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Statement on President Biden’s Affirmation of the ERA
For the first time in American history, the promise of true equality under the law is here. This decision carries the potential to shape a future where no one is denied their full rights or dignity based on their gender.
Why the ERA Matters Now More than Ever
The ERA is a moral imperative. By securing its place in the Constitution, we invest in a future where all children can grow up knowing their worth is determined, not by their gender, but by their character, talents and contributions to society
LWV Chicago Joins ERA Protest at National Archives
We proudly stood alongside leaders from Vote Equality and Equal Means Equal in a protest at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. to call on President Biden to take decisive action to publish the ERA.
Rallying for the ERA in DC
We took a trip to Washington DC for the 101st anniversary of the ERA being introduced into Congress, rallying in support of adding the ERA to the US Constitution.
Biden Must Act on Equal Rights Amendment
The women of the United States have been waiting for more than a century to see the Equal Rights Amendment made part of the Constitution. They have waited long enough.
Take Action: Fight for Women's Equality
In the United States, women are still not guaranteed equal rights. With just months left in office, we are urging President Biden to act to ensure that the Equal Rights Amendment is published.