Please join us in an urgent action: sign our petition to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to hold a floor vote on HJ Res 79, the bill to remove the time limit on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA is on the brink of becoming…
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It was an amazing year for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and we have so much to look forward to in 2020. The time for the ERA is now, and with your support we are certain it will get done.Virginia is poised to vote to ratify the ERA in January, becoming the 38th and final state required…
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Breaking News: Maloney Wins Oversight Chair Our sincerest congratulations to long-time ERA champion Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) for winning the powerful position of Chair of the Oversight Committee in the House of Representatives. She takes over from the late Elijah Cummings, who died last month. She becomes the first woman…
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House Judiciary Committee Votes 21-11 to Remove the Time Limit Set in the Preamble of the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (November 15, 2019) Washington, D.C. -- The ERA Coalition applauds the decisive vote in the House Judiciary Committee on November 13 to remove the time limit set in the…
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The "Ayes" have it! The House Judiciary Committee voted 21-11 to remove the time limit contained in the preamble of the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). It was thrilling to sit in the House Judiciary Committee Hearing Room today for Chairman Nadler's impassioned opening--and to hear so many strong and moving remarks on…
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We have more good news! The House Judiciary will mark up the removal of the deadline bill next Wednesday, November 13th at 10 A.M. This is tremendous news. Here is the Coalition's release, along with a great New York Times story including our COO/DC Director Bettina Hager. She has worked…
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"We are finally within reach of true equality for girls and women in the United States, thanks to the voters of Virginia and supporters across the country." - Statement for CNN Politics from Jessica Neuwirth and Carol Jenkins, Co-Presidents of The ERA Coalition We are celebrating a sweet victory today: pro-ERA legislators have…
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This is it, Virginia. Election Day 2019--when equality for girls and women across this country can be secured. Here's an OpEd I wrote for CNN.com. It's in your hands today. In Solidarity, Carol JenkinsCo-President and CEOERA Coalition Please consider making a donation today to help us continue our work towards equality for all. Support
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Tomorrow is the day Virginians go to the polls. What happens there will determine the future of girls and women across the country. There's still time to do your part. Our lead organization VARatifyERA.org reports that you have already had a huge impact by contacting 175,000 Virginians! Help Virginia Cross the Finish Line: Phone…
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We are just 5 days away from what is looking to be a historic vote in Virginia--when a wave of pro-ERA legislators could be elected, leading to a yes vote in early 2020 for Virginia to become the required 38th state to ratify the ERA. There is still time to take part…
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