News — Equal Rights Amendment

The Equal Rights Amendment is part of our Constitution but both parties are working to derail its application and are effectively destabilizing the country.  Anti-equality men and women, instead of kicking Democracy in the gut, need to do everything in their power to stabilize its foundations and make sure that the Government honors and respects all American citizens especially its Women and girls.

1776 – Abigail Adams wrote to her husband “Remember the Ladies”

1848 – “Declaration of Sentiments” written at first Women’s Rights Convention

1868 - Women denied vote and equality in Reconstruction Amendments (13, 14, 15)

1920- Women get vote but not Constitutional Equality

1923 – Equal Rights Amendment first introduced into Congress

1940 – Republican party includes ERA in platform

1944 – Democratic party includes ERA in platform

1972 – ERA  passes with overwhelming support of Congress and moves to states for ratification of TEXT of ERA with added superfluous baggage and ...

Our Democracy is under fire. The Washington Post took some pot shots. Why are men so frightened of women as equal citizens? Why isn't the question how can we help make a Democracy for all?  Here is my response

President Biden can stem the tide of roll back of our reproductive rights by making sure the law is followed and that an updated Constitution is published containing the Equal Rights Amendment -  " Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."

ERA Publication in Constitution - Model letter for Senators to send to Federal Archivist requesting publication.