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“Certainly the Constitution does not require discrimination on the basis of sex. The only issue is whether it prohibits it. It doesn’t. Nobody ever thought that that’s what it meant. Nobody ever voted for that.” ~ Former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Wage Gap in NC
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Truthout Article on New ERA Efforts in NC, Elsewhere
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/40272-trump-s-sexism-provokes-new-effort-to-pass-the-era
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Congressional legislation to eliminate ERA deadline–an analysis
S.J.Res. 5: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. GovTrack’s Summary 134 nations contain constitutional provisions guaranteeing gender equality under the law. 80 percent of Americans incorrectly believe the U.S. Constitution already does. It does not. … Continue reading
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Why I March…
Please join our friends The Progressive Women of Hendersonville in the presentation of “Why We March” in image and word show that will be held May 3rd-19th at the Hendersonville Main Library. The reception is May 3rd. Feel free to print and … Continue reading
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A timely alert, courtesy of AAUW of NC
Please take 2 minutes to respond to this alert, which urges legislators to move the ERA out of committee and onto the floor for a vote. Copy this onto your browser, then just provide your address and click on the … Continue reading
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Fact Sheet about the 3-State Strategy
WHY THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT REMAINS LEGALLY VIABLE AND PROPERLY BEFORE THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION Roberta W. Francis ERA Education Consultant, Alice Paul Institute April 2017 Section 1: Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged … Continue reading
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