The House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines to remove the 1982 deadline imposed for the equal rights amendment.
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Politics
State bill that would revoke licenses from doctors who perform abortions slammed by activists
A bill in Oklahoma that would take away the licenses of physicians who perform abortions is getting slammed from both abortion rights and anti-abortion activists.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg says U.S. should restart Equal Rights Amendment ratification process
The Supreme Court justice weighed in on the ongoing debate over the amendment.
Lisa Simpson actress slams Mike Pompeo over tweet mocking Nancy Pelosi
Yeardley Smith, Bill Oakley and Simpsons fans across the country expressed their ire towards the secretary of state.
Iowa caucus results delay ignites debate over state’s status as ‘first-in-the-nation’
The debacle over the 2020 Iowa Caucus has reignited the debate over whether the state should be first in the nation to decide a presidential nominee.
Rape kit backlog initiative in Missouri sends 1st batch to labs
Missouri is working to clear more than 6,000 rape kits that have gone untested.
Proposed Missouri book ban could jail librarians for loaning ‘inappropriate’ content
Librarians and anti-censorship advocates are decrying the bill that would jail anyone who loans the materials.
States sue federal government to enact Equal Rights Amendment
State lawmakers of the three final states to recognize the amendment are suing to see it get adopted.
Gun control bills passed Virginia despite show of force from opponents
Ten days after thousands of pro-gun activists marched through the streets of Richmond, the state’s House of Delegates passed gun control bills including a “red flag” law.
NYC bans cashless stores
Restaurants and other businesses will have to accept cash or face a $1,000 fine.
Thousands of armed protesters rally for gun rights in VA
Despite threats from militias the pro gun demonstration did not have any reported violence, according to authorities.
The history of the ERA
A look at the history of the Equal Rights Movement and its latest push for adoption.
GA lawmaker intros ‘anti red-flag’ bill
A legal battle could be brewing after a state leader introduced a bill that would fine officers for obeying future gun control laws.
VA gov declares state of emergency before gun rally
The governor and law enforcement officers said they received credible threats that echoed Charlottesville.
Equal Rights Amendment ratified in Virginia
The state’s ratification puts it ahead of the minimum number needed for official adoption, however, legal battles are expected.
City preps for Early Voting rollout
This is the first year that New York will over voters early voting. The city’s Board of Elections said it has made the process streamlined for all who participate.
Experts weigh in on possible NYC Ranked Choice Voting
Voters will have the chance of changing the way ballots are casts in future elections. Political, mathematical and electoral experts weigh on the pros and cons.
Retail vacancies on the rise: Report
Online shopping, higher rents, and a host of other factors are leaving stores empty left and right in New York, and the issue could get worse, according to experts.
Voter reg drive targets youth, new citizens
Civic Engagement advocates are looking to boost the number of young adults and immigrants in the next mayoral election.
NY climate strike puts youth in leadership spot
The city’s young environmentalists plan to rally New Yorkers of all generations to bring climate change issues to the forefront.