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The Equal Rights Amendment: A promise unfulfilled
By Martha Teichner at CBS4 Miami
· June 28, 2026
· 4 min read
"Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." That's all the Equal Rights Amendment says. No mention even of women. Just 24 words. Fighting words written by Alice Paul, a driving force behind the passage, finally, in 1920 o
Key takeaway " That's all the Equal Rights Amendment says.
Why this matters in The Miami
In Miami , a city with a strong presence of Latin American and Caribbean communities, the stalled Equal Rights Amendment has particular resonance. Women in these communities often face intersecting challenges of sexism, racism, and economic inequality. The absence of a constitutional guarantee of equal rights under the law can exacerbate these disparities. For instance, in Miami's predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood, women may encounter barriers to education, employment, and healthcare that are compounded by language and cultural barriers. The ERA's unfulfilled promise of equality under the law means that women in these communities may continue to face unequal pay, limited access to reproductive healthcare, and inadequate protection from domestic violence. As Miami continues to grow and evolve, the need for a constitutional guarantee of equal rights remains a pressing concern for its diverse population.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 4 min
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