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ERA Coalition Statement in Response to Archivist Refusing to Uphold Duty to Publish Equal Rights Amendment To Constitution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2022Contact: cwest@era.orangestatic.net Washington, DC –– In a recent interview, U.S. Archivist David S. Ferriero claimed that “the time limit has expired” for the Equal Rights Amendment to be enshrined in the Constitution. In response, ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality (FFWE) President and CEO…

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The current U.S. Archivist is retiring - what does that mean for the ERA?

By Aryana Goodarzi Today is David Ferriero's last day as the United States Archivist, a non-political position. He leaves office without publishing the Equal Rights Amendment. According to Article V of the Constitution, to amend (the ERA to) the Constitution, the amendment must get through both houses of Congress (done…

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ICYMI: town hall on gender-based gun violence

The ERA Coalition/Fund for Women’s Equality continued it’s town hall series in April with a discussion on gender-based gun violence, hosted with support from the Harnisch Foundation. ERA Coalition/FFWE president and CEO Carol Jenkins was joined in conversation by Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action; Alexis Rangel, Policy Counsel…

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ERA Coalition Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation

Washington, DC –– Following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality President and CEO Carol Jenkins released the following statement: “Black women have contributed significantly to American democracy, and yet we have never been represented in an…

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California advocates are making progress!

By Aryana Goodarzi and AJ Conroy Exciting progress in California! In the span of one week, the California legislature saw two new resolutions regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (28th Amendment). First, the CA Senate Judiciary Committee approved SJR12, sponsored by Senator Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley). This resolution directs California's congressional…

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More Than 50 Years After Passage, ERA Coalition and Partners Urge Majority Leader Schumer To Bring Resolution Removing Equal Rights Amendment Time Limit To Vote

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2022Contact: cwest@era.orangestatic.net Carol Jenkins: “The fate of the ERA now lies in the hands of the Senate.” Washington, DC –– Yesterday, to mark the last day of Women’s History Month, the ERA Coalition wrote to Majority Leader Schumer urging him to, without delay, schedule a floor…

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Marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of the ERA from Congress

On the 50th anniversary of Congress passing the Equal Rights Amendment, the ERA Coalition held a virtual event to honor those who have dedicated their lives to fighting for equality for all. “The Time is Now” honored Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), ERA Coalition / Fund for…

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Fund For Women’s Equality Honors Equal Rights Amendment Champions At Pre-Oscars Cocktail Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2022Contact: Seth Nelson for Fund for Women’s Equalityseth@frontwoodstrategies.com “No Time Limits On Equality” honored Rep. Jackie Speier, NV St. Sen. Pat Spearman, VA St. Sen. Candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy, and Carol Jenkins Los Angeles, CA –– Last night, the Fund for Women’s Equality hosted a cocktail party…

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Looking back on the history of the ERA

By Aryana Goodarzi Two years ago this last January, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. However, as Ellie Smeal said, had Congress given us the ERA in 1968, women wouldn’t have the power we have now. In 1923, the ERA was first brought to Congress…

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Welcoming March 2022’s Newest Members in Collaboration with the ERA Coalition

By Jenny Horn The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, represents millions of people and nearly 250 allied organizations whose common mission is to see the Equal Rights Amendment ratified and implemented within the United States Constitution. As we continue our fight towards the constitutional protections of…

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ERA Coalition Statement in Response to Archivist Refusing to Uphold Duty to Publish Equal Rights Amendment To Constitution

The current U.S. Archivist is retiring - what does that mean for the ERA?

ICYMI: town hall on gender-based gun violence

ERA Coalition Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation

California advocates are making progress!

More Than 50 Years After Passage, ERA Coalition and Partners Urge Majority Leader Schumer To Bring Resolution Removing Equal Rights Amendment Time Limit To Vote

Marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of the ERA from Congress

Fund For Women’s Equality Honors Equal Rights Amendment Champions At Pre-Oscars Cocktail Party

Looking back on the history of the ERA

Welcoming March 2022’s Newest Members in Collaboration with the ERA Coalition