The Equal Rights Amendment, which if you don't know was first introduced by Alice Paul (another badass woman you should know about; see Iron-Jawed Angels) in 1923. It has been introduced in every session of Congress since then. We only need 3 more states to ratify it.
Here is a bit of news from the ERA website:
The ERA in Congress
The Equal Rights Amendment was reintroduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2009, as H.J.Res. 61. Lead sponsors are Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-IL). The Senate companion bill will be reintroduced shortly.
Looks like we've got some work to do, ladies! Don't let this opportunity slip by. Let's write our people in Congress and let them know how important it is to us! Show your support. Maybe with the administration we have, it may finally pass. I really believe it has a chance this time around.
By the way, Texas is one of the states who has ratified the ERA. Go us!
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