ERA in the News: March 28 - April 3, 2020

Hello friend.

How are you doing? Are you okay?

The world is changing at a breakneck pace, and we are worried for women. Maybe you are too.

We are worried for the millions of women in the health care profession who are at risk while working to save lives in hospitals and clinics around the world.

We are worried for the financial stability of women and girls as the global economy falters , and how the future of countless women and girls will be significantly effected as they always are in times of economic upheaval.

We are worried for the women who are teachers , as schools across the nation are closed (or closing), some for the remainder of the school year, and educators are asked to perform miracles and conduct class via video conference. We are worried for the mothers who suddenly are homeschooling their children , trying to keep their children's education on a path to success.

We are worried for the women in the service and retail industries who cannot work from home, but report to work and place themselves at risk to ensure people have the supplies they need.

We are worried about the women and girls that are at greater risk for domestic violence in their homes during the shelter-in-place orders.

As women around the world work hard for their families and communities, inside and outside of the home, we continue to send our best to each of you as we adapt to a new "normal." We are cheering you on. We are sending our support. We remain committed to our advocacy for women and girls.

Be well, friend. We care about you.


GENERATION RATIFY

Have you heard of Generation Ratify? This dynamic group is mobilizing youth across the nation to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment.

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Generation Ratify is hosting the Digital ERA Action Bootcamp, an 8-week program that will guide youth activists through mentorship, webinars, and actions to grow as organizers as they learn how to effectively digitally organize, build community online, and advocate for the ERA. During the 8 week program, participants will be taken through a total of eight 1-hour virtual training sessions that will educate about the ERA and teach participants on how to advocate for it, even during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Learn more about Generation Raitfy by visiting their website: www.generationratify.org.

Click HERE to learn more about the bootcamp, and follow them on InstagramFacebook, or Twitter.


UPDATES ON S.J. RES 6 IN THE SENATE

Members of Congress and their staffs are working remotely in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. This has effected the ability of both houses to hold their in-person voting processes. In the past, Congress has been slow to adopt a remote voting process.

Click HERE to read a recent POLITICO article on what Congress is doing to adapt, and what (or who) the roadblocks are to Congress voting remotely.

To view the bills Congress is working on, please visit: www.congress.gov

As elected official across the nation are working to respond to the current public health crisis, we will continue to monitor the number co-sponsors on the Senate bill to remove the original time limit on the Equal Rights Amendment.

Co-Sponsors = 48 (same last week)

View the full resolution HERE .


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NATIONAL NEWS

March 27   How Suffragists Raced to Secure Women's Right to Vote Ahead of the 1920 ElectionHistory

March 27  Your best book recommendations for a weekend of social-distancingFortune

March 27 Niecy Nash on 'Uncorked, Mrs. America' and Quibi's 'Reno 911!' RebootVariety

March 28  Records Related to the Equal Rights AmendmentNational Archives

March 29 What's new on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO in April 2020, iMore

March 31   Everything new to streaming next monthChronicle

March 31  Rep. Maloney Statement on Equal Pay Day, Maloney Media Center

April 2  'Mrs. America': TV ReviewHollywood Reporter

April 2  Amendments Give Us a "Living Constitution," Election Central

April 2  11 Places That Have Become Landmarks for Women's HistoryReader's Digest

April 3  Mrs. America Marches Boldly to the Front of the Quarantine QueueBloomberg


STATE NEWS

ALABAMA

April 2  Whitemire: Alabama is stuck on autopilot, Al.com

CALIFORNIA

March 30  15 shows in April that you'll really want to seeEast Bay TImes

COLORADO

April 2  15 TV series to watch this spring, Colorado Springs Gazette

FLORIDA

March 27  The Jewish case for a President Joe Biden, Heritage Florida Jewish News

MINNESOTA 

April 2 C oming up: Gloria Steinem on activism, patriarchy and political powerMinnesota Public Radio News

NORTH CAROLINA

April 2 Celebrating Women's History MonthMorgantown News Herald

April 2  Column: What I'm reading and what I recommend, The Daily Tar Heel

OKLAHOMA

April 3  New movies and shows coming to Netflix, Prime Video and Hulu in AprilTulsa World

RHODE ISLAND

March 30  Fun at Home: A guide to streaming your way through the coronavirusThe Providence Journal

TENNESSEE

March 26  YOUR VOICE: Should seniors sacrifice themselves? You first, politiciansMaryville Daily Times

VIRGINIA

March 30  As Virginia House Speaker, Eileen Filler-Corn broke ranks with her predecessorsWashington Post

April 1  Richard Meagher: Democrats should learn from Virginian successes, Virginian-Pilot

April 2  A woman vice president is only as progressive as her politicsThe Blue & Gray Press

WASHINGTON

April 2  New on Hulu in April 2020: 'Parasite,' 'Mrs. America,' 'Abominable,' 'Future Man,' Seattle


OPPOSITION

March 27  Insight into the ERAThe New American

March 27  Book review: Historian gives expansive view of Church of Christ history, Oklahoman

March 29  Report of Equal Rights Amendment death is greatly exaggerated, The Boston Globe

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