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TWU Center for Women in Government The Center for Women in Government seeks to strengthen women's participation in Texas political systems and governance

Every vote matters and history proves it. Hundreds of congressional races in the last 40 years have been decided by less...
10/29/2026

Every vote matters and history proves it. Hundreds of congressional races in the last 40 years have been decided by less than 3% of the vote, and local races regularly come down to single-digit margins. Your vote could be the deciding factor.

October History Highlight 📜In October 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) into la...
10/28/2026

October History Highlight 📜

In October 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) into law, amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Prior to its passage, employers could legally refuse to hire pregnant women, deny them promotions, or force them onto unpaid leave. The landmark legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth.

Are you looking for your next read? Make sure to stop by the TWU library on Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM for a chance to ...
10/27/2026

Are you looking for your next read? Make sure to stop by the TWU library on Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM for a chance to get a free book! Our mystery books include romance novels, thrillers, and nonfiction. See you there!

The Center for Women in Government and the Division of Political Science at TWU are hosting a Post-Election Analysis pan...
10/26/2026

The Center for Women in Government and the Division of Political Science at TWU are hosting a Post-Election Analysis panel of TWU faculty! Join Dr. Jennifer Danley-Scott, Dr. Amy Friesenhahn, and Dr. Parker Hevron to analyze the outcomes of the 2026 midterm elections. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-election-analysis-tickets-2002654545656

Early voting in Texas ends Oct. 30! Having trouble locating your Election Day polling location? Visit the Texas Secretar...
10/23/2026

Early voting in Texas ends Oct. 30! Having trouble locating your Election Day polling location? Visit the Texas Secretary of State's "My Voter Portal" at https://goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/ #/login to look up your Election Day polling places.

On this day, October 22, 1915, Jane McCallum was elected president of the Austin Woman Suffrage Association. This pivota...
10/22/2026

On this day, October 22, 1915, Jane McCallum was elected president of the Austin Woman Suffrage Association. This pivotal leadership role launched her lifelong dedication to women's rights and civic reform. After serving this role, McCallum led statewide suffrage ratification campaigns, wrote influential newspaper columns, and ultimately served as Texas Secretary of State.

We want to highlight YOU! The CWG’s Why We Serve Wednesday highlights women working in public service across Texas. Comm...
10/21/2026

We want to highlight YOU! The CWG’s Why We Serve Wednesday highlights women working in public service across Texas. Comment “SERVING” for a chance to be featured for Why We Serve Wednesdays.

Tip Tuesday 📌 The Center for Women in Government at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership is a proud sponsor ...
10/20/2026

Tip Tuesday 📌

The Center for Women in Government at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership is a proud sponsor of the Executive Women in Texas Government (EWTG) Annual Conference. Join EWTG for high-quality education and networking opportunities while connecting with women working across Texas government, academia, and public-private partnerships. Register for the conference at https://ewtg.org/2026registration/

Motivation Monday đź’ˇAnna Julia Cooper was an intellectual, educator, writer, and advocate for the education of all, inclu...
10/19/2026

Motivation Monday đź’ˇ

Anna Julia Cooper was an intellectual, educator, writer, and advocate for the education of all, including for women and Black Americans. Born into enslavement but emancipated at age 9, Cooper went on to earn multiple degrees and became the fourth Black woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. Cooper's influential 1892 book, A Voice from the South, argued for greater opportunities, including educational opportunities, for Black women.

Mark your calendars for the CWG’s Blind Date with a Book! Stop by the TWU library on October 29, 2026, between 11 AM and...
10/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the CWG’s Blind Date with a Book! Stop by the TWU library on October 29, 2026, between 11 AM and 1 PM and pick up your next read. Book giveaways will be first come, first served.

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