Illinois ERA failure leaves door open for 1979 revival
The Illinois House again failed to pass the Equal Rights Amendment with Rep. J. David Jones voting present after previously backing ERA. His defection left the measure two votes short and observers believe one more affirmative vote could have secured passage. Campaigns urge supporters to elect allies and press candidates on voting rules to enable a majority for ERA before the next session.
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South Carolinas ERA battles spark women’s activism
In May, South Carolina women including Barbara Moxon and Keller Baumgardner mobilize for the Equal Rights Amendment as the national deadline looms. The piece notes both sides’ strategies, fears of backsliding if defeated, and leaders like Betty Friedan and Ellie Smeal weighing political and legal impacts on feminism.
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New York Times
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Barbara Moxon
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Ellie Smeal
National Organization For Women
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Virginia McCarty
Indiana
Mittees
Betty Newcomb
American Association For Affirmative Action
Tax subsidy deserves defeat in Illinois legislature
The Illinois Legislature faces a proposal to fund a large new subsidy program for local real estate taxes. Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Pierce and backed by Comptroller Michael Bakalis, the plan could drain up to 400 million annually from state revenues, harming essential programs and potentially reducing school aid. Critics argue the measure unfairly shifts funds to higher income homeowners, diluting relief for lower and middle income families. They urge careful study of tax burdens and fairer solutions rather than draining state finances.
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Michael Bakalis
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Cost of victory in baseball free agency debate
Baseball owners and fans weigh the price of wins as big-spending teams such as the California Angels and Texas Rangers fail to outperform frugal clubs like the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox. Ray Kroc rails at Gene Tenace's salary while metrics like hits and RBIs trump paychecks, proving there is no free lunch in baseball economics.
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Reggie Jackson
Women's movement grows through ERA conflict and alliances
The ERA fight has mobilized many women from apathy to action across states like South Carolina and Indiana. Leaders cite last minute legislative vote switches and deals as a wakeup, with PACs forming to back supporters, lawyers reviewing laws, and broad coalitions from unions to religious groups rallying for equality.
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