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Politics Oct 20

Nevada voters to consider Equal Rights Amendment in state constitution

Arts Aug 29

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Elisabeth Griffith’s new book ‘Formidable,’ chronicles American women’s fight for equality

Ahead of the midterm election, there's growing concern among some Republicans that abortion, and the GOP candidates varying responses to it, could hurt them with voters this fall. But for some women, it's the latest front in the battle for…

By Judy Woodruff, Cybele Mayes-Osterman

Nation Jan 16

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With Virginia ratification, where does the Equal Rights Amendment go from here?

U.S. women won the right to vote a century ago; the fight to instill in the Constitution equal rights regardless of sex is nearly as old. The Equal Rights Amendment was a major national topic in the 1970s -- but…

Politics Jan 29

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40 years later, the ERA is still not a part of the Constitution

Forty years ago, Congress approved the Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing protection from discrimination on the basis of sex -- but it has never been ratified as a constitutional amendment. Now a campaign to ratify the ERA is gathering momentum, in…

World Oct 18

Rome mayor: Gay marriage transcriptions step toward equal rights

Rome's Mayor Ignazio Marino on Saturday went against Italy's law by registering 16 gay marriages that were celebrated in other countries.

By Rialda Zukic

Nov 02

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Where do American women stand in gender equality?

In an extended interview Kathleen Gerson sheds light on the findings of a new report.

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Nov 02

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Where do American women stand in gender equality?

The World Economic Forum published a report recently that says the United States finishes far from the top of a list when it comes to gender equality. American women finished 23rd on the list of 136 countries. Kathleen Gerson, a…

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Feb 07

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Known for Single Act of Defiance, Rosa Parks Trained for Life Full of Activism

Known for Single Act of Defiance, Rosa Parks Trained for Life Full of Activism…

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Feb 07

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Will Prop. 8 Ruling Lead Supreme Court to Consider Same-Sex Marriage?

Will Prop. 8 Ruling Lead Supreme Court to Consider Same-Sex Marriage?…

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May 15

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Calif. Court Ruling Renews Debate Over Gay Marriage

The California Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex marriages in the state Thursday, striking down a ban on gay and lesbian nuptials as unconstitutional. Analysts examine reaction to the ruling and its possible impact on the gay marriage debate.

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