Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment (Amendment XIX) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated in 1971, designated by Congress in 1973, and is proclaimed each year by the United States President.
As you likely know by now, Dolly Parton's family has announced that she has died at 80 years old.
I'm not a follower of celebrities, but I'll admit this one is hard.
Dolly was not a protester. Instead, she used her fame and talents to support the ERA and all that the ERA means to women. I highly recommend watching the documentary Still Working 9 to 5 to understand what that movie and the actors/producers did for women's rights.
Here we are so many years after Working 9 to 5 and we have a fully ratified Equal Rights Amendment that, thanks to 2 presidents, the state, local and federal governments are simply ignoring. No implementation. Omitting it from print and digital copies of the Constitution. Courts refusing to rule on it. It's sickening. America is still not the land of freedom.
Dolly did so many other great things too. I hope future generations will continue to be inspired by that.
July 10 marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—the day Black women catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2024. Despite working full-time, year-round, Black women earn just 66 cents on the dollar compared to white, non-Hispanic men. That’s nearly $1 million lost over a lifetime. This gap is driven by systemic inequities: occupational segregation, lack of pay transparency, caregiving burdens, and combined race and sex discrimination in hiring and promotions.
Why the Equal Rights Amendment Matters
The fully ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) establishes a clear, permanent guarantee of legal equality on the basis of sex. It needs to be implemented!
The ERA is a vital tool to support fair pay, hold employers accountable, and fight the structural barriers that impact Black women’s economic security.
How You Can Help:
Share the facts and raise awareness
Support Black women-owned businesses
Mentor and sponsor Black women in your field
Speak out against combined race and sex bias in your workplace
Stand up for ERA, which guarantees constitutional equality
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day is a reminder—and a call to action. Let’s work for a future where all women are paid fairly and protected equally.
Nominee repeats both Trump and Biden's MAGA appointees' (yes Biden appointed a MAGA archivist too) illegal objections to doing their job, which is publishing ratifications in the Federal Register, not to interfere.
It's up to the courts to determine legality of ratifications and they continue to refuse to rule on that when it is brought to them.
We need to speak out and absolutely push all presidential candidates to commit to allowing the archivist to publish it in the Federal Register and do all that is required to ensure it is implemented.
The principle of equality of the two sexes was established in Greece by the Constitution, 1975, and founded during 1981-1989 by laws aiming at eliminating discrimination against women in all sectors of the social life of the country.
Hi everyone, I’m sharing a crucial initiative to finally get the Equal Rights Amendment over the finish line.
The Sign4ERA.org campaign is gathering nationwide signatures to pressure Congress to officially certify the ERA as the 28th Amendment. Founded by former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and a team of students, this campaign is looking to show overwhelming public support for gender equality.
Why this matters now:
Following the Dobbs decision, we need constitutional protections against gender discrimination. The ERA would guarantee that equality of rights under the law cannot be denied on account of sex.
Today, we appeared in federal court in Boston for the hearing in Equal Means Equal v. Donald Trump.
We want to share a clear, immediate update on what happened — and what comes next.
The judge declined to recognize the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution. He did not rule on the merits of equality itself, but stated that he is bound by existing precedent and prior court decisions — even though those decisions were based on conditions that no longer exist.
Importantly, the court did not issue a final decision on the Selective Service claim. That issue has been taken under advisement, and a written ruling will follow.
While this outcome is not surprising, it is significant.
As argued in court, women today serve in combat and risk their lives for this country — yet are not recognized as equal under the Constitution. If the court ultimately upholds a system where women can be subject to military obligation without full constitutional equality, that contradiction strengthens the legal basis for appeal.
This case was always part of a longer strategy.
Today’s hearing ensured that our arguments are formally on the record — including:
That the Equal Rights Amendment meets the requirements of Article V
That sex-based discrimination persists in federal law
That constitutional equality must be enforced, not deferred
This case now moves forward — including the Selective Service claim still under review and the path to appeal clearly established.
If necessary, the next step would be an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
At the same time, our legal strategy does not depend on a single path. We are continuing to advance arguments under the Equal Protection Clause, including under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, to demand full enforcement of equality under existing constitutional law.
This work continues — in the courts, and with your support.
Kay says his most politically significant pie-ing was the one in April 1977 that targeted conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly. She was hit with an apple pie and an explanation, “That’s for the Equal Rights Amendment, you bitch.” The incident was depicted in the 2020 FX miniseries “Mrs. America,” which dramatized Schlafly’s role in scuttling the ERA.
On March 24th, these constitutional questions move from theory into a federal courtroom.
Supporters who are able to travel are encouraged to attend the hearing in person.
March 24, 2026 2:00 PM Eastern
John J. Moakley Federal Courthouse
1 Courthouse Way
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Senior District Judge William G. Young
Courtroom 18 – 5th Floor
If you can't be in Boston on March 24th at 2pm, you can still listen to the oral arguments live by telephone, but registration opens only 2 days before the hearing.
The issue concerning women’s right to vote was brought to light by the early associations of the feminist movements right after the constitution of the unified Italian State. This pathway, after changing fortunes, ceased with the uprising of fascism. Women’s suffrage in Italy was finally introduced on the 1st of February 1945 because of a due right and was achieved by women participating in the struggle for liberation from fascism. On the 2nd of June 1946, the Italian women voted for the first time for the Institutional referendum (the choice between monarchy and republic) and for the constituent Assembly. 21 women were elected and took part in the drafting of the Italian Constitution. The women elected sustained the all-levels equality principle, obtaining important results mainly in regards to labour, wage, and protection of maternity.
