Editorial photo #9820980 Politics
Rally and civil disobedience for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
People sit in the street during a civil disobedience action for formal inclusion of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the U.S. Constitution. They are blocking two major arteries for commuters as the afternoon rush begins. The event takes place in conjunction with the launch of the Congressional Caucus for the ERA. The amendment gives women the same rights as men under U.S. law, with implications for almost every aspect of life, including equal pay and bodily autonomy. All requirements for the amendment's inclusion in the Constitution have been met. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)