Author Archives: Roberta Madden

Asheville, Western NC Women want Equal Rights Amendment on NC Agenda

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Roberta Madden

An organization, Ratify ERA-NC, has formed under the co-directorship of Roberta Madden, Black Mountain, and Nancy Glowacki, Hendersonville, and has begun to build a statewide database, Madden told Asheville Rising members Thursday, May 9. “The Equal Rights Amendment is the … Continue reading →

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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NC CONVENTION BACKS ERA

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Roberta Madden

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina held its annual convention in Charlotte May 31-June 2 and voted to include the Equal Rights Amendment as one of nine important issues on which the League will work. Previously, the state … Continue reading →

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White House Petition

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Roberta Madden

Share this document to groups so they can let their members know about the ERA. Then ask them to sign the White House Petition! www.wh.gov/P6gP Congressional Study on ERA Issues Available More reading for those that would like to get … Continue reading →

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ERA SUPPORTERS WIN ELECTIONS

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Roberta Madden

Our organization sent out a questionnaire to all NC candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and the General Assembly.  Here is the list of those who said they support the ERA and will cosponsor legislation to make it part … Continue reading →

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The more things change, the more they remain the same.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Roberta Madden

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Ratification Process of the Equal Rights Amendment Moves Another Step Towards Approved Resolution

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Roberta Madden

By Bernadette Cahill (originally appearing in the High Country Press, March 14, 2012) Full ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would guarantee equality under the law on account of sex in the U.S. Constitution, will move another step closer … Continue reading →

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The Equal Rights Amendment: Now Is the Time!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Roberta Madden

Read the article by Paul Abrams in the Huffington Post.  

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Teen Writes Article about ERA for School Paper

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Roberta Madden

This article appeared in The Hoofbeat, publication of Owen High School in Black Mountain. Sarah Gilmour is 16.        Though the voting rights of women have been protected by the United States Constitution since 1920, not discriminating on the basis … Continue reading →

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Occupy This: Create a Lasting Legacy by Passing the ERA

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Roberta Madden

Occupy This: Create a Lasting Legacy by Passing the Equal Rights Amendment by Barbara Hannah Grufferman

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Call to Action!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Roberta Madden

Please contact Senator Kay Hagan and Governor Bev Perdue as soon as possible to urge them to support HJR 47. This is a resolution by Congresswoman TammyBaldwin which will eliminate the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment and will make … Continue reading →

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