Celebrating Resistance
Old friends and new allies gathered for an evening of food, fun, and spirited conversation at last week's 2024 BAM Holiday Party! It was a time to re-group, recharge, and renew our commitment to resisting efforts by the incoming administration to run roughshod over our democracy and the democratic principles foundational to this country. The election results were a gut punch, but we are not giving up. We are ready to resist! A highlight of the event --- in addition to the potato latkes and Seed Bark Pucks --- was this year's irreverent, fractured carols: I'm Dreaming of a Sane Leader, Donald the Fake-Tanned Felon, Cab'net Packed with Fools & Folly, and Bros Rule the World! Click on the song and sing along. Thanks to everyone who contributed to making it a terrific holiday gathering!
Join the Push for the ERA
First approved by Congress in 1972 under President Richard Nixon, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) gained ratification from 35 states early on. Decades later, in January
2020, Virginia became the pivotal 38th state to reach the three-fourths threshold for ratification. Now, momentum is building to encourage President Biden to tell the national archivist to publish the ERA before he leaves office. The amendment has received renewed attention with efforts to curtail abortion access. Proponents argue that the ERA's focus on gender equality would provide a strong foundation for protecting reproductive rights, and provide grounds to interpret restrictions on abortion as a form of sex discrimination. It could also provide protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. Court challenges are inevitable, but advocates believe publication of the ERA is critical heading into a second Trump administration. Here are some ways you can support the effort this week:
People Power United is hosting a virtual "All We Want for Christmas is the ERA" Card Writing and Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. Grab your favorite holiday beverage, a holiday card with envelope, a festive pen, and from the comfort of your own home join a like-minded Zoom group in writing to President Biden, urging him to publish the ERA. Register here for the Zoom link.
Sign this People Power United petition to tell President Biden to certify the ERA.
Use this portal created by the Feminist Front to send a letter to President Biden encouraging him to publish the ERA Now!
Last Chance! Help BAM Chart Our Course for 2025
We need your ideas on how BAM can effectively leverage our group's energy and momentum and contribute to the pro-democracy movement in 2025 and beyond. What issues matter most to you? How can we best support our members and partner organizations? What do you expect from us and how can you contribute to our future success? Let us know what you think --- take 5 minutes and complete this short online survey! We'll share the results and use them to plan our next steps in 2025.
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