4era.org Website Review

the u.s. congress pas*ed the equal rights amendment in 1972, but it set a seven year time limit for ratification. during this time 38. states needed to ratify the amendment. congress later added a three year extension, but by june 30, 1982 the amendment was three states. short of full ratification. then in 1992, congress added the madison amendment to the constitution. the madison amendment was pas*ed by. congress in 1789. the ratification of this 27th amendment, 203 years after it was pas*ed by congress, set a precedent which, when applied. opinion, full ratification can be achieved once three more states ratify the era. please sign our petition to ratify the era. to educate the american public regarding the need for an amendment guaranteeing equality of rights to men and women.. to dispel the myths surrounding the equal rights amendment.. to keep our campaign single-issue, non-partisan and distinct from other issues which might detract from our mission or discredit our. to promote the era as a positive progression of a true democracy and as an enhancement to american society.. to conduct our campaign in a way which encourages coalition and the support of the majority of americans.. we're looking for the 88% of americans who believe that equality of men and women should be stated in our constitution.