In which I propose something rather audacious and hare-brained. #EqualRightsAmendment #ERANow #UncapTheHouse #UncapTheSenate #ProgressiveFederalism #CivicSedevacantism #GovernmentInExile #uspol
Today in Labor History March 22, 1972: U.S. Congress sent the Equal Rights Amendment to the states for ratification. It failed. And to this day, women earn 84% of what men do. One of the exceptions is public education, where teachers’ unions have fought and won the right to collectively bargain salaries based on years of experience, not gender. The first ERA was introduced to Congress in 1923. The 1972 had wide bipartisan support, including by presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter, and seemed destined to pass. However, Phyllis Schlafly mobilized conservative women against the amendment, arguing that it would disadvantage housewives, make them eligible for the draft and cause divorcees to lose custody of their children. This killed the ERA in the 1970s. From 2017-2020, several states have ratified the ERA. However, it is uncertain whether these ratifications are legal, since they occurred after the deadlines. Schlafly went on to become a major player in the anti-abortion and anti-feminist and anti-LGBTQ rights movements.
Oh no. #RIP to a hero. 
Joy-Ann Reid :
So sad to hear that Cecile Richards has passed at just 67 years old. She was a fighter and a stalwart for the rights of women, just like her mom. Thankfully she lived to see a president affirm the #equalrightsamendment as the 28th Amendment.
So, now we have Schrödinger's Equal Right Amendment.
It is both approved and not approved, until the box is opened, presumably by SCOTUS after somebody files suit.
How do you think THAT will turn out?
One last ditch effort: I texted President Biden this message:
"Hello,
You need to replace the current obstructionist archivist with an Acting National Archivist who will certify the ERA's adoption. Right now!"
His texting number: (302) 404-0880
Immediately before leaving office, Joe Biden has declared that the Equal Rights Amendment is the 28th amendment to the United States Constitution: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/17/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-equal-rights-amendment/
#joebiden #biden #law #constitution #constitutionoftheunitedstates #us #usa #unitedstates #unitedstatesofamerica #era
#equalrightsamendment #feminism #sexism #whitehouse
Wow! Today, Biden formally recognized the Equal Rights Amendment ( #ERA ) as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. #constitution The 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.”
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-era-solidifies-womens-rights-in-the-constitution-as-the-28th-amendment/
#Biden #EqualRightsAmendment
I'm drinking wine to celebrate tonight!
Biden signed the ERA into law!
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/17/nx-s1-5264378/biden-era-national-archivist-constitution
Of course the Toilet Demon & his oncoming administration won't acknowledge it, but. It's the symbolism, if nothing else. It took 102 years. The ERA is good for women & LGBTQIA + people.
Kirsten Gillibrand tells Katy Tur the #ERA was not published as it should've been when it cleared the final hurdle in 2020 when #Virginia passed it b/c Trump was POTUS & 2 natl archivists refused to do so, but it's today been published by Biden, notifying states it's the law of the land & they should review all their statutes to ensure compliance.
For real?
Joe: just order the archivist to #PublishTheERA already!
I'll believe the #EqualRightsAmendment has truly been ratified when #abortion rights are restored.
Name me one medical procedure for men that the government controls.
Exactly.
Democrats Abroad has been part of the effort since we unanimously passed an #ERA resolution in 2018.
We agree with American Bar Association that there is no statute of limitations on ratifications, and call upon the US Archivist to do her job and publish the #28thAmendment of the #USConstitution, codifying equal rights for women and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Thank you President Biden for bringing this 102 year journey to a close.
That “equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex” could possibly be a point of contention in 2025 is mind boggling.
Via #RawStory @ 11:42am ET on Jan 17, 2025
President #JoeBiden announced on Friday that the #EqualRightsAmendment (#ERA) has officially been affirmed.
In a statement, Biden said #Virginia's 2020 vote means that enough states have ratified the law. This move will likely begin the legal debate over whether it is official and can be considered law. #Congress had set a timeline for ratification, and Virginia's ratification was after that deadline.
Text of the ERA:
Section 1: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.
Section 2: The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article.
Section 3: This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.
omfg he did it!*
*Not really? what a letdown.
#EqualRightsAmendment #USPol https://www.threads.net/@potus/post/DE7mSj9vjoD
Disheartened that Pres. Biden will not order the Archivist to publish the Equal Rights Amendment, which was ratified.
It is clear that women have historically been treated unequally under the law. I've advocated for righting this wrong for decades.
The entire Amendment's wording:
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
Why should this be hard?
https://wcl.american.libguides.com/voting/history/timeline
Progress seems to be some sort of dance.
Two steps forward, one step back.
Once, there were signs in places that read, "Whites only!" or "Blacks & Mexicans Not Allowed"
Now, we have signs that read, "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone, for any reason."
There is no accountability for discrimination now. An establishment can systematically deny service to any demographic they choose, without being charged with discrimination. To put together a case for discrimination, would require a large data set, that would include the name of the establishment, and the demographics of the person denied service. Then, you would have to prove that there was a strong enough statistical correlation to make the case for discrimination. Then there would be drawn out legal battles, and the courts favor the rich. A class action lawsuit against an establishment that discriminates illegally, would be very hard to put together.
We may be running on a treadmill, with the lure of money (the carrots) dangled to tempt us, the fear of poverty (the stick) threatening us, and token illusions of progress to keep us motivated.
Maybe we need to change tactics, and step off the treadmill.
When no temptation and no fear can dissuade us from seeking equal rights and justice, that will be progress.
From @katiephang on 
3 minutes ago:
My thanks to #Virginia state Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan (D-Richmond) for her tireless efforts to make the E.R.A. our 28th Amendment.
And a very happy birthday to her! 
https://www.msnbc.com/katie-phang/watch/after-over-100-years-since-the-birth-of-the-e-r-a-legislators-call-on-biden-to-ratify-it-228073542002
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Me:
#ERA #EqualRightsAmendment #WomensRights #Shero #Sheroes
