After 100 years, the Equal Rights Amendment has still not been added to the Constitution. However, what is arguably even more unsettling is how little people know about the current status of the amendment and constitutional sex equality. Though I spent my summer interning with the ERA Coalition, I only recently learned about the ERA, its goals, and its long history.
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What the ERA means to me: Gloria
Whether I was assisting with writing educational blog posts or designing relevant graphics, every task felt imbued with a sense of significance. This internship has not only honed my professional skills but also deepened my understanding of the critical role that organizations like ERA Coalition play in pushing society toward a more equitable future.
The rising voices: the role of youth in ERA advocacy
Exploring the significant and growing role of American youth in the ERA advocacy, while also giving voice to their inner thoughts and motivations for becoming part of this struggle.
SAG-AFTRA and WGA on strike
Saturday Night Live, Stranger Things, and The Last of Us are just a few of the productions suspended due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. And while the stars of those shows have the resources to wait out the strikes, most people on screen and behind the scenes do not have that luxury.
Announcing the passing of Carol Robles-Román
It is with great sadness that we announce that our past President and CEO and current Vice Chair of the ERA Coalition, the esteemed Carol Robles-Román, passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Carol’s legacy lives on through her community of beloved family and friends, and her legacy of fighting for sex equality and the leadership of women of color.
Equality Talks Podcast: Rep. Cori Bush, Equal Rights Amendment Caucus – Mission Possible
Meet Congresswoman Cori Bush, the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri and a co-leader of the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) Caucus. Congresswoman Cori Bush is an activist, nurse, pastor, and community leader who is redefining what it means to be a member of Congress.
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