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Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

League of Women Voters Remembers Jimmy Carter (Press Release)

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter.

President Biden: Why Are Women Waiting for Equality? (Blog)

It’s 2024. 101 years have passed since the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed, and women’s equal rights are still not enshrined in the US Constitution.

More than 140 Diverse Nonprofit Organizations Call on President to Act for Publication of Equal Rights Amendment (Press Release)

Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizations leading in women's, reproductive, LGBTQIA+, civil, and human rights sent a letter to President Biden calling for immediate action to add the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution by instructing the US Archivist to certify and publish it.

League of Women Voters Issues Nation-Wide Call for Urgent Action for Equality (Press Release)

WASHINGTON, DC —  Leading up to Women’s Equality Day, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to the White House and members of Congress urging action for the immediate publication of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the US Constitution. December 2024 marks 101 years since the ERA was first introduced in Congress. 

LWV's Work with Urgent Social Justice Issues (Blog)

To achieve a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights and “urgent issues." 

Urgent issues include social issues that impact people’s ability to participate equitably in our democracy, including sex and gender equality, environmental and gun policies conducive to public health, immigration reform, and the ability to make reproductive choices. 

League of Women Voters hosts Walk for Equality in Olean (News Clips)

This story was originally published by Olean Times Herald.

The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties hope about 50 people who walked for equality in Olean will take the message they heard to the polls this November.

REPORT: Trends from 2023's Legislative Sessions (Blog)

The legislative landscape of 2023 was a whirlwind of activity, with new laws that both empower and challenge democracy on the fronts of voting rights, reproductive rights, and so much more. Our report "Trends from 2023 Legislative Sessions" shows the ever-changing legislative landscape, shedding light on how things are changing across the country at the state level of government. 

Quiz: How Well Do You Remember 2023? (Blog)

From Supreme Court decisions to voting rights legislation, 2023 was a busy year for our democracy. But how closely were you paying attention? 

Legal Trends to Watch in 2023 (Blog)

From January – August 2023, state legislatures nationwide passed various bills into law. While following these developments, the League noticed several important trends around voting rights and election administration.

It's been 100 years. It's time to ratify the ERA (News Clips)

This opinion was originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Vicki Samuelson from the League of Women Voters of Utah wrote about why it's time to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).