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Show Notes:
In this episode, The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney, former U.S. Congresswoman, shares her remarkable journey, highlighting her groundbreaking roles and relentless pursuit of gender equality through legislative measures, including her ongoing fight for the Equal Rights Amendment. She reminds everyone that without the ERA, women have no rights under the Constitution. The discussion emphasizes the urgency of political empowerment and representation, drawing on historical contributions of women to inspire action and awareness. As Congresswoman Maloney champions the cause of equal rights and mobilizes support for the ERA, she encourages listeners to recognize the critical importance of active civic engagement to create a world where we all have equal opportunities to live successful lives. The time to act is now. Notify your representative of your support for the ERA by signing at https://www.sign4era.org/ .
About The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney:
The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney served for over three decades as a member of New York’s Congressional Delegation in the United States House of Representatives (1993-2023). During that time, she rose to become a nationally recognized leader in many fields including financial services, economics, and women’s rights. Congresswoman Maloney was the first woman to Chair the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Reform and previously was the first woman to chair the Joint Economic Committee. She authored and passed more than 81 measures, either as stand-alone bills or as measures incorporated into larger legislation packages, 14 of which were signed into law at formal Presidential Signing Ceremonies that are generally reserved for the most significant bills. Her many achievements include landmark legislation such as the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, the Postal Service Reform Act, and the Credit CARD Act.
After Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in 2020, Congresswoman Maloney and Jackie Speier introduced a resolution to recognize that the ERA had met all legal requirements to be considered the 28th amendment to the Constitution. In March 2022, Congresswoman Maloney sent U.S. Archivist David Ferriero a letter urging him to fulfill his statutory duty and publish the ERA. She continues this critical work in her roles with the ERA Coalition, and President of the New York State Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW).
Congresswoman Maloney is helping to tutor the next generation of leaders in women’s rights as the Eleanor Roosevelt Distinguished Chair in Residence at the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College. She focuses heavily on the practical elements of legislative governance, Protecting women’s rights, and the advancement of the Equal Rights Amendment into the United States Constitution.
Episode Timestamp:
00:00 – 02:30: Introduction to the episode and guest, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.
02:31 – 4:29: Carolyn Maloney shares her journey into politics and early challenges as first woman and only woman in the room.
4:30- 5:30: Discussion on Maloney’s leadership roles, including chairing the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, into her failure to get ERA ratified, which is her work now.
5:31 -12:00: The significance of the Equal Rights Amendment and Maloney’s advocacy efforts into protection of women’s rights through the ERA.
12:01- 14:30: How the ERA protects women in cases of violence against them and equal pay, including her work with President Biden on the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act.
14:31 – 16:00: Discussion of ignorance of the ERA and what it would do for everyone.
16:01 – 17:30: The importance of representation and empowering women in politics.
17:31 – 18:30: Maloney’s current role at Hunter College gathering signatures to support the ERA.
18:31 – 21:00: Discussion of the lack of monuments and museums to recognize the contributions of women.
21:01 – 23:00: Upcoming event in New York City for women’s rights and climate week in Madison Square Park.
23:01 – 25:00: Discussion about the importance of engagement, voting and getting involved.
25:01 – End: Getting the ERA in the constitution by 2025 and closing thoughts on the future of women’s rights, and voting for representatives who support women and the ERA.