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Constitution Day “Lunch & Learn”

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Constitution Day “Lunch & Learn”

September 17 | Noon–1:15 p.m. | Virtual

Featuring keynote speaker Jessica Neuwirth, author of Equal Means Equal

Jessica NeuwirthA decade ago, Jessica Neuwirth’s groundbreaking book, Equal Means Equal, played an important role in the formation of the ERA-NC Alliance. Through her legal work and advocacy, Neuwirth made a powerful case for why the Equal Rights Amendment remains essential to achieving full constitutional equality. In case after case, her book documented the profound need for the ERA.

We were thrilled to welcome Jessica as the keynote speaker for our free Constitution Day “Lunch & Learn” virtual conference on September 17, 2026.

In case you missed it, we recorded the webinar and it is available on our YouTube channel. [Read more…] about Constitution Day “Lunch & Learn”

Host an “Equal Means Equal” Houseparty!

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Host a showing in your home at any time at your own convenience!

Here’s how:

  1. Purchase and download a home copy of the film at https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/equal-means-equal/id1145018277
    Available in SD and HD versions. The film is also available at Amazon.com.
    Also, encourage your local public library to purchase a copy of the DVD and get it in general circulation!
  2. Learn about the film themes at http://equalmeansequal.com/:
    1. The Gender Pay Gaptcffleaves
    2. Pregnancy Discrimination and Maternity Rights
    3. Domestic Violence
    4. Rape and Sexual Assault
    5. Female Poverty
    6. Child Sex Trafficking
    7. Healthcare and Reproductive Rights
    8. Juvenile Justice, Prison and Rates of Female Incarceration
    9. International Women’s Rights
    10. The Law
  3. Please be sure to contact us when you host a party! Send us an email about your event to membership@era-nc.org. We would like to THANK YOU on our website!
  4. Let your local media know you’re participating in raising awareness of the need for the Equal Rights Amendment!

About the Movie

EQUAL MEANS EQUAL is an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. By following both real life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez discovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace matters to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, the healthcare system and the legal system. Along the way, she reveals the inadequacy of present laws in place that claim to protect women, ultimately presenting a compelling and persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment.  – equalmeansequal.com

Additional resources:equalmeansequal-graphic

Watch the trailer at http://equalmeansequal.com/trailer/

To arrange a public viewing/screening at your local theater Contact – Jeffrey Winter, THE FILM COLLABORATIVE festivals@thefilmcollaborative.org   (323) 207-8321

Per the filmmaker:
Maximum of 25 viewers at house parties. No fundraising ticket sales, but donations may be accepted for refreshment costs or to contribute to organizations like ERA-NC to further efforts to pass the ERA.