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ALT Infographic asks "How old will Zendaya be when we close the gender wage gap?" A timeline shows her at 29 in 2026 and 74 in the projected gap-closing year of 2071. It notes women earn 81 cents for every dollar men make. A caption reads: "Zendaya never ages, but how old will you be in 2071?"
ALT Dear President Biden, As we approach the conclusion of your historic administration, we urge you to take immediate action to recognize the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We commend the work of the Biden-Harris administration to advance gender equality. We must continue our efforts to fully affirm and recognize the equality of rights for all people, regardless of sex, as part of our Constitution, a vital effort that has never been more urgent. This action is essential as we prepare to transition to an administration that has been openly hostile to reproductive freedom, access to health care, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Solidifying your legacy on equal rights with a final action on the ERA would be a defining moment for the historic Biden-Harris administration and your presidency.
ALT According to 1 U.S.C. § 106b, when the National Archives and Records Administration receives official notice that a proposed amendment to the Constitution has been approved by enough states, the Archivist must certify that amendment, list the states that approved the amendment, and publish the amendment as an official part of the U.S. Constitution. To date, the Archivist has not certified or published the ERA as part of the Constitution. The Archivist certified the ratifications of Nevada in 2017 and Illinois in 2018. Under 1 U.S.C. § 106b, the Archivist was mandated to certify and publish the ERA after receiving notification from the state of Virginia in 2020 that it had become the 38th state to ratify the ERA. 1 We urge you to issue a proclamation recognizing the ERA as the 28th Amendment and direct the Archivist to certify and publish it.
ALT By directing the Archivist to publish the ERA, you will leave an indelible mark on the history of this nation, demonstrating once again that your legacy is one of expanding rights, protecting freedoms, and securing a more inclusive future for all Americans. We urge you to take this final, transformative step toward ensuring the full promise of equality for every person in the United States. Signed: Rep Cori Bush and Rep Ayanna Pressley
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ALT Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of Voters Support President Biden Adopting the ERA to the Constitution. Description: The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The ERA would guarantee equal legal rights for all citizens regardless of their sex. Congress approved the ERA and 38 states have ratified it, meaning it has met all of the qualifications to be added to the U.S. Constitution as the 28th amendment. Some say President Biden should instruct the National Archivist to publish the ERA and adopt it as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. Do you support or oppose President Biden adopting the ERA as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution? All likely voters — Support: 61%, Oppose: 28% Democrat — Support: 87%, Oppose: 6% Independent / Third party — Support: 65%, Oppose: 21% Republican — Support: 35%, Oppose: 53% Female — Support: 62%, Oppose: 24% Male — Support: 61%, Oppose: 33%
