Revived push for Equal Rights Amendment blocked by U.S. Senate Republicans

The joint resolution, sponsored by Democrat Ben Cardin of Maryland and Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, aimed to codify protections from sex discrimination alongside other protected classes

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A view of the U.S. Capitol (Capital-Star photo by Jennifer Shutt).

A view of the U.S. Capitol (Capital-Star photo by Jennifer Shutt).

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Ashley Murray
Ashley Murray

Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.

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