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09/04/2026

A few weeks back, our team sat down with our Feminist Fairy Godmother, Bobbie Francis, to talk about the current status of the Equal Rights Amendment and what we can do now to finally get it published.

One of our favorite moments came when Bobbie reflected on how much progress feminism has made since the 1970s. It was a great reminder that progress is rarely linear, but it is happening—and a moment to feel grateful for the generations who paved the way before us.

Next up on Champions of Equality: *Her Hat Was in the Ring*. Wendy Chmielewski and Jill Norgren join us to discuss their new book exploring the remarkable history of women who ran for political office in the United States before they even had the right to vote.

Champions of Equality is available exclusively on Patreon. Join us through the link in bio.

Photo by: George Garrigues

09/03/2026

We mourn the passing of Gloria Steinem, who dedicated her life to advancing equality and expanding the possibilities of freedom for generations to come.

We had the privilege of working with Gloria during ERA Night following a performance of *Suffs* on Broadway. Before the performance, she spent time with members of our Girls Leadership Council. It was a remarkable exchange, not because of Gloria’s stature, but because of the generosity and attention she brought to the conversation.

She listened as our young leaders shared their concerns about the future and reflected on the issues that mattered most to them. Gloria reminded them that the work of the feminist movement now lived through their voices and their leadership. In that moment, she offered something essential: a connection between generations and a clear understanding that movements endure when we make space for those who will carry them forward.

Few people dedicate the full measure of their lives to the pursuit of equality. Gloria did so with vision, clarity, humility, and an unwavering belief that our liberation is bound together.

We are profoundly grateful to have shared even a small part of that work with her. We like to think that Gloria and Alice Paul are together now, reflecting on how far we have come, how much remains to be done, and the generations of leaders continuing what they began.

Her legacy lives on in them, and it will continue to guide our work forward.

Thank you, Gloria.

08/28/2026

There’s still plenty of summer left—and plenty of time for one more great book.

What’s on your reading list this August? We’d love to hear your recommendations.

08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend to celebrate at historic Paulsdale.

Despite a weather pivot, nearly 500 people gathered in community to learn about the history of the day, engage with unique women-owned businesses, and frankly, have some of the best chicken tenders in all South Jersey.

We are so grateful to our sponsors and volunteers for helping make the day a true success.

The APC team is now on a scheduled week@of rest and will return next week— until then!

08/26/2026

Today is Women’s Equality Day.

On August 26th, 1920, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification of the 19th Amendment, formally making it part of the U.S. Constitution.

The historic moment happened without fanfare. Despite the hopes of suffrage leaders Alice Paul and Carrie Chapman Catt to be present, Colby signed the proclamation privately at his home, without a ceremony or photographs. Contemporary reports noted his desire to avoid the ongoing friction between Catt’s National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and Paul’s National Woman’s Party (NWP), whose organizations had taken different approaches to winning suffrage.

Fifty years later, on August 26th, 1970, women across the country took to the streets for the Women’s Strike for Equality. Organized by the National Organization for Women and led by Betty Friedan, the demonstrations marked the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment while calling attention to the inequalities that remained.

That movement helped transform August 26th into a day focused not only on suffrage, but on the broader fight for equality. Congresswoman Bella Abzug championed the recognition of August 26th as Women’s Equality Day, which Congress officially designated in 1973.

Today, 106 years after the certification of the 19th Amendment, Women’s Equality Day reminds us how much changed because of the suffrage movement—and how much work remained after 1920.

The 19th Amendment was a milestone, not a finish line. The work for equality continues with each generation.

Photo credits: Library of Congress (National Woman’s Party Records; Yanker Poster Collection); New-York Historical Society.

08/21/2026

✨APC WELCOMES NEWEST BOARD MEMBER✨

Please help us welcome Councilwoman Fozia Janjua to our board of directors!

Fozia Janjua is a civic leader, public servant, and nonprofit founder who made history in 2024 as the first Muslim and South Asian woman to serve as Mayor of Mount Laurel Township. A first-generation Pakistani American, she was born and raised in San Francisco by immigrant parents who instilled in her a deep commitment to service, community, and civic responsibility.

Fozia has dedicated much of her career to building stronger communities through public service, advocacy, education, and volunteerism. Her leadership is grounded in bringing people together, listening to diverse perspectives, and creating meaningful opportunities for residents to feel seen, heard, and represented.

Her lifelong commitment to service led her to co-found Community SJP, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and strengthening communities through initiatives that provide meals to those in need, school supplies to students, and blankets and hygiene kits to hospitals and shelters.

Fozia also has a background in education and has taught at the elementary level.

“Fozia’s commitment to public service and inclusive leadership makes her an incredible addition to APC’s Board at this important moment in our growth.” — Rachael Glashan Rupisan, APC Executive Director

The Councilwoman’s 3-year term begins immediately.

08/20/2026

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to Saturday’s forecast, the Women’s Equality Day Festival has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 23rd from 1–5 PM at Paulsdale.

We hope to see you there!

*Please check our website for updated details before you come! (www.alicepaul.org)

08/18/2026

On August 18th, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, providing the approval of three-fourths of the states required by the Constitution.

Ratification is the process through which states formally approve a proposed constitutional amendment. Eight days later, on August 26th, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the 19th Amendment, recognizing it as part of the U.S. Constitution. Today, we commemorate August 26th as Women’s Equality Day.

One hundred years later, another amendment seeking to guarantee equality on the basis of s*x reached a significant milestone.

In 2020, Virginia became the 38th state to vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, reaching the same three-fourths threshold. But unlike the 19th Amendment, the ERA has not been certified and published as part of the Constitution. Its status remains the subject of an ongoing legal and constitutional debate centered largely on the ratification deadline set by Congress.

So what happened between ratification and recognition?

Tonight, join Molly Gonzales and Bobbie Francis for *Champions of Equality* as they unpack the history of the ERA, why its status as the 28th Amendment remains contested, and what comes next.

Available exclusively on Patreon. Link in bio, or visit [www.alicepaul.org] for details.

08/15/2026

We’re ONE WEEK away from WED 2026!

All the details you need for parking, food, and more can be found through the link in bio. We can’t wait to see you at our largest event of the year!

A huge thank you to this year’s sponsors: QVC Holman HQ Bovio Rubino Service Perkins Center for the Arts PartyWorks

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