Vote Equality!
The Equal Rights Amendment IS our 28th Amendment!
“How does gender equality impact businesses?”
- Gender inequality costs women in the United States $1,600,000,000,000 (trillion) per year. (source, Fast Business)
- Gender diversity/inclusion is more than just a moral imperative, it is good business:
- Gender diverse teams tend to outperform those that are less gender diverse.(source, Deloitte Insights)
- Gender diverse teams are more creative, better able to recognize previously unappreciated opportunities, and more likely to anticipate problems. (source, Forbes)
- Businesses with executive teams in the top quartile of gender diversity were 27% more likely to achieve above-average profitability compared with companies in the bottom quartile for gender diversity. (source, McKinsey & Co.)
- 66% of high-net-worth investors say it is important to hire and promote business that promote diversity in the workplace (source, Morgan Stanley)
- American women make up half of the U.S. population and drive 70-80% of all consumer purchasing decisions. (source, Forbes)
- An examination of stock performances shows that when women have a strong presnece on a corporation’s board the stock prices of that company was higher than those with an all-male board. (source, AAUW)
- 108 American companies filed an amicus brief in Virginia v Ferriero that included the statement that the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights) will “…improve American competitiveness and help accelerate the post-COVID-19 economic recovery.” (source, Amicus Brief filed by Paul Weiss, Virginia v Ferriero)
Proudly joining the overwhelming majority of Americans that support the ERA, amici recognize that eliminating systemic barriers that impede women’s economic and social advancement will result in a more just, vibrant, and productive America.
Amicus Brief filed on behalf of 108 American corporations by Paul Weiss, Virginia v Ferriero
ADDITIONAL FAQs
What Changes
“What will the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights) really do?”
About Us
“Who is VoteEqualityUS and what’s your plan?”
Abortion
“Doesn’t this open the door for abortion rights?”
Bathrooms
“Will we all have to use the same bathrooms?”
Bipartisan
“Do most Americans support Equal Rights in our Constitution?”
Black Lives Matter
“What’s your position on Black Lives Matter?”
Business Case
“How does gender equality impact businesses?”
Contracts
“Won’t women contractors lose enhanced status for contract bids?”
Convention
“Can’t we just do this during the constitutional convention?”
Deadline
“Didn't the ratification deadline already pass?”
Discrimination
“What government gender discrimination is happening now?”
Draft
“Does constitutional equality mean women will be drafted?”
Equal Pay
“Will this help women get paid more equally?”
Family Law
“How will the Equal Rights Amendment impact family law?”
Fear of Unknown
“How can we do this when we don't know what will happen?”
Gender Violence
“How can constitutional gender equality help with gender violence?”
Ginsburg
“Didn’t RBG say something about starting over?”
History
“What is the history of the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights)?”
Illinois v Ferriero
“Isn’t there a court case about the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights)?”
Insurance
“What about insurance? Someone said my rates will go up.”
International
“How do we compare to other countries?”
Intersectionality
“Is the 28th Amendment (Equal Rights) for all of us?”
Military
“How will the Equal Rights Amendment impact our military?”
Pregnancy
“Will this help with pregnancy discrimination?”
Rescissions
“Didn’t a few states rescind their ratifications?”
Social Security
“Will my widow lose her social security benefits when I die?”
Sports
“Will my daughter lose her girls only soccer team?”
Tax Exempt Status
“Will my church lose its tax exempt status?”
Title VII and Title IX
“How is this different from Title VII and Title IX?”
Topless
“Will women now be walking around topless?”
Transgender
“Will this provide protections for transgender individuals?”
