Lawmakers Urge President Biden to Finalize Equal Rights Amendment Before Transition

By Stacy M. Brown | The Washington Informer | Word In BlackThis& post& was originally published on& The Washington InformerAs President Joe Biden’s tenure ends, a coalition of more than 100 House Democrats, including Rep. Jennifer McClellan of Virginia (shown here), has urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Advocates for the ERA, note it will advance gender equality and defend constitutional rights, particularly as the country prepares for a new government that is openly hostile to reproductive freedom and LGBTQIA+ rights. (Courtesy photo)(WIB) – As President Joe Biden’s tenure ends, a coalition of more than 100 House Democrats has urged the administration to ratify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th amendment to the United States Constitution.The lawmakers claim that Biden’s actions will advance gender equality and defend constitutional rights, particularly as the country prepares for a new government that is openly hostile to reproductive freedom and LGBTQIA+ rights.& In a letter led by Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), the lawmakers urged Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to certify the ERA. “Solidifying your legacy on equal rights with a final action...