To: Lou Lang, Deputy Majority Leader, Illinois House of Representatives
Support the ERA!!!
Thank you, Representative Lou Lang, for supporting the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Illinois House of Representatives. We agree that all Americans should have equal rights, and with Illinois' support, only one more state is needed to make equality the law of the land!
Why is this important?
Most Americans (96%!) believe in equal rights; 80% think we already have them. We Don't! Women and the LGBTQ community are not protected by the Constitution, which is where all our rights and laws originate. Passage of the ERA would correct that.
The amendment fell three-states short of passage in the 70's, but in March of 2017, the state of Nevada ratified, reducing that number to two. Now the state of Illinois is on the brink of ratification.
The ERA passed the Illinois Senate in April, and will likely come up for a vote in the House this Wednesday, May 16. Please sign this petition to thank Representative Lang, and to give him your support. With Illinois on board, only one more state is needed for the ERA to become the law of the land.
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex."
For more information, please go https://equalmeansequal.org/blog/illinois-house-poised-vote-era-need-help-today/