We Are Woman, ERA Action and Progressive Democrats of America are grassroots organizations vigorously working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment and to Get Out the Vote in 2014. These groups are sponsoring a Day of Congressional Action on Friday September 12, and the rally on Saturday September 13, 2014. The intent of this rally on the west […]
Harrowing stories of women who were victims of domestic abuse and stayed in those violent relationships are flooding social media today in the wake of Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension from the NFL after the release of a new video showing him beating his then-fiance unconscious. As ABC News reports, Beverly Gooden, a former victim of […]
ABC News reports “Harrowing stories of women who were victims of domestic abuse and stayed in those violent relationships are flooding social media today.” Beverly Gooden, a former victim of domestic violence, sparked a conversation online about why it’s difficult for women to leave and other abuse victims are sharing their stories using the hashtag, […]
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United Sates or by any state on account of sex.” This simple, gender inclusive text – the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) – would make gender discrimination a federal offense and it would make equal pay, federal law. It is not in […]
How Police Became Soldiers With the Pentagons 1033 Programs, “Protect and Serve” Became “Search and Destroy” You can fight back. SIGN ONE OF THE PETITIONS: Daily Kos Campaign: Stop militarizing our police CARE2 Petitions: Stop the Militarization of Police in America Immediately ForceChange.com: Stop the Militarization of U.S. Police Quick facts on Police Militarization: • […]