- United States
- Ore.
- Letter
Gender equality is a fundamental human right that should be enshrined in our Constitution. The Equal Rights Amendment has met all the requirements for ratification, but remains in limbo, leaving crucial protections at risk. With the prospect of rollbacks on equal rights looming, President Biden has a pivotal opportunity to cement his legacy as a champion for equality by doing everything in his power to publish the ERA before leaving office. The ERA would finally provide a strong, Constitutional guardrail against discrimination on the basis of sex. Without it, hard-won rights like access to reproductive healthcare, protection from gender-based violence, and equal pay for equal work remain vulnerable. These are not just women's issues - they impact all of us. Equality is not simply a noble ideal, but a practical necessity for a just and prosperous society. The path forward is clear: President Biden must prioritize publishing the ERA immediately. By acting now, he can secure a profound and lasting legacy as the president who finally enshrined true equality into the enduring bedrock of American democracy. This is a watershed moment that will reverberate for generations. We call on President Biden to heed the voice of the people and make the Equal Rights Amendment part of his presidential legacy before it's too late.
