Publish ratified Equal Rights Amendment immediately

The 28th Amendment, known as the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), was ratified by the required three-fourths of states in 2020 when Virginia became the 38th state to approve it. This landmark achievement would enshrine gender equality into the U.S. Constitution, closing a long-standing gap that leaves millions of women and girls vulnerable to discrimination. However, the previous administration blocked its publication in the Federal Register, an essential final step for certification. Now, with a presidency committed to championing women's rights, there is a pivotal opportunity to uphold the will of the American people by ensuring the ERA takes its rightful place in our nation's founding document. Failing to do so perpetuates a legacy of oppression rooted in the outdated notion that women were property under the legal doctrine of coverture. Upholding principles of equality is not just a moral imperative, but a pragmatic one. Suppressing the potential of half the population impedes societal progress and innovation. The ratified ERA must be published immediately to provide a constitutionally-guaranteed shield against gender-based discrimination by the government for all Americans, especially women and the LGBTQ+ community. This is a chance to cement a legacy of equity and demonstrate that our democratic ideals extend beyond mere words. Expedient action to finalize the 28th Amendment will signal that this administration prioritizes closing the nation's profound constitutional equality gap. The American people have spoken; it is time to enshrine their voices into the fabric of our democracy.