PETITION FOR UTAH TO RATIFY ERA

In 1923, the National Women's Party proposed the Equal Rights Amendment to Congress. In the 1960s and 1970s, the feminist movement continued the fight for ratification. They saw the ratification of the ERA as the only way to create true equality for all genders in all aspects of life. In the first section of the ERA it states, "Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." Despite the feminist movement's efforts and ratification by the House and Senate, anti-feminist groups, led by women such as Phyllis Schlafly, ruined the amendment being ratified. Since 1972, 37 states have supported the ratification of the ERA. To add the amendment to the Constitution, three-fourths of the states must support the amendment. Three-fourths of the 50 U.S. states is only 37.5 states, meaning we only need ONE more state! This state could and should be Utah.

72% of people believe we no longer need to ratify the ERA because they believe the Constitution already provides enough protection from gender discrimination. However, this is extremely false, especially in Utah. The gender discrimination in Utah is clear when looking at its own government. The lack of female and LGBTQ+ representation in office leads to nothing but inequality. Additionally, when looking at the connection between church and state in Utah, many issues of women's rights are not fully decided by women. Instead, they are influenced by the church's values and therefore those in office decide legislation based on the church's wants and values. This is very dangerous, it prevents access to abortion, birth control, annual OBGYN checks, inclusive sexual education, and much more. Utah needs to ratify the ERA more than any other state because it would change the entire status quo of the state government, making it less misogynistic and therefore more accepting and equal for all.

By signing this petition you are letting your Utah legislators know that you care about gender equality for Americans! Don't let the ERA die! Women's rights are humans rights and they are not being protected by our current Constitution, only the ratification of the ERA will create a just society!

After signing the petition, contact your Utah legislators. You can find who your legislators are and their contact information on https://le.utah.gov/.

Thank you for your contribution in the fight for protected human rights for all!

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