In the wake of the banning of books to silence voices in the LGBTQIA+ antiracists movement, it’s important to remember that it undermines intellectual freedom, stifles creativity, and restricts access to knowledge.
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The ERA Coalition brings the fight for constitutional equality to the UN
Bettina Hager, Chief of Policy and Programs for the ERA Coalition, along with our partners at Equality Now, made 3 urgent appeals, addressing the importance of constitutional sex equality as well as other critical issues that demand the world’s attention.
Empowering survivors and victims of domestic violence through the Equal Rights Amendment
Domestic violence remains a pressing issue worldwide, affecting countless individuals and families. Studies consistently reveal that women and girls are disproportionately affected by domestic violence, experiencing physical, emotional, and economic abuse at higher rates than men.
The Myth of Columbus as a hero and the significance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
For centuries, Christopher Columbus was portrayed as a heroic explorer who “discovered” The Americas. However, this narrative ignores the fact that Indigenous peoples had inhabited the continent for thousands of years before Columbus’s arrival. Columbus’s voyages marked the beginning of a long history of colonization, exploitation, and violence against Indigenous populations, and death. How can we move past that now?
Latina Equal Pay Day: ERA Now
Latina Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the ongoing wage disparities faced by Latinas in the United States. Falling on October 5 this year, Latina Equal Pay Day symbolizes the extended period that Latinas must work to catch up to their white, non-Hispanic male counterparts in terms of earnings the previous year. On average, … Continue reading Latina Equal Pay Day: ERA Now
Equality Talks Podcast: Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, AMWA goes to Washington for sex equality in health & wellness
Meet Dr. Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, former president of AMWA (American Medical Women’s Association) and 1st Hispanic president of the organization. ERA Coaltion partner, AMWA, advances women in medicine, advocates for equity and ensures excellence in health care.
Rohr talks about her work on the Capitol to co-create sex equality in healthcare and for reproductive justice. She shares her personal story as a first generation physician, the inequities that still exist in the medical field and how the publication of the Equal Rights Amendment could ratify health and wellness for all Americans.
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