FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Washington, DC — On January 14, the vibrant DC music scene will come alive at Songbyrd as local bands join forces with Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) advocates to rally support for the 28th Amendment. In partnership with This Could Go Boom, this unique event will blend…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Last Sunday, December 29, we learned of the passing of President Jimmy Carter. We honor President Carter’s unwavering support for the Equal Rights Amendment. His steadfast dedication to gender equality and his tireless efforts to advance the ERA will forever be a part of his enduring…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org We are deeply disappointed by today’s statement from the Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and Deputy Archivist William J. Bosanko. The Archivist’s position offers nothing new and has no bearing on the Equal Rights Amendment’s status as validly ratified. The ERA belongs to…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Washington, D.C. — Tomorrow, December 10, at 11:00 AM ET, Congresswoman Cori Bush will hold a press conference joined by The Feminist Front, the Young Feminist Party, and the ERA Coalition at the House Triangle. Together, they will issue an urgent call to President Joe Biden…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Washington, DC - Today, we are launching The Legacy We Deserve: ERA Now, an urgent campaign to call on President Joe Biden to take final action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and secure gender equality in the U.S. Constitution. With the ERA ratified by the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Washington DC - Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States represents an undeniable threat to human rights, with women’s rights and equality standing squarely in the crosshairs. His administration has a track record of eroding protections, restricting freedoms, and dismantling critical gains that…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Washington DC - We are profoundly disturbed by the offensive remarks made at Donald Trump’s recent rally that perpetuate stereotypes that demean entire communities including Latinos, especially Puerto Ricans, Black people and women. While Donald Trump's campaign may try to distance itself from these statements, there…
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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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: vochoa@eracoalition.org Renowned Women’s Advocate and Founder of Women Connect4Good, Inc., Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, Strengthens ERA Coalition's Mission to Achieve Gender Equality Washington DC Sept 17, 2024 – The ERA Coalition is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nancy D. O'Reilly, PsyD, to its Board of Directors.…
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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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