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For Equal Rights for All!
For Equal Rights for All!
Did you know there is not an Amendment to either the Minnesota or the U.S. Constitution that states specifically that women and men have equal protection under the law?
If you didn't, you're not alone -- 76% of the population thinks we already have an Equal Rights Amendment and 94% of the country believes we should!
If you didn't, you're not alone -- 76% of the population thinks we already have an Equal Rights Amendment and 94% of the country believes we should!
The proposed language for the MN ERA and the Federal ERA
"Equality under the law shall not be abridged or denied on account of gender."
Language of the proposed Minnesota State ERA. Bills now in the MN House (HF13) and MN Senate (SF200)
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex."
Language of the proposed Federal ERA. Bills now in the MN House (HF71) and MN Senate (SF208)
Language of the proposed Minnesota State ERA. Bills now in the MN House (HF13) and MN Senate (SF200)
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex."
Language of the proposed Federal ERA. Bills now in the MN House (HF71) and MN Senate (SF208)
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To learn more about ERA, you are invited to attend League of Women Voters St. Louis Park's November Program.
When: November 21, 2019, 7-8:30 p.m. Where: St. Louis Park City Hall, Large Conference Room |
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For additional information about what's happening on the state and federal level and how you might get involved, access ERA MN using the button below:
LWV St. Louis Park
Established St. Louis Park League - 1954
Trusted, Nonpartisan, Grassroots Minnesota Leadership Since 1920.
League of Women Voters Minnesota
When you join the LWVSLP, you automatically become a member of the League of Women Voters Minnesota. This state site is a great resource for information on issues, positions, and voter information.
League of Women Voters United States
When you joint the LWVSLP, you automatically become a member of the League of Women Voters United States. The US site has a lot of information on different issues, positions, Action Alerts and other lobbying efforts.
