Planned Parenthood Supporters Fight Back: Pink Out Day, Sept 29
Republicans in Congress have been yammering for weeks about shutting down the US government — again— rather than compromise on a budget. Since the Tea Party took over in 2010, … Continue reading
Arizona Swims against the Tide of Growing Equality…Again
Once again, Arizona is on the brink of taking a giant leap backward. This time it’s picking the wrong side in the fight for LGBT equality. Both chambers of the … Continue reading
Deadline Looms: ERA Ratification Assigned to Judiciary Committee in AZ Legislature
Rep. Victoria Steele’s (D-9) bill to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (HCR2016) was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee late last week. (You’ll remember that mid-week, I reported it was … Continue reading
HCR2016 ERA Ratification Bill Languishes on Speaker Tobin’s Desk
Tucson Rep. Victoria Steele has introduced two bipartisan bills to advance the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Arizona Legislature. One has made it to committee, while the other is … Continue reading
Uphill Battle: Rep. Victoria Steele Introduces Bill to Extend ERA Ratification Deadline
Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. — Equal Rights Amendment There is … Continue reading