Last week, we saw another blatant attack on dignity and respect when Rep. Keith Self deliberately misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride. In response, Rep. Bill Keating invoked a question that history will not forget: “Have you no decency?” This isn’t just about one person or one moment—it’s about a larger, dangerous…
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They told us they wouldn’t enact a federal abortion ban. Yet, here we are. H.R.722 seeks to grant embryos legal protections under the 14th Amendment—effectively criminalizing abortion nationwide. H.R.629 takes it even further, aiming to prohibit contraception altogether. But the attacks on women don’t stop there. Millions of women could…
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Over 100 years ago, Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman introduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a constitutional guarantee that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.” In 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to…
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By Josh Budzinski In the current socio-political landscape, advocating for gender equality remains a critical issue. One significant yet unfinished battle in this area is the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Originally proposed in 1923 and passed by Congress in 1972, the ERA aims to ensure that rights…
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In case you missed it, our fearless President and CEO Zakiya Thomas, and our Board Chair Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe yesterday to talk about the Equal Rights Amendment and our fashion fundraiser with KZ_K Studio. "Without the Equal Rights Amendment, our rights are very tenuous." -…
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Can you imagine the ERA Coalition in New York City for a pre-NY Fashion Week event?! No need to pinch yourself because it’s actually happening! We’ll be in New York, hosted by our friends at KZ_K Studio and Mika Brzezinski’s “Know Your Value”, for a panel discussion and reception on…
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The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed by President Obama on January 29, 2009, restored the ability of individuals to assert their rights under federal anti-discrimination laws, after a devastating 11th Circuit Court decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court, in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Senate Women…
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By Ava Lee-Green Happy 2024! With the new year officially underway, it is a good time to reflect on not only our successes on an individual and global level but also the setbacks we have faced. Looking to the future, we must now continue to fight for equality, regardless of…
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Falling in love and raising a child. Worrying about school drop offs and pickups. Who’s going to get groceries for dinner. Doctor appointments when your little one is sick. Attending soccer matches or dance recitals between work and other commitments. These are the small, every day moments that make up…
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December 13, 2023 marked a century of advocates fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment since it's first introduction in the House of Representatives. That's an anniversary we are not celebrating. The ERA Coalition, AAUW, Equality Now, Feminist Majority, League of Women Voters, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), National Organization…
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