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“Let the record reflect that Shirley Chisholm was an effective legislator in her own right.” “And Shirley Chisholm was a forceful champion for the Equal Rights Amendment – a cause I am honored to lead, in partnership with my colleagues and movement allies – in the House today.” Video (YouTube . . .
02.28.23 With the 38-state threshold for ratification met, Cardin-Murkowski resolution recognizes amendment establishing gender equality as valid WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday on their resolution (S.J.Res. 4) to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and to recognize that 38 states have ratified . […]
Dean Risa Goluboff has been named to the Equal Justice Works board of directors, among other accolades for the University of Virginia School of Law community. EJW “brings together an extensive network of law students, lawyers, nonprofit legal aid organizations and supporters to promote public service and inspire a commitment to equal justice,” according to […]
The “Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes, Women’s Rights” exhibition is on view at the Clinton Presidential Center in Arkansas. Photo: Provided by the Clinton Presidential Center When asked to create a quilt commemorating two key moments in women’s struggle for equal rights, Oakland artist Alice Beasley chose to portray conflict rather than what she calls an […]
The “Women’s Voices, Women’s Votes, Women’s Rights” exhibition is on view at the Clinton Presidential Center in Arkansas. Photo: Provided by the Clinton Presidential Center When asked to create a quilt commemorating two key moments in women’s struggle for equal rights, Oakland artist Alice Beasley chose to portray conflict rather than what she calls an […]
There are several things that make Cindy Parlow Cone, the president of U.S. Soccer, stand out among the sport’s top executives. She’s a former World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist who made 158 international appearances. She was inducted in the
Jennifer Flowers thought her pain and fatigue were a side effect of working out. Perhaps she’d pushed herself too hard or strained a muscle. But the pain persisted, so she scheduled an appointment with her doctor. Her diagnosis—multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer—was unexpected. “I was stunned,” Flowers says. “I’m a health-conscious […]
“Pay disparities for women and people of color remain a persistent issue in our city and country, hampering economic opportunities. The inequities for Black women are particularly striking, with our making 58 cents for every dollar earned by a white man. These disparities are not just unfair, but also harmful to our economy and communities. […]
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! From sports, to TV, to government, this week was chock full […]
For Nneka, one important way to destroy the inequity between the women’s and men’s leagues is for everyone to invest in women’s sports. And it’s okay to start small and then work your way up. The Nigerian-American advocate says the first move can be watching a game, which more people are doing. This past season, […]