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Tag: ERA Coalition
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.
Fund For Women’s Equality Honors Equal Rights Amendment Champions At Pre-Oscars Cocktail Party
“No Time Limits On Equality” honored Rep. Jackie Speier, NV St. Sen. Pat Spearman, VA St. Sen. Candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy, and Carol Jenkins
Looking back on the history of the ERA
In 1923, the ERA was first brought to Congress by National Woman’s political party. Versions of the amendment were brought to the floor every session of Congress between 1923 and 1970. The official ERA reads, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
Welcoming March 2022’s Newest Members in Collaboration with the ERA Coalition
As we continue our fight towards the constitutional protections of those on the account of sex, many new companies, businesses, individuals, and organizations have followed suit and joined forces to become members alongside the ERA Coalition. Meet a few of the newest partners!
ERA Coalition / FFWE Applauds Congressional Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
We applaud Congress for passing a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act to strengthen protections for women from domestic violence and sexual assault after it lapsed in 2019. As we’ve unfortunately seen too often in recent years, landmark legislative victories like the VAWA to protect women can be weakened, rolled back, or even repealed depending on the whims of who is in power.
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