National LGBTQ Task Force Welcomes ERA Ratification
thetaskforce.orgFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2025 Contact: Cathy Renna, Communications Director, crenna@thetaskforce.org, 917-757-6123 National LGBTQ Task Force Welcomes ERA Ratification THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO KIERRA JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE: “Today marks a monumental victory for justice and equity and is progress in the fight for federal non-discrimination protections.
President Biden’s decision comes after organizations across diverse communities and movements advocated for the recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Our collective efforts underscore the widespread belief that an Equal Rights Amendment must encompass protections for all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Congress approved the ERA fifty-two years ago, and thirty-eight states ratified it as the 28th amendment. We have an opportunity to continue building constitutional infrastructure aimed at erasing gender-based disparities and reinforcing societal values that support opportunities for the most marginalized.
