Congress holds hearing on Equal Rights Amendment revival
“No more excuses. No more excuses,” Rep. Jackie Spear, D-Calif.
Category: Legislation
House Judiciary to Hold First ERA Hearing in 36 Years
For the first time in nearly four decades, the House Judiciary Committee will hold an official hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This exciting development exemplifies the growing momentum behind finally ratifying the ERA in the Constitution. The hearing will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m in room 2141 of the Read more …
Trump Tells UN to Accept Use of Rape as War Weapon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been reported that the U.S. is threatening to veto a United Nations (UN) resolution combatting the use of rape as a weapon of war because it calls for rape victims to have access to family planning and women’s health clinics. This is only the most recent—and sickest—example of the Trump Administration’s Read more …
Protect Women, Not the N.R.A.
The N.R.A. wants to leave open the “boyfriend loophole,” which allows intimate partners who are convicted of domestic violence, stalking or abuse to keep their firearms.
Revolutionary women are changing Washington, but old habits die hard
The record numbers of women in Congress and the incredible diversity they represent is bringing new energy and purpose to Washington.
