The arguments against the ERA have been
weak and demonstrate a resistance toward progress as well as the intent
to legislate inequality. America is one of the few industrialized
nations that has not yet recognized its women as equals. It is now time
to do the right thing and move our country forward.
"Every Constitution written since the end of World War II includes a
provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Ours does
not."
~ Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Did you know that most people believe that the Equal Rights Amendment passed? Historically the bill was passed by Congress and signed by the President; however Constitutional amendments must be ratified by a super majority of states (38 currently). The ERA was only ratified by 35 states. The following states have yet to ratify the ERA: