PHILADELPHIA — Progressive activists in Congress have put mounting pressure on President Joe Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment — which would become the first explicit mention of women in the U.

Legal scholars say President Joe Biden might be right about the Equal Rights Amendment — but his declaration on Friday has no legal significance. In a surprise move on his way out of office, Biden proclaimed that the amendment has met the requirements for ratification and is now part of the Constitution.

President Joe Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the Constitution. The national archivist disagrees.

As Washington prepares for a new administration, a souvenir shop offers discounted Biden and Harris merchandise on Jan. 10. | Stephen Voss for POLITICO President Joe Biden’s bid for historical greatness came to grief in one day: Nov.

Joe Biden is about to leave office with a series of missteps that have tainted his legacy as president, experts told Newsweek. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email. Biden entered office in January 2021 with a promise to provide a sharp contrast what some perceived as a chaotic Donald Trump administration.

President Joe Biden ’s final year in office took a turn after a poor debate performance left his party scrambling to find a path forward months ahead of the 2024 election. As Biden closes out more than 50 years of public service,