Dear John,
On Monday, the Minnesota House will vote on the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment." After that, a concurrence vote in the Senate would be all that is required for this dangerous proposal to be placed on the ballot. It is urgent that you make your voice heard NOW in opposition to this amendment.
This alert will help you send a message to your Minnesota Representative and Minnesota Senator respectfully sharing your concerns.
WATCH - Our Rally Against the ERA
By banning discrimination on the basis of "gender identity or expression," this bill would allow males to enter female-only accommodations such as sports teams and changing facilities. And that's not all: by banning discrimination on the basis of "pregnancy," progressives are attempting to add protections that would create a right to unfettered access to abortion on demand into the Minnesota Constitution.
"The state shall not discriminate against any person in intent or effect on account of one or more of the following...sex, including but not limited to: making and effectuating decisions about all matters relating to one's own pregnancy or decision whether to become or remain pregnant; gender identity or gender expression; or sexual orientation.
- Proposed ERA Language
You may have noticed something that is NOT in the proposed amendment: religion. If the Legislature wants to protect rights, it should include religious freedom, to make it clear that the Minnesota Constitution gives religious individuals and organizations the same protections as other categories, and protects the ability of those organizations to operate and live consistent with their religious beliefs.
Please take a few moments to let your Minnesota legislators know where you stand and ask them to OPPOSE the ERA.
