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ERA Coalition Statement Applauding Launch of Historic Equal Rights Amendment Congressional Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Following the news that Congresswomen Cori Bush (MO-01) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) have formally launched a historic, first-of-its-kind Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment, ERA Coalition President and CEO Zakiya Thomas released the following statement: “We applaud Congresswomen Bush and…

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STATE LEGISLATORS ON THE FRONT LINES IN FIGHT FOR EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT AND EQUAL PROTECTIONS ON THE BASIS OF SEX

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 22, 2023Contact: Chrisi West, cwest@eracoalition.org  State lawmakers are introducing more than a dozen bills across the U.S. protecting sex equality Washington, DC –– A dozen state houses are currently considering Equal Rights Amendment-related resolutions on what is the 51st anniversary of Congress’ passage of the ERA. California…

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Ford Goes into Overdrive: A Breakdown of Their Latest Commercial

Have You Seen The Commercial? If you haven't seen the latest Ford commercial, watch it here with us! First, you watch the commercial and you think..."a car, just for MEN?!" We were perplexed as well. Until you learn that they are being insanely creative (hat tip to Ford) at addressing…

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Empowering Women, Empowering the World: Celebrating International Women's Day

International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th each year, is a global event that recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide. This year's International Women's Day theme is…

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ERA Coalition statement on the decision in the case of Illinois v Ferriero

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, February 28, 2023Contact: chrisiw@eracoalition.org On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the ERA Coalition released the following statement from our Legal Task Force chair and board member Linda Coberly, in response to the decision on Illinois v Ferriero: We’re disappointed in the court’s ruling. But we note that the…

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Hearing: The Equal Rights Amendment; How Congress Can Recognize Ratification and Enshrine Equality in Our Constitution

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois opened today’s hearing, explaining that we are here today to hold a hearing on a resolution that would finally affirm the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment as an amendment to the United States Constitution.  “Equality of rights under the law shall not be…

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ERA COALITION APPLAUDS SCHEDULED HEARING ON EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT IN SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, announced a committee hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) scheduled for February 28, 2023. The hearing, an important milestone in the legislative process, comes as the equality movement…

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Black History Month: A Spotlight on the Grammy Awards

By Ava Lee-Green Award season has begun! On February 5, 2023, Trevor Noah hosted the 65th annual Grammy Awards. February is also Black History Month – a time to celebrate Black figures and events in the Black community and learn about their significant contributions to society. With Beyoncé, Viola Davis,…

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ERA Coalition Statement Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2023Contact: cwest@eracoalition.org Washington, DC –– Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address, ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Zakiya Thomas released the following statement: “As President Biden prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, we urge him to…

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6 ways you can fight for equality in 2023

By Ava Lee-Green It’s hard to believe that 2022 is already over and it’s already February 2023. With the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and the overturning of Roe v. Wade, 2022 definitely had its ups and downs. We must now look…

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