Decades of piecemeal legislation have not brought women equal justice under the law. Only the Equal Rights Amendment can do that. Good News! Illinois, ratified the Equal Rights Amendment!
Now what, you ask?
If you are in Illinois, urge our Illinois congressional delegation to sponsor the resolution that will remove the deadline, H.J.Res 79 . Here is an printable contact list. All you have to do is say "I am a constituent. Please vote for HJRes79 to lift the deadline on the Equal Rights Amendment."
After Virginia, all eyes are on Utah, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, and others. They need your help [hint: $$$$].
Meanwhile, the Illinois Attorney General filed a lawsuit to ensure the Equal Rights Amendment is affirmed by the courts.
While you are here, check out our Resources Page and ERA Syllabus. Onward!
Now what, you ask?
If you are in Illinois, urge our Illinois congressional delegation to sponsor the resolution that will remove the deadline, H.J.Res 79 . Here is an printable contact list. All you have to do is say "I am a constituent. Please vote for HJRes79 to lift the deadline on the Equal Rights Amendment."
After Virginia, all eyes are on Utah, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Georgia, and others. They need your help [hint: $$$$].
Meanwhile, the Illinois Attorney General filed a lawsuit to ensure the Equal Rights Amendment is affirmed by the courts.
While you are here, check out our Resources Page and ERA Syllabus. Onward!