Women’s conference endorses broad anti discrimination agenda
Debates on ERA reproductive freedom and sexual preference ran hot as delegates, including a Pro-Plan caucus, managed eight debate microphones. Resolutions urged federal action on women in arts and education, shelters for battered women, child care, credit rights, health, and broader inclusion in politics and media, with final votes against a federal cabinet level women’s department but a plan for a second conference.
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