ERA in the News: JANUARY 9, 2026 - JANUARY 23, 2026

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Jan. 5 Driving the Vote for Women’s Equality: From Suffrage to the ERA “More than 100 years ago, two women undertook an epic road trip in support of women’s suffrage. In 2026, feminists are determined to follow in their tracks—until women achieve full constitutional equality.” Ms. Magazine

Jan. 22 Should Revered Words Be Retained or Rewritten? Play Reveals How U.S. Constitution Affects Women, Minorities “The script reminds the audience that all the Founding Fathers were property owing white men. A significant segment delves into how Schreck’s female relatives and ancestors were mistreated, with a reminder that the Equal Rights Amendment still has not passed. Abortion and contraception, considered by supportive U.S. Supreme Court justices as privacy issues, feature in the play, as well as sexual assault, domestic abuse and immigration." Discover Our Coast

Jan. 8 Alice Paul: A Driving Force Behind 20th Century Feminism “Although she never saw the ERA pass, her legacy of fighting for equality lives on through those advocating for the ERA’s recognition as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution." NOW