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 episode 22 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Cristina Escobar, co-founder of LatinaMedia.Co and member of ERA Coalition Forward's Communications, Public Education and Civic Engagement Working Group. Escobar introduces the third rail of the Hollywood ecosystem, the critic, the reviewer. She challenges us to…
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In episode 21 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Dr. Nicole Haggard, director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University and co-founder of CIME. Dr. Haggard takes an intersectional approach to advancing culture and brings data to life through…
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In episode 20 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Dr. Nancy O'Reilly, founder of Women Connect4Good and ultimate champion for women and the ERA. She has made it her life's mission to support organizations who lift up and advance wonen and girls and activate their…
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In episode 19 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to YWCA USA CEO, Margaret Mitchell. As a partner who is focused on gender equality and eliminating racism, Mitchell says the ERA is the path forward for us and an invitatin to everything better. Knowing it's the…
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In episode 18 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to activist, community organizer, and radio host Ary Mondragon-Mimms, co-founder of Dia de los Muertos, D.C. Mondragon has helped bring thousands of people to the National Mall in D.C. to honor and celebrate our ancestors and inspire…
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In episode 17 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to legendary civil rights activist, Dolores Huerta, president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. At 93 years old, Huerta is almost as old as the 100 year movement to publish the Equal Rights Amendment and she is determined…
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In episode 16 of the Equality Talks podcast, host Elisa Parker introduces us to Suzanne Lerner, president and co-founder of Michael Stars and the Michael Stars Foundation, and active board member of the ERA Coalition. Lerner has been fighting for sex equality for over 50 years and while the Equal…
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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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