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Democrats Are Trying To Sneak A Feminist Amendment Into The Constitution, 36 Years Later

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Kathy Valente

Proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) want to create a constitutional Frankenstein by breathing life into its corpse some 36 years after its ratification was defeated, in large part thanks to Phyllis Schlafly and her Eagle Forum.

Posted in Federal | Tagged American Association of University Women, Barbara Jordan, Ben Cardin, Don Edwards, Eleanor Smeal, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Gender Equality, Idaho vs. Freeman, Jackie Speier, Jimmy Carter, Marjorie Bell, National Organization of Women, Peter Rodino, Presidential Disability Amendment, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Constitution | Comments Off

Illinois House Ratifies the ERA

Posted on May 30, 2018 by David E Smith

On Wednesday evening, the Illinois House of Representatives voted 72 to 45 to ratify SJRCA 4, a completely unnecessary proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to eradicate sex as a legitimate characteristic on which to base reasonable distinctions. Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and ten House Republicans voted for the ERA, while five Democrats voted against this resolution.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Allen Skillicorn, Ann Williams, Carol Ammons, Christian Mitchell, Christine Winger, Dan Brady, David Harris, Emmanuel Welch, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Jeanne Ives, Juliana Stratton, Kelly Cassidy, Laura Fine, Lou Lang, Mary Flowers, Pete Breen, Rita Mayfield, Stephanie Kifowit, Steve Andersson, Sue Scherer, Terry Bryant, Tom Morrison | Comments Off

The ERA Harms Our Unborn Children

Posted on March 26, 2018 by David E Smith

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA – Bill #SJRCA 4) is a poorly worded proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would restrict all laws and practices that make any distinctions based on gender or sex. While we believe in equal opportunity for men and women, we also recognize that there are situations where we must make distinctions based on our biological differences such as providing privacy through separate bathrooms and locker rooms. If the ERA becomes fully ratified, men and women could not be treated differently, even if the different treatment is due to physical differences.

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Medusa’s Pink Hat & the ERA

Posted on October 17, 2017 by David E Smith

Like Medusa, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has reared its chthonic head again, and this time it’s wearing a silly pink hat over all those snakes.

Here’s what the ERA actually says:

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Since the ERA says precisely nothing about women, why do feminists continue to claim that it’s all about women’s rights? In fact, the harm the ERA will cause will redound primarily to women.

What the ERA will do is prohibit the public recognition of …

Posted in Sanctity of Life, Sexuality | Tagged Doe v. Maher, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, National Right to Life Committee, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, SJRCA 4 | Comments Off

ERA in the Lame Duck Veto Session?

Posted on December 2, 2014 by David E Smith

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), SJRCA 75, has reared its ugly head once again in Illinois and your state representative needs to hear from you right away.

The Illinois General Assembly voted down the ERA thirteen times in the 70’s and 80’s. Since then, the sponsor files the bill and works the legislature to gather additional support. The support is too close for comfort.

Take ACTION: Please CLICK HERE to contact your state representative to ask him/her to vote AGAINST the ERA, SJRCA 75. It’s essential for us to let our state representatives know that this amendment harms women…

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture, Sexuality | Tagged ERA, Lou Lang, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sex Bias in the U.S. Code | Comments Off

Nine Reasons to Reject Equal Rights Amendment

Posted on May 26, 2014 by David E Smith

On May 22, 2014, the Illinois Senate voted 39 to 11 to pass SJRCA 75, the dangerous Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), in an effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to say: “Equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.”

This legislation is now in the Illinois House for consideration and debate. State Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) is the chief sponsor. Although the session has adjourned, SJRCA 75 could move in the November veto session, after the November election. It’s critical that while state reps are

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Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Lou, Lou Lang, Michael Madigan, Patrick Quinn, politics, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, War on women | Comments Off

ERA is Back — AGAIN!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by David E Smith

The ERA claims to be a simple amendment that gives equal rights to women. In reality, the ERA will actually harm women, their families, and our society. The major problem with the ERA is its wording. It simply states "Equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex." In essence, women are not being guaranteed equal rights; rather gender is being removed as a legal characteristic on which to base distinctions.

Posted in Marriage/Family/Culture | Tagged David Koehler, Elise Bouc, Equal Rights Amendment, ERA, Heather Steans, Iris Martinez, Mattie Hunter, Pat McGuire | Comments Off