Last Thursday was the 40th anniversary of the passage of ERA in the Senate. Unfortunately, the ERA never got ratified. New legislation is being reintroduced to extend the deadline for three more states.
On Thursday, there was a press conference at the federal triangle, which is an area outside the Capitol. At the event, a lot of legislators spoke about the matter as well as leaders of women organizations including Terry O'Neill, NOW president. Afterwards, there was an event at the Sewall-Belmont House. The Selwall-Belmont House served as the last main Hill headquarters for the National's Women Party. It served as the main organizing center behind the initial ERA passage and a home to a lot of influential feminists including Alice Paul.
Overall, it was a pretty overwhelming experience. Glad I got to be a part of it.
On Thursday, there was a press conference at the federal triangle, which is an area outside the Capitol. At the event, a lot of legislators spoke about the matter as well as leaders of women organizations including Terry O'Neill, NOW president. Afterwards, there was an event at the Sewall-Belmont House. The Selwall-Belmont House served as the last main Hill headquarters for the National's Women Party. It served as the main organizing center behind the initial ERA passage and a home to a lot of influential feminists including Alice Paul.
Overall, it was a pretty overwhelming experience. Glad I got to be a part of it.
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