In the United States, women are still not guaranteed equal rights. We have seen the devastating consequences of this reality.
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which will update the US Constitution to protect the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex, can be added to the Constitution with one action. With just months left in office, we are urging President Biden to act to ensure that the ERA is published.
The ERA has met all requirements for ratification.
ACTION:
Contact the White House and ask President Biden to take action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by instructing the US Archivist to certify the 28th Amendment.
1. Call or text the White House Comment Line:
- Call (202)-456-1111 (Comment line is open Tuesday - Thursday only)
- Text text (302) 404-0880
2. Send an E-mail: https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/share
3. Sign the LWV letter: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/president-must-immediately-publish-equal-rights-amendment
The ERA will protect against the rollback of rights, provide a vital tool for the judicial branch to decide sex discrimination cases, and pave the way for further legislative progress toward sex and gender equality.
For more information and additional ways to support this important effort, see the ERA coalition website, or go to League of Women Voters ERA page (national website).
