions and voting rights.
Enhance the Census Bureau’s Adjusted Operational Timeline
YWCA USA joined this letter urging leaders of the committees with responsibility for overseeing the work of the Census Bureau to closely examine the Census Bureau’s adjusted operational timeline and advocate for enhancements to address the severe disruption the COVID-19 crisis has caused for successful completion of the 2020 Census.
Additional Funding for Election Assistance in Response to COVID-19
YWCA USA joined LCCHR's letter urging Congress to pass additional measures that would fully fund and direct states and counties to administer the 2020 elections in a safe, fair, and accessible manner, through the implementation of vote-by-mail and the expansion of early voting and in-person voting options.