About Us

ERA Minnesota's mission is two fold: 
  1. First and foremost -- to get an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) placed on the Minnesota Ballot -- so that the people can vote Yes or No to add and ERA to our state constitution. [more info]
  2. Second - reintroduction of the Equal Rights Amendment in Congress and the "three-state strategy" for ERA ratification for the US Constitution. [more info]

​To that end a group of dedicated women and men decided it was time to get started!   But a few women and men can't do this alone. A coalition has been formed (see our Allies)--an alliance of like minded people and groups working together towards this commnon goal.

We are inviting every Minnesotan, every Minnesota organization, business, nonprofit, labor union, and faith group to join us in support of an ERA in Minnesota and an ERA in our country.  ​
ERA Minnesota Campaign
With a unified, diverse collaboration of members, ERA Minnesota  will mount an effective public relations campaign leading up to the 2018 Minnesota Legislative session, including public awareness, to get an equal rights amendment on the ballot.

We will develop an effective legislative strategy with House and Senate leadership to ensure passage out of both bodies during the 2017 session. A Constitutional amendment does not have to be approved by the Governor, so if a simple majority in both the House and Senate approves, the amendment can be placed on the ballot statewide in the 2018 elections.

Once placed on the ballot, part two of the campaign begins--education. We will need to educate voters statewide about the fact that we do not have an equal rights amendment in regards to gender, and that it is necessary.

Assumed equity is not enough.