1. United States
2. Letter

The long-overdue Equal Rights Amendment would finally enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, providing a clear legal basis to combat sex discrimination. After decades of being just short of ratification, recent state approvals have brought us within reach once again. It is imperative that we seize this historic opportunity and eliminate the outdated ratification deadline so the amendment can take effect. Guaranteeing constitutional equality will strengthen protections for women across all areas of life - wages, employment, education, insurance, and more. Women deserve the permanence and enforceability of having their rights safeguarded at the highest level. Without the ERA, hard-fought gains remain vulnerable to rollbacks. This amendment is crucial for ensuring true, lasting equality under the law.