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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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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By Chrisi West, ERA Coalition Comms Director About Gender Fair Want to change the world? Want to put your money where your mouth is but you’re not sure how? We talked to the folks at Gender Fair to learn a little more about their app (and browser extension) and decided…
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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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The ERA Coalition stands in solidarity with the Black Women Leaders and Allies group convened by the Black Women's Roundtable and National Council of Negro Women, working to ensure confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. As a Black-woman led group, we know first-hand the importance of representation and lived experience…
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In The Accidental Activist podcast, we hear from cultural icons on the moment they decided to get involved with social movements ranging from gun control to racial equity. For ex-CNN Anchor and acclaimed journalist Isha Sesay, being surrounded by news of activism was the norm. But becoming an activist herself…
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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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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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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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By Aryana Goodarzi This March 8th, International Women's Day, let’s talk about these last few months in women’s rights. On January 27th, the day the ERA officially became law, Biden asked Congress for a resolution officially stating the constitutionality of the ERA. That same Thursday, House Democrats Jackie Speier and…
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