ERA in the News: JULY 13 - 26, 2024

NATIONAL

Jul. 13 https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/3080861/eight-states-with-abortion-on-the-ballot-this-november/ "Here are eight states with abortion on the ballot this November." Washington Examiner

Jul. 16 Defending Women's Rights: The Urgent Need for Equal Rights Amendments "Only constitutional entrenchment of gender equality will establish irrefutable protections for us all." Fair Observer

Jul. 17 Gen Z's Fight to Secure the ERA in the Constitution - Ms. Magazine "Gen Z has seen unprecedented growth in gender expression and women’s empowerment as well as a staggering reduction in our constitutional rights. We are in a unique position to support gender equality, demanding that it becomes a constitutional right." Ms. Magazine

Jul. 25 It’s Beyond Time To Publish The 28th Amendment | American Federation of Teachers "The AFT will call upon the Archivist of the United States to print the amendment and see that the Equal Rights Amendment is published." American Federation of Teachers

STATE NEWS

MONTANA

Jul. 11 Backers of ballot initiative to preserve right to abortions in Montana sue over signature rules - WTOP News The Associated Press

ILLINOIS

Jul. 15 ISBA Supports ABA Resolution to Recognize ERA as 28th Amendment of U.S. Constitution | Illinois State Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association

NEW YORK

Jul. 16 Proponents and detractors spend big on New York Equal Rights Amendment - City & State New York City and State New York

Jul. 18 NY Equal Rights Amendment would guarantee abortion rights. Will the ballot language make that clear? - Gothamist Gothamist

Jul. 18 Should NY's equal rights guarantees include age, gender expression, and pregnancy outcomes? Daily KOS

Jul. 19 NYS AFL-CIO Women: The path to equality is built on equity NYSUT Communications

Jul. 21 Op-Ed | Board of Elections must simplify Equal Rights Amendment ballot language | amNewYork AMNY

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