The text of the Equal Rights Amendment states "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." That's all we're asking for. #ERAnow
The #ERA was passed by Congress 49 YEARS ago, and ratified by the required 38 states. There's no excuse for denying #genderequality in the Constitution.
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The House vote made it official: #NoTimeLimitOnEquality. Now it's up to the Senate to ensure equal rights for all, which 97% of Americans support.

To petition your Senator, share your #myERAstory, or find campaign resources, visit ERAyes2021.org.

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