By Olivia La Monte, policy intern at ERA Coalition The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a promise that my sister, mom, aunts, friends, and all the women in this country will be protected from discrimination and have the right to bodily autonomy. The ERA gives hope that future generations of…
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Steve Andersson, GOP4ERA and former Illinois State Rep Meet Steve Andersson, Former Illinois State Representative and President of Momentum Consulting Group LTD. Steve is a Commissioner of Human Rights for the State of Illinois appointed by Illinois’ Governor JB Pritzker, serves as a board member for the ERA Coalition and…
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In one of the United States Supreme Court’s most surprising decisions this summer, the court ruled in a 5-4 decision that Alabama had diluted the power of Black voters in drawing a congressional voting map with a single district in which they made up a majority. Prior to the decision’s…
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Crystal Dunn. Photo by Jamie Smed via Flickr, 2018. By Ava Lee-Green The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway in Australia and New Zealand! The expansion from 24 to 32 teams this year, including eight teams making their WWC debuts, is a testament to the progress made in women’s…
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By Gloria Jiang July marks the celebration of National Black Family Month, a time of recognizing and upholding the significance of Black families. First established in 2006, National Black Family Month was designed to foster the growth of families through education, health, and self-improvement. Black families often plan reunions and…
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Christian Nunes, President of the National Organization for Women Meet Christian Nunes, President of NOW (National Organization for Women) the second African American president in the organization’s history, the youngest person of color, and the youngest president in more than 40 years the the organization. ERA Coalition partner, NOW, is…
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By Gloria Jiang History of National Make a Difference for Children Month National Make a Difference to Children Month, celebrated every July, is an opportunity to focus on the well-being of children and the importance of their development. The community-based initiative was first launched in 2006 by Kim Ratz. As…
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By Ava Lee-Green Between extracurriculars and supplemental essay writing, not to mention going to school every day to maintain a competitive GPA and attempting to fit in some time for a social life, the college application process has become extremely overwhelming and challenging. And, due to systemic inequalities that plague…
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Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, AMWA: Goes to Washington for Sex Equality in Health & Wellness Meet Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, former president of AMWA (American Medical Women's Association) and 1st Hispanic president of the organization. ERA Coaltion partner, AMWA, advances women in medicine, advocates for equity and ensures excellence in health care.…
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By Gloria Jiang It is essential to highlight a crucial cause that affects millions of people all over the world - Alzheimer’s Disease. June, recognized as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the disease, promoting brain health, and gathering support for individuals living with…
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