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Latest News from Equal Rights Advocates

Noreen Farrell’s HuffPo Op-ed: We Want Equal Pay Today!

06.10.2013

Executive Director Noreen Farrell appeared in the Huffington Post this morning, with a searing op-ed on the need for immediate change to state and federal policies on equal pay. “The gender wage gap... read more

String of Settlements Secured for Working Women

06.05.2013

For every big win secured by attorneys at Equal Rights Advocates in courthouses and statehouses, there are dozens of small but significant victories achieved for women and girls through advice and... read more

Post-Graduate Legal Fellowships, Now Accepting Initial Applications

06.11.2013

Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) is now accepting applications for two-year Skadden and Equal Justice Works (EJW) Fellowships and for our one-to-two-year in-house Ruth Chance Law Fellowship for the... read more

Important State Bills for Families Advance in Legislature

06.03.2013

ERA-Sponsored Bill Enhancing Anti-Discrimination Protections for Working Families Clears California Senate On May 29, the California State Senate passed SB 404, a bill authored by Senator Hannah-Beth... read more

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In The Press

  • Noreen Farrell’s HuffPo Op-ed: We Want Equal Pay Today!
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  • Executive Director Noreen Farrell Accepts Top Women in Law Award
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  • Beth Parker Makes Headlines with Planned Parenthood Move
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  • ERA’s Farrell Comments to NBC: Accused Teacher’s School Ignored Title IX
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