Tag: ERA Coalition

Asian American and Pacific Islander women fighting for equality in the U.S.

From advocating for immigrant rights to combating anti-Asian hate crimes, AAPI women continue to make their voices heard and drive positive change in the United States. We are highlighting a few of the AAPI women who are fighting today for a more equal nation in honor of AAPI Heritage Month!

Welcoming May 2023’s Newest Partners in the ERA Coalition

The ERA Coalition, an organization led by women of color, represents millions of people and more than 200 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 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. As a show of our gratitude and continued support, we would like to take a moment to spotlight our newest members this May.

The struggle for moms in the United States

Being a mom can be an incredibly rewarding life experience, but it can also be one of the most challenging and stressful experiences a woman can have. I was already aware of the lack of support for mothers in the U.S. Now that I am a mom, I realize that the challenges are bigger and more pressing than I anticipated. 

What do Meryl Streep, Tarana Burke, and a tire company have in common?

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would guarantee equal rights for all Americans regardless of their gender. Despite being first introduced in 1923, the ERA has yet to be published in the Constitution. This has had a profound impact on countless individuals, including the following four activists –

Tracking student-athletes menstrual cycles & the right to privacy

Earlier this year, news regarding menstrual cycles and athletics went viral when the Florida High School Athletic Association published a form to its prospective female athletes, complete with controversial questions regarding female students’ menstrual health.