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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

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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.

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Engaging Students in Elections

There are three important parts to being an informed citizen — paying attention and learning, exercising your right to vote, and holding your government accountable and making sure that democracy is working for all.

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League Talks Film Fest on WBEZ Reset

LWV Chicago president Jane Ruby and distinguished attorney Jill Wine-Banks hopped on WBEZ Chicago’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simmons on to discuss our DEMOCRACY AT RISK film festival.

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Jane Ruby on Unapologetically Podcast

LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby recently appeared on the season finale of the Unapologetically podcast. Listen to the inspiring conversation covering everything from navigating political fatigue and the power of local elections to how you can engage friends and family in the democratic process.

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Chicagoans Deserve a People-Powered Democracy

We can have a government that represents all of us and supports what our communities need, not what big-money donors and special interests want. LWV Chicago has endorsed Fair Elections Chicago’s campaign for public campaign financing.

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