The Daily Could One Phone Call Lead to the 28th Amendment?
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Dec 23, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Annie Karni, a Congressional correspondent at The New York Times, and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Junior Senator from New York, dive into the potential impact of a single phone call from President Biden on women's rights. They explore the historical context of the Equal Rights Amendment and its ongoing struggle for ratification. The conversation highlights the legal challenges surrounding gender equality, the implications of recent court rulings, and the urgent push for constitutional changes to combat discrimination and enhance women's autonomy.
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ERA Origins
- In 1923, suffragist Alice Paul proposed an Equal Rights Amendment.
- It gained little traction until the women's rights movement of the late 1960s.
ERA's Initial Success
- The ERA passed both houses of Congress with bipartisan support in the early 1970s.
- Thirty-five states ratified it within five years, three short of the required three-quarters.
Schlafly's Opposition
- Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative activist, led opposition to the ERA.
- Her grassroots campaign, arguing the ERA would harm women, successfully stalled ratification.