JB Pritzker Reiterates ERA Support, Calls on Rauner to Stand Up for Illinois Women

Statement

Today, JB Pritzker reiterated his support of the Equal Rights Amendment and called on Bruce Rauner to stand up for Illinois women and speak up about the historic amendment. JB was joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Women's March co-founder Jessica Scheller, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago CEO Dorri McWhorter, and ERA advocates.

"It's time to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. I urge Republicans and Democrats in the House to come together and get this done, and I call on the governor to get off the sidelines and finally summon the courage to lead," said JB Pritzker. "This isn't hard. Women are asking for some basic rights. Our state is dealing with a lot of complicated issues. This isn't one of them. Bruce Rauner should declare his support, and ask members of his own party to step up and vote for the ERA. I'm proud to stand with supporters of the ERA to fight for its passage, and I will be an unwavering advocate and ally for women's rights as I have always been. It's time for Bruce Rauner to do the same."

Source